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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! 

Getting those stunning bridal detail shots on a wedding day isn’t just about pointing your camera at pretty things – it’s an art form that requires technical skill, creative vision, and efficient time management. We’ve spent countless hours perfecting these techniques, and we’re sharing our proven approach to capturing the intimate details that tell the […]

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December 24, 2024

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Choosing the right camera for wedding photography isn’t just about having expensive gear – it’s about having reliable tools that help us deliver stunning images to our couples. As wedding photographers, we’ve learned that having the right equipment makes all the difference when capturing everything from tender first looks to packed dance floors. Professional wedding […]

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December 21, 2024

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Starting out as a second shooter at weddings can feel overwhelming. Between managing gear, coordinating with the lead photographer, and capturing crucial moments, there’s a lot to handle. But don’t worry – we’ve helped train dozens of second shooters over the years, and we’re here to share everything you need to know to excel in […]

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December 10, 2024

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Hey friends, and Happy Thursday! We are so excited to get to share some of our absolute faaaavorite images from the sweetest engagement session we had this week! Meagan and Carter are literally the sweetest of all time, and we had the best time getting to FINALLY meet up with them at their engagement session […]

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September 13, 2018

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Happy Thursday, friends! We hope you all have had the best week! Has the blog been packed this week or WHAT?! In case you missed it, head on over here to check out Melanie & Charlie’s engagement session at Illinois State University and here to check out Maeve & Elliot’s wedding photos at the University […]

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August 16, 2018

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Happy Wednesday, friends! Luke and I are so excited to be sharing this precious session with you guys on the blog today! A few months back, Melanie and Charlie reached out to us about photographing their engagement session on Illinois State University’s campus because these two met and fell in love at Illinois State University. […]

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August 15, 2018

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Happy Thursday friends! Whew, it has been one PACKED week on the blog so far, hasn’t it?! On Monday, we announced our brand new associate for lifestyle sessions, Tori, and on Tuesday we got to share Mikayla and Kyle’s Ewing Manor engagement session with you all! And today, we have yet another beautiful session to […]

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July 19, 2018

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Ewing Manor Engagement Photos

Happy Tuesday friends! We are so excited to be sharing Mikayla and Kyle’s adorable Ewing Manor engagement photos with you all today! We got to meet up with these two last week for their sweet shoot at one of our favorite spots in Bloomington, and we just had the best time with these two! Mikayla […]

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July 17, 2018

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Happy Monday, friends! We are SO excited to be sharing our sweet friends’ Megan and Johann’s engagement session with you all today! This session was a unique one for Luke and I for a weird reason- and that’s because Luke actually wasn’t able to make it to Megan and Johann’s engagement session! I honestly cannot […]

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July 3, 2018

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I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.

I cannot wait to chat soon!