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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

Fransen Nature Area maternity portraits with Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL Maternity photographers, Normal Illinois maternity photographers

Hey friends, and happy Friday! What a fun way to finish off this first week of December- sharing a beautiful maternity session we got to shoot for our sweet friends Megan and Bret! Just wait until you guys see these photos… we are in love. 🙂 If you are new around here, welcome to the […]

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December 4, 2020

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Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers, and we could not be more excited to be sharing our dear friends Abbey & Colton’s maternity photos with you guys here on the blog today! Yay!! If you’ve been following us for a little while, these two […]

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November 3, 2020

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Comlara Park Maternity Photos with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois maternity photographers, Hudson IL maternity session

Hi friends, and welcome to the blog!! If you’re new around here, we’d love to introduce ourselves- we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers! We are so excited to be sharing Jen and Joey’s precious maternity photos with you all today! This couple is so special to us, because we have literally been […]

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October 9, 2020

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Fransen Nature Area maternity session by Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL Maternity Photographers, Normal IL Maternity Photographers, Normal IL Maternity session

Hey friends, and welcome back to the blog! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers! We have an overload of gorgeousness to share with you guys in the coming week here on the blog, so get ready… weddings, maternity sessions, engagements, anniversaries and more are ALL heading your […]

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October 8, 2020

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sunset maternity session at Comlara Park with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington-Normal IL wedding photographers, Illinois maternity photographers, Comlara Park maternity photos

Hi friends, and happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers! We could not be more excited to be sharing Lisa and Chad’s stunner of a golden hour maternity session with you all right here on the blog today! I had been waiting quite some time to get to photograph this sweet […]

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September 22, 2020

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pregnancy announcement at Washington Park Botanical Gardens with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Springfield IL anniversary photographers

Hi everyone, and welcome to our blog! We are Caitlin & Luke- Springfield, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing some very special photos right here on the blog today! This was, hands down, one of the most special things we’ve ever had the privilege of getting to photograph, and I […]

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September 17, 2020

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I cannot wait to chat soon!