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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! 

Capturing the unique connection of an engagement session really benefits from having the right tools for the job! We know from experience that what’s in our camera bag can make a big difference between good photos and truly memorable images that couples will treasure. Having the appropriate gear helps solve technical challenges and opens up […]

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May 2, 2025

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The difference between ordinary and extraordinary engagement photos often lies in the smallest details. As a photographer who’s captured hundreds of couples in love, we’ve learned that these pre-wedding sessions create some of the most treasured images in a couple’s journey together—and they can be the secret ingredient that sets your photography business apart from […]

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April 28, 2025

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With over a decade of specialized experience in engagement and wedding photography across the Midwest, our team at Caitlin & Luke Photography has handled hundreds of engagement sessions in diverse settings—from urban cityscapes to remote wilderness backdrops. Our work has been featured in multiple wedding publications, and we’ve developed signature editing techniques that have become […]

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April 26, 2025

Creating a rock-solid wedding photography timeline can transform your photography game. We know how overwhelming wedding day scheduling can feel, but with the right approach, you can turn chaos into a symphony.

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December 1, 2024

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WeddingWire Couples Choice Winner

WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2022 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the SIXTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2021 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the FIFTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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January 21, 2021

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Caitlin and Luke Photography Wedding Engagement Luxury Illinois Destination Colorful Bright Joyful Cheerful Photographer

Happy Monday, friends! We are SO EXCITED to officially be launching our all new brand with you all today! This has been in the works for months, and it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years. It feels so surreal to finally be able to share the finished results with you guys today! Woohoo!! We had […]

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May 11, 2020

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If you’ve ever peeked at our For Brides page on our website, you probably noticed that we mention our ideal bride likely follows at least a few dog accounts on Instagram. Why?! It is hilarious to us just how many of our couples are MAJOR dog lovers… and it’s actually one of the things I […]

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February 14, 2020

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Illinois Wedding Photographer, Central IL Wedding Photographer, IL Photo Video Team

WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2020 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it just made our week, friends!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the FOURTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!