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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! 

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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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Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Whether you’re considering making the switch to wedding photography or just curious about what we do, this guide will give […]

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December 7, 2024

Fall engagement portraits at Fransen Nature Area with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Normal IL Wedding photographers, IL wedding photographers

Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! We are so excited to be sharing yet another darling engagement session with you all today… just wait until you see this one! Yay! If you are new around here, hello! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers. We had the total honor of getting to photograph Jenny […]

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November 2, 2020

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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing Anna and Silas’ adorable Comlara Park engagement photos with you all right here on the blog today! Anna and Silas have been a part of the Caitlin & Luke Family for a few months now, and […]

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October 27, 2020

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David Davis Mansion engagement session with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington engagement photos, Illinois wedding photographers, IL Wedding photographers

Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers. We are so excited to be sharing Hannah and Samuel’s darling David Davis Mansion engagement photos right here on the blog today! As photographers who have lived in or near Bloomington-Normal for years, we have always known of […]

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October 22, 2020

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summer Comlara Park engagement photos in Bloomington Illinois with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington Wedding Photographers, Illinois wedding photographers

Happy Monday, friends!! If you are new around here, we’d love to introduce ourselves… we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! Today on the blog, we get to share a special engagement session with you all, and we couldn’t be more excited!! Meet Emma and Joseph, a sweet 2021 couple of ours! 🙂 […]

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September 28, 2020

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casual sunset Comlara Park engagement photos with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington-Normal IL wedding photographers, summer engagement session in Comlara Park

Happy Friday, friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are SO excited to be sharing this darling engagement session with you all right here on the blog today! We photographed this sweet engagement session at Comlara Park right here in Bloomington Normal, and we could not have loved our time […]

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September 18, 2020

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sunset engagement session at Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe with IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Glencoe, IL Wedding Photographers! We had such an incredible time getting to photograph Kristen and Dominik’s Chicago Botanic Garden Engagement Session just recently, and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing our very favorite images from their wedding day right here on the blog today! The best!! […]

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September 14, 2020

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I cannot wait to chat soon!