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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! 

Have you ever looked at a great portrait photograph and wondered what the photographer used to create that perfect blend of sharp subject and dreamy background? The secret often lies not in the camera body, but in the lens choice. Finding the best lens for portraits can transform your photography from amateur snapshots to professional-quality […]

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April 7, 2025

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Have you ever noticed how the right camera seems to transform not only your photos, but your entire creative experience? As we move deeper into 2025, Canon continues to innovate their lineup, creating cameras that blend cutting-edge technology with the reliability photographers have trusted for decades. Whether you’re capturing once-in-a-lifetime wedding instant or exploring breathtaking […]

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April 4, 2025

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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

Last week, we made a little trip to Kewanee for an amazing engagement shoot with these two cuties!! We first heard from Kaylen and Nate a few months back, right after they got engaged around the holidays! From the very second Kaylen contacted us, it was so completely clear that these two were completely over […]

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July 13, 2017

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… there is just something so incredibly special about getting to photograph a friend’s wedding!! We’ve known Natalie through our church’s college ministry for a few years now, and as you might remember from reading Natalie and Bryce’s engagement blog post (you can find that right here!!), […]

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July 11, 2017

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Ohh friends, you guys are in for a TREAT this fourth of July with this sweet wedding day. Are you ready for this?! From the moment we met Lauren, two things were clear to us: 1. She is one of the most genuinely kind and sweet souls you will ever meet. 2. She has incredible […]

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July 4, 2017

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Ohh friends… where do we even begin with Abbey and Colton? We couldn’t be more excited to be finishing off this week by sharing these two’s engagement session on the blog this Thursday! On Monday, we headed out to Clinton, Illinois to shoot this adorable engagement session for our 2017 couple Abbey and Colton, and […]

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May 26, 2017

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Do y’all remember our big Engagement Shoot Giveaway that we hosted back in January? Well, allow us to introduce you to our winners, Claire and Logan! 😉 Y’all… we cannot express how much we adore these two. Claire and I have had so much fun chatting and communicating over email ever since they won the […]

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May 18, 2017

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What a day this was, friends! Luke and I have not stopped talking about what a blessing this day was to us since we left on Saturday night. Carli and Cody contacted us a few months ago about being their wedding photographers, and I honestly don’t think we could have said YES quickly enough! It […]

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May 16, 2017

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