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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

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

Happy Thursday, friends! We cannot wait for you to meet our sweet couple Haley and Kyle, guys- just you wait until you see the images from our time with these two at their Comlara Park engagement session just a few days ago!!! Haley and Kyle have been a part of the 2020 Caitlin and Luke […]

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September 10, 2019

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

Hi friends!! It sure is engagement season around here, can you tell?! We’ve been having so much fun getting to share so many of our recent engagement sessions with you guys right here on the blog, and we get to share another with you all today- how fun is that?! 🙂 Meet Jessica and Justin, […]

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September 10, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Fransen Nature Area Engagement, Normal IL Engagement, Illinois Engagement session

Hey friends, and happy Monday! We are thrilled to share yet another gorgeous engagement session with you all over here on the blog! Can you tell it’s engagement session season?! I had the total privilege of spending part of my night just a few days ago with these sweet people, Morgan and Kyle! These guys […]

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August 27, 2019

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Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Chicago IL Wedding Photographers. We are so thrilled to get to share our precious couple Alexis and Brock’s darling Chicago engagement session with you all today here on the blog!! If you are looking for Summer engagement photo ideas for your own session, check these guys […]

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August 23, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Ewing Manor Engagement, Bloomington IL Engagement Session, Bloomington-Normal Engagement Photos

Hey friends, and happy Friday! We told you all to get ready for the gorgeousness that was going to be packing the blog over the next few days, and we weren’t kidding!! 😉 Today, it’s Jenny and Chris’ turn, and we just cannot wait to introduce you guys to these two!! Jenny and Chris have […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!