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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! 

Starting a wedding photography business shouldn’t require taking out a second mortgage. While scrolling through photography forums, you’ll often see gear lists totaling $10,000 or more – but here’s the surprising truth: you can capture stunning wedding photos with a thoughtfully chosen kit that costs a fraction of that price! The key is knowing where […]

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April 1, 2025

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Have you ever stood in front of a wall of cameras, feeling overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. With Canon offering dozens of models across multiple series, finding the perfect match can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here’s the good news – I’ve spent years working with canon cameras and […]

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March 28, 2025

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When the sun dips below the horizon, a wedding transforms into something magical. The soft glow of string lights, the shimmer of candlelight on faces, and the intimate atmosphere of evening celebrations create perfect moments waiting to be captured. Nighttime wedding photography isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s an opportunity to create breathtaking images that tell […]

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March 25, 2025

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Hey friends! We are so excited to be sharing Jake and Emma’s adorable engagement session with you all today! We had the total honor of getting to be these guys’ engagement session photographers, and these two were such a gift to get to spend some time with the other evening for their Bloomington engagement photos. […]

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July 22, 2020

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Hey friends, and happy Monday! What better way is there to start off a new week than getting to share another gorgeous engagement session?! We had the most amazing time getting to hang out with these two cuties for their Washington Park Botanical Garden engagement photos the other evening! I’ve known Morgan for years, so […]

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July 2, 2020

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Hi friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Springfield, IL Wedding Photographers based in Bloomington-Normal! And goodness, we are SO very excited to be sharing Lauren and Jon’s Washington Park Botanical Garden summer engagement photos with you all today! Lauren and Jon have been a part of the Caitlin and Luke family for quite some time […]

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June 25, 2020

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We are Caitlin & Luke- Springfield, IL Wedding Photographers based in Bloomington-Normal! Oh friends, are we SO excited to be sharing Dana and Logan’s stunner of an engagement session with you all today! 🙂 We first connected with Dana and Logan via Instagram a few weeks back, and after a few weeks of chatting back […]

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June 10, 2020

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Happy Wednesday, friends!! We are Caitlin & Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers Goodness, gracious are we so excited to be sharing Olivia and Tyler’s gorgeous engagement session with you all today- ahh!! These two drove and flew all the way from Texas and Minnesota for a weekend filled with their Ewing Cultural Center engagement session, […]

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February 12, 2020

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Happy Thursday, friends! We are Caitlin and Luke, Champaign IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing Laura and Paul’s gorgeous Allerton Park and Retreat Center engagement session with you all today! (Check out our most recent wedding at Allerton Park) These two have been such a blessing to Luke and I […]

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January 23, 2020

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