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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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You’re in the heart of wedding season, balancing client inquiries, contracts, and invoices like a pro! But amidst the chaos, you can’t shake the feeling that there has to be a smoother way to manage it all. That’s where Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems come in—your ultimate tool for keeping everything organized. Today, we’re breaking […]

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February 21, 2025

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There’s something truly special about photographing a sunset wedding. That warm, golden glow, the dreamy atmosphere, and the stunning colors all set the stage for incredible moments. But as magical as it looks, capturing it perfectly can be tricky. That’s why we’re sharing our top sunset wedding photography tips—so you can make the most of […]

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February 17, 2025

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Picking between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR for weddings can feel like choosing between two amazing dance partners—each has its rhythm, strengths, and quirks. And in the fast-paced world of weddings, where every second counts, the gear you rely on can make all the difference. The big question: Is mirrorless really taking over, or […]

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February 14, 2025

Caitlin and Luke Photography | Illinois Wedding Photographers

If you’ve been following us for a little while now, you’ve probably picked up on our little #CaitlinAndLukeBride hashtag that we and our sweet brides use ALL the time around here! However, we’re sure you’ve wondered at some point or another who exactly the Caitlin & Luke Bride even is. So, today, we wanted to share […]

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December 12, 2017

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How to pick your wedding details

It never fails… One of our favorite parts of all the weddings we get to see is the details. You can tell SO much about a couple, their taste and their personalities from the details they select for their wedding day! Whether it’s the shoes the bride picked out or the decorations on the tables at the reception, each detail tells a story. What’s even better is when the details tell the story of the RELATIONSHIP of the couple…

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November 27, 2017

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Black Friday Wedding Photography Deal

Hey friends! We hope you all had a phenomenal Thanksgiving filled with plenty of good food, time with your loved ones, and let’s be real… maybe a nap or two. 😉 And… surprise! You read that right- we are officially hosting our first ever Black Friday Special! Woohoo! We are so thankful for our incredible […]

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November 24, 2017

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Wedding Day Timeline Tips

Oh, wedding day timelines. Friends, if there’s something that can make or break your wedding day, it is this! One of my favorite sayings is that “those who fail to plan, plan to fail,” and we think this is incredibly true when it comes to wedding days. If you go into your wedding day just […]

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November 20, 2017

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Moving Tips

If you guys are following us over on INSTAGRAM, you probably caught on to the fact that we moved recently! Over the course of the year and four months that we’ve been married, this is actually the third place we’ve lived together, which is kind of crazy to me. After we got married, I moved […]

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October 6, 2017

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How To Get Beautiful Wedding Detail Photos

When Luke and I do our final check over a timeline for a wedding day and our bride has decided to take our suggestion to dedicate specific time to capturing her detail photos, we immediately get SO excited. If there is one thing we typically are rushed to capture on a wedding day, it is definitely […]

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October 4, 2017

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