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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

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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