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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! 

Table of ContentsTransforming Engagement Sessions: Elevate Your Premium Photography Client ExperienceInitial Contact: Setting the Tone for ExcellenceTailored Pre-Session Consultations: Understanding Client NeedsCurating the Perfect Engagement SessionEngagement Photoshoot: Creating Memorable ExperiencesPost-Session Experience: Going Beyond Delivering PhotosFostering Long-Term Relationships with ClientsLeveraging Technology for an Enhanced ExperienceFrequently Asked Questions About Premium Engagement Photography ExperiencesConclusion: Building a Reputation as […]

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June 3, 2025

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Have you noticed how the best engagement photos often look completely natural? Behind that effortless appearance is often careful guidance from photographers who understand that great engagement shots capture genuine connection, not simply appearances. As engagement photos become a more significant part of the wedding journey, knowing how to guide couples into poses that tell […]

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May 30, 2025

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There’s something truly special about capturing the bond between two people in love! Whether we’re photographing newly engaged couples, celebrating anniversaries, or documenting everyday romance, the right poses can turn good photos into cherished memories. We find that photographing couples well involves understanding the unique dynamic between two people and helping them show their real […]

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May 25, 2025

Hey friends, and happy weekend! Goodness gracious are we so excited to be sharing one of our very favorite posts of the ENTIRE YEAR with you all!! Hey friends, and happy weekend! Goodness gracious are we so excited to be sharing one of our very favorite posts of the ENTIRE YEAR with you all!! Every […]

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December 20, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement Photos, Bloomington IL engagement session, Ewing Manor engagement, fall engagement portraits, engagement photos at Ewing Manor

Hey friends, and happy Friday! We’re Caitlin and Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers! Goodness, gracious are we so excited to be sharing our very last engagement session of 2019 with you all! Woohoo! We are overjoyed to be sharing our very favorite images from Jess and Aaron’s Ewing Manor engagement session with you all today! […]

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December 19, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement Photos, Bloomington IL engagement session, Ewing Manor engagement, fall engagement photos in Illinois

Happy Wednesday, friends! Luke and I are so excited to be sharing our precious couple Justine and Dwaine’s Ewing Manor engagement photos with you all today! Luke and I had the total pleasure of photographing this sweet session just a few day ago, and we could not have had a better time with our sweet […]

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November 20, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fabyan Forest Preserve Engagement Photos, Geneva IL Engagement photos, Illinois wedding photographers, Illinois engagement photos, fall engagement session, Illinois engagement

Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Geneva IL Wedding Photographers! We are so incredibly excited to be sharing one heck of a precious engagement session with you all on this chilly Monday! Meet our sweet 2020 couple Michaela & Blake, guys- you all are going to just LOVE these two!! If […]

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November 18, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Comlara Park Engagement Session, Bloomington-Normal Engagement Session, Illinois engagement portraits

Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are so excited to share this darling engagement session with you all on this snowy day! Illinois is getting a whole bunch of snow today, which is so fun… and it’s so funny that we’re blogging this session today, because just a day or two before Krysten and Ryan’s […]

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November 11, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Allerton Park and Retreat Center Engagement Photos, Monticello Illinois Engagement photos, Illinois engagement photos, Monticello IL engagement

Hi sweet friends!! We hope you all have had such a wonderful week so far and that you’re staying warm! It got COLD here in Illinois all of a sudden, my goodness! Today, we’re so thrilled to get to share another beautiful fall engagement session at Allerton Park and Retreat Center that our fantastic team members […]

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November 8, 2019

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