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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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Welcome to The Caitlin & Luke Blog! Feel free to browse the blog's to view educational posts, lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

Have you ever noticed how some engagement photos really seem to capture a couple’s connection beautifully? Often, the secret lies not only in the photographer’s skill but also in the quality of the lens used! Experience from countless engagement sessions in diverse settings shows that choosing the right lens can elevate a photoshoot into a […]

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June 20, 2025

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Capturing the perfect engagement photos isn’t just about having an expensive camera—it’s about knowing exactly how to use it. As someone who’s photographed hundreds of couples in their most tender moments, I’ve discovered that the right camera settings can transform a standard photoshoot into a collection of breathtaking memories. Whether you’re shooting in golden hour […]

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June 16, 2025

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Have you ever looked at impressive photographs and thought, “I wish I could do that professionally”? Well, here’s some encouraging news: you can start a successful photography business even with very little experience! The photography industry is really flourishing. Consider that the global photography services market was valued at $55.6 billion in 2023 and is […]

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June 13, 2025

Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fransen Nature Area engagement photos, Normal IL engagement portraits

Hey friends!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers. We are so excited to be sharing Andrea and Beau’s darling engagement session with you all today- you guys are going to just LOVE these two!! Andrea and Beau’s Fransen Nature Area engagement session was such a total dream to photograph. Plus, they brought […]

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September 3, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement Portraits, Bloomington IL engagement photos

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We are so very excited to be sharing another gorgeous engagement session right here on the blog today- and this is one we shot at one of our all time favorite locations here in Bloomington, the gorgeous Ewing Manor! We had the best time […]

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September 1, 2020

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sunset engagement photos at Ewing Manor photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement Photos, Illinois engagement session

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Wedding Photographers! We had the absolute pleasure of getting to photograph our sweet 2021 couple’s engagement photos at one of our favorite locations in Bloomington- the gorgeous Ewing Manor! Kristen and Brad have been a part of the Caitlin & Luke Couple Family for quite some […]

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August 27, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography_ Allerton Park Engagemnet session, Monticello IL wedding photographers_Allerton Park engagement photos with couple in the garden

Hey friends! We are are Caitlin & Luke- Monticello, IL Wedding Photographers! We are so excited to be sharing Kailee and Blake’s stunner of an engagement session with you all today! These two have been a part of the Caitlin & Luke Couple lineup for a few months now, so we were so incredibly excited […]

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August 12, 2020

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maternity photos in Ewing Park photographed by Bloomington IL maternity photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hi everyone! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing Diana and Kurt’s darling maternity session with you all today! What a special evening this was with these sweet people! Diana and Kurt are expecting their sweet little girl here in just a little while, and […]

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July 31, 2020

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sunset engagement session at Comlara Park in Bloomington IL with Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hey friends, and happy Monday! We are Caitlin and Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers! Is there a better way to start a week than to share a gorgeous engagement session?! We sure don’t think so! 😉 We could not be more thrilled to be sharing Laura and Zach’s darling Comlara Park engagement session with you […]

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July 27, 2020

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