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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! 

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

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Have you ever stood in front of a wall of cameras, feeling overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. With Canon offering dozens of models across multiple series, finding the perfect match can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here’s the good news – I’ve spent years working with canon cameras and […]

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March 28, 2025

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When the sun dips below the horizon, a wedding transforms into something magical. The soft glow of string lights, the shimmer of candlelight on faces, and the intimate atmosphere of evening celebrations create perfect moments waiting to be captured. Nighttime wedding photography isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s an opportunity to create breathtaking images that tell […]

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March 25, 2025

should you do a first look from a bride's perspective

Ok, grooms, this post is for you! Today, it’s Luke writing, and I wanted to take some time to write about why I would recommend first looks and relate it to the guys’ perspective. I understand that your soon-to-be wife plans a lot of what happens on your wedding day out. But, one thing I […]

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September 29, 2017

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Christian Marriage Advice

Raise your hand if you struggle with finding your worth in the approval of others or checking something off your to-do list. ???? Yep, that’s me. And ever since we got married, I’ve been battling this ridiculous standard that I put on myself for what *I* think it means to be a good wife. You […]

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September 27, 2017

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How To Plan A Proposal

Hey friends! We spend so much of our time blogging to our sweet brides, and today we wanted to share a little bit of advice for our grooms… or, our soon-to-be grooms! 🙂 One of our very favorite times of the year is just around the corner, and that is engagement season! Since that means there […]

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August 31, 2017

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Photographer Promo Film // Bloomington Normal Wedding Photographer

Oh friends… if only you guys knew how excited we were to finally be sharing our brand new promo film with you all today! This is our very first time ever having a promo film done, and our videographer Noah Oehler did an absolutely incredible job with this first film of ours! It’s truly been […]

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August 22, 2017

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We tell our couples pretty often that we know EXACTLY how and what they’re feeling as a newly engaged couple, and that we can relate so much to them because we JUST were in their shoes not too long ago. And the thing is, it’s completely true. 2 years ago today, my sweet husband gave […]

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August 2, 2017

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If we had a dollar for every time one of our brides has told us that her fiancé hates pictures and is worried he’ll be awkward at their engagement session, let’s just say we’d probably be able to go on a nice vacation 😉 Haha! You guys, we have been told this SO many times […]

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July 27, 2017

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