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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

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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October 7, 2019

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Hi everyone!! We hope you all have had such a wonderful week so far! 🙂 Today, we’re so thrilled to get to share another beautiful fall engagement session that our fantastic team members photographed recently… and you guys are going to just LOVE this one- oh my goodness gracious!! Although Hayley & Hank are the […]

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September 10, 2019

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I cannot wait to chat soon!