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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

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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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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