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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! 

There’s something truly special about capturing the bond between two people in love! Whether we’re photographing newly engaged couples, celebrating anniversaries, or documenting everyday romance, the right poses can turn good photos into cherished memories. We find that photographing couples well involves understanding the unique dynamic between two people and helping them show their real […]

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May 25, 2025

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When the perfect shot meets a smooth editing process, fantastic results follow! Having the right tools is key to bringing those images to life. For photographers who spend countless hours editing, the laptop chosen can truly shape the creative experience, making the difference between an efficient workflow and frustrating technical hurdles. Looking ahead to 2025, […]

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May 19, 2025

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With over 2 million couples getting engaged each year in the US, and a large majority (77%) opting for engagement photos, how can we make our engagement photography truly shine in a vibrant sea of images? The wedding photography market is valued at an impressive $23.36 billion in 2024 and continues to grow! This makes […]

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May 17, 2025

Hi y’all! Luke is starting a little two-part series here on the blog about traits you might want to look for when choosing a wedding photographer! I’m so excited for you all to read these… I think they’re right on! So, here we go… the 7 traits you want in a wedding photographer…

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October 28, 2016

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Working With Your Wedding Photographer

When you’re planning your wedding, you’ll spend hours searching for your vendors… weighing your options, running the numbers to see how everything fits in your budget…

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October 20, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

I don’t know about you guys, but I cannot believe that September has already almost come and gone! I feel like this past month has just flown by, for a variety of reasons… we shot Amy + Zach’s weddingGabby + Adam’s weddingHeather + Blake’s wedding, a ton of adorable engagement sessions, took a trip to Kansas for a weekend, and lots more. No wonder the month has flown by!!

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September 29, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Engagement Session

Y’all… this weekend was something else! On Friday morning, Luke left for the weekend, so he had a busy weekend hanging out with his awesome family and getting some much deserved relaxation time! 

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September 26, 2016

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Best Wedding Reception Timeline

Hi lovelies! Today’s post is all about following up on a little post I wrote a few weeks back about our ideal wedding day timeline… at the end of that post, I promised y’all that I would also share our ideal reception timeline with you!

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September 15, 2016

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Wedding Planning Tips

For the girl who (strangely) looks forward to writing out her planner every morning, wedding planning sounded like fun! After the initial shock wore off once Luke and I got engaged, I could not WAIT to begin planning our wedding!

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September 12, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!