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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, Lacon Illinois wedding photographers, Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom Wedding photos, Donovan Park Wedding photos

Do you have structured office hours for your business? ⏰📷 Back in the day, when Luke and I started our business, we were hustling ALL the time, with little to no break- ever! We were in college AND we were engaged + planning a wedding, so it’s safe to say life was a little crazy… […]

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September 9, 2019

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We’ve hand-written thank you notes to each of our brides since the very beginning of our business, and we believe it’s so important!!! It’s such a wonderful and personal way to finish off the experience with a couple, and plus, in this digital world, who doesn’t love getting fun mail?! 🎉Seriously, friends, writing a thank […]

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September 4, 2019

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encouragement for wedding photographer during busy season

Want to know my first words when I woke up today? “I have SO many emails.” 🙈 What in the world?! Can you tell it’s wedding season & a Monday? 😂 Ha!!  Today was one of those days where I felt like no matter how many hours I put in or how much we outsource […]

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July 1, 2019

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How to deliver wedding galleries quickly

Hey friends, and Happy Friday! Luke and I have some fun news to share with you guys today! Recently, we were honored to be interviewed by The Bokeh Podcast for wedding photographers, and our episode officially went live TODAY! ???? In our episode, we chat about why we place SO much value on loving our […]

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March 29, 2019

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Free Mentoring Session Giveaway: For Photographers!

GIVEAWAY!! Cue the confetti! ???? You read that blog post title right, friends… we are officially GIVING AWAY one free, 2-hour long mentoring session with the two of us to one lucky photographer! Ah! How fun is that?! As you know if you’ve been following us for any length of time, we’re super passionate about caring […]

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April 9, 2018

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Wedding Photography Internship Bloomington Normal Illinois

Ahh!! I can’t even believe we’re pressing PUBLISH on this post, but here we are, friends! Woohoo!! You read that right… we are officially launching the Caitlin & Luke Internship Program this year! This is something that, 1., has been on our hearts to offer forever and ever, and 2., I wish had been around […]

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January 2, 2018

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I cannot wait to chat soon!