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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

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Hey friends, and Happy Monday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers! What better way to start out the week than with a gorgeous engagement session right here on the blog, right?! Today, we’re so thrilled to be sharing our sweet couple Megan and Tyler’s adorable at-home engagement photo session with you all! […]

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August 5, 2019

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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! We hope you have all had the best week so far! Today, we’re super excited to be sharing our very favorite images from the sweetest couple’s engagement session!! Becca and Sean have truly been nothing but the biggest joy for Luke and I to get to work with since the […]

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July 30, 2019

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Hey friends, and happy Wednesday!! We’re so excited to get to share the most darling engagement session with you guys today… prepare yourselves, because you are about to absolutely fall in LOVE with Emily and Kyle!! We first heard from Emily and Kyle back in May about their 2020 wedding, and immediately, we know we […]

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July 10, 2019

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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday!! We are literally so excited to be sharing this precious engagement session with you all today! We have connected with Liz and Nash from the very moment they first met up with us over coffee to chat about the possibility of us becoming their wedding photographers, and we truly feel […]

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July 2, 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 engagement session that our fantastic team members photographed recently… and you guys are going to just LOVE this one!! Although Hayley & Hank are the ones who will get to shoot […]

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June 25, 2019

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Hi everyone, and happy Wednesday! We hope you all have had such a wonderful week so far! 🙂 Get ready, because the blog is going to be pretty darn packed with gorgeousness this week! Wow!! Today, we’re so thrilled to get to share another late spring engagement session that our fantastic team members photographed recently… […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!