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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! 

Bloomington Illinois Wedding Photographer, Champaign Illinois Wedding Photographer, Allerton Park Wedding Photos

Ever felt that shooting pain in your shoulders halfway through a wedding? Or maybe you’ve experienced that moment of panic when your camera strap decides to twist up right as the couple starts their first dance? Yeah, we need to talk about camera straps – because they’re either making your life easier or slowly destroying […]

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January 20, 2025

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As wedding photographers, we know a camera bag needs to handle everything a wedding day throws at you. From rain showers during outdoor ceremonies to quick gear swaps at receptions, the right bag makes a real difference in how smoothly your day runs. While the Pelican 1510 has been our trusted companion through countless weddings, […]

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January 18, 2025

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As a wedding photographer, your clients trust you with their most precious memories. Behind every portrait and candid moment lies something often overlooked but absolutely crucial – your memory cards. While most photographers obsess over camera bodies and lenses, we’ve learned through both success and failure that these small pieces of technology can be the […]

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January 17, 2025

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

Hey friends, and happy Thursday! We’re Caitlin & Luke, St. Charles IL wedding photographers. Wow has the blog been absolutely packed lately with a whole bunch of gorgeousness… weddings, engagements and more galore! We have had the best fall getting to spend so much time with our amazing couples, and this session was no exception […]

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October 31, 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

Hey friends! We are so darn excited to be sharing Paige and Logan’s Allerton Park engagement photos with you all today… get ready, because we could not be more obsessed with these two and their session! Ahh! These two should look like familiar faces to you all, and that’s for good reason- we had the […]

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October 24, 2019

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Lauren & Carl: ON THE BLOG

Hey friends, and happy Monday! We’re Caitlin & Luke, Springfield IL Wedding Photographers. If only you all could know how excited we are to be sharing this darling engagement session with you all today- oh my goodness gracious! 🙂 Meet our precious 2020 couple Lauren and Carl- and I mean, seriously- how sweet are these […]

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October 21, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Newfields: Indianapolis Museum of Art Engagement Session, Indianapolis Engagement, Indianapolis IN Engagement photos, Indianapolis IN Engagement Photos

Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke, Indianapolis wedding photographers! Get ready, because we are about to hit the blog with a whole lot of pretty over the next few months as we finish up this last final stretch of engagement session season and wedding season!! We are so excited to be sharing Julia and […]

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October 20, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Funks Grove Nature Preserve Engagement Session, Illinois Engagement session, Illinois engagement photographers

Hey friends, and Happy Monday! What better way to start off the week than by sharing a gorgeous fall engagement session with you all?! We had the best time getting to meet up with Laine and Matt for their beautiful Funks Grove engagement session just a few days ago! These two have been such a […]

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I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.

I cannot wait to chat soon!