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I'm a luxury family photographer serving families who desire a stress-free & joyful photoshoot by providing an experience that allows my clients to enjoy each special season & receive jaw-dropping, joy-filled photos they'll pass down for generations to come.

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The Caitlin & Luke Blog has been retired for now! Feel free to browse the blog's archives to view lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

Bloomington Illinois Wedding Photographer, Champaign Illinois Wedding Photographer, Allerton Park Wedding Photos

Ever felt that shooting pain in your shoulders halfway through a wedding? Or maybe you’ve experienced that moment of panic when your camera strap decides to twist up right as the couple starts their first dance? Yeah, we need to talk about camera straps – because they’re either making your life easier or slowly destroying […]

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January 20, 2025

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As wedding photographers, we know a camera bag needs to handle everything a wedding day throws at you. From rain showers during outdoor ceremonies to quick gear swaps at receptions, the right bag makes a real difference in how smoothly your day runs. While the Pelican 1510 has been our trusted companion through countless weddings, […]

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January 18, 2025

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As a wedding photographer, your clients trust you with their most precious memories. Behind every portrait and candid moment lies something often overlooked but absolutely crucial – your memory cards. While most photographers obsess over camera bodies and lenses, we’ve learned through both success and failure that these small pieces of technology can be the […]

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January 17, 2025

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If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to figure out exactly what camera gear you need for weddings right now. Trust us – we get it. Having the right equipment isn’t about owning the most expensive cameras – it’s about having tools that match where you are in your photography journey. Your lens collection is […]

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January 10, 2025

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to our blog! We are so excited to be sharing a beautiful engagement session with you all today. But before we dive in, let us first introduce ourselves to those of you who are new to our blog! We are Caitlin and Luke, and we are Bloomington Illinois wedding photographers! […]

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March 30, 2022

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Happy Thursday, friends! We are so thrilled to be sharing a gorgeous summertime engagement session with you all today. Just wait- this one is seriously so special!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL engagement photographers, and we had the most incredible time getting to photograph Alyanna and Jan for their stunning Ewing Manor engagement […]

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September 17, 2021

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Oh my goodness are we excited to be sharing this gorgeous engagement session with you all today! Happy Tuesday, friends! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin and Luke- Bloomington, IL wedding photographers, and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing Courtney and Andrew’s gorgeous Ewing Manor engagement photos with you all today! […]

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June 8, 2021

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Casual Fransen Nature Area engagement session in Normal IL with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois wedding photographers

Hi friends, and welcome back to our blog!! If you are new here, let us first introduce ourselves- we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Engagement Photographers! We had the total honor of getting to photograph Clarissa and Drake’s adorable engagement session just a few days ago, and we are so excited to be sharing […]

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March 11, 2021

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We can hardly believe it’s already time to put together this blog post, but here we are!! Where did 2020 go?! If you are new around here, welcome to the blog! 🙂 We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and every year, we share a recap of our wedding and shoot season right […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!