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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.

Hello, friend! I'm Caitlin.

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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! 

Caitlin showing the back of the camera to a bride and groom

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

Hey friends, and happy Wednesday! I’m so excited to pop in here really quickly and share some fun news with you all!! We are so honored to be featured in the newest volume of Delight & Be Magazine! We absolutely love the heart and the mission of this ministry as a whole, and their magazines […]

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June 25, 2019

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Hey friends, and Happy Thursday! We hope you guys have had a wonderful week so far! We are REALLY excited because today, we get to share our BEST of 2017 Engagements post with you guys! Ahh!! This is, hands down, one of my favorite blog posts of the entire year. We get to look back […]

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January 4, 2018

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Happy Monday friends!! We got to photograph Heather & Jared’s engagement session back on Wednesday evening, and we’ve been DYING to share it with you all ever since then!! We had the best time getting to hang out with these two and are so excited to share their sweet little session with you all today. […]

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December 5, 2017

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Hey guys, and happy Thursday! Gosh, Luke and I have been SO darn excited to get these two cuties up on the blog this week, guys! Jennifer and Kyle have been so incredibly sweet and so fun to work with, literally from day one. 🙂 We love it when that very FIRST email we receive […]

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November 9, 2017

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Illinois Wedding Photographer, Bloomington Wedding Photographer, Lake Bloomington Engagement Photos

Hey friends, and Happy Monday! Illinois finally got the memo, and it FINALLY looks like fall around here! It’s about darn time, I’ll tell you what! 🙂 We go to meet up with Maddie and Adam at the end of last week to photograph their engagement session, and from the moment we pulled in to […]

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November 6, 2017

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When I say we are about to share one of our new all-time favorite engagement sessions with you all, we mean it… goodness did we LOVE this shoot with Claire and Brock! J We got to meet up with these two on Thursday night for their engagement shoot at Washington Park Botanical Garden in Springfield, and […]

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October 9, 2017

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I cannot wait to chat soon!