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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! 

Starting a wedding photography business shouldn’t require taking out a second mortgage. While scrolling through photography forums, you’ll often see gear lists totaling $10,000 or more – but here’s the surprising truth: you can capture stunning wedding photos with a thoughtfully chosen kit that costs a fraction of that price! The key is knowing where […]

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April 1, 2025

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Have you ever stood in front of a wall of cameras, feeling overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. With Canon offering dozens of models across multiple series, finding the perfect match can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here’s the good news – I’ve spent years working with canon cameras and […]

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March 28, 2025

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When the sun dips below the horizon, a wedding transforms into something magical. The soft glow of string lights, the shimmer of candlelight on faces, and the intimate atmosphere of evening celebrations create perfect moments waiting to be captured. Nighttime wedding photography isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s an opportunity to create breathtaking images that tell […]

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March 25, 2025

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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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Lincoln Park Zoo Nature Boardwalk Engagement Photos, Chicago IL engagement photos, Chicago engagement, Lincoln Park Zoo engagement photos

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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August 23, 2019

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Lake Park Engagement, Veterans Park Engagement, Milwaukee WI Engagement Session, Wisconsin Engagement Photographers

Hey friends, and happy Thursday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Milwaukee Wedding Photographers! Get ready, because we’re about to share a whole bunch of gorgeous engagement sessions with you all over the course of these next few days, and we cannot even wait!! First up today is Lily and David’s gorgeous Milwaukee engagement session… can […]

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August 22, 2019

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