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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

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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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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Washington Park Botanical Gardens engagement photos, Springfield IL engagement session, summer Washington Park Botanical Gardens engagement photos with casual attire

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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I cannot wait to chat soon!