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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! 

Bloomington Illinois Wedding Photographer, Champaign Illinois Wedding Photographer, Allerton Park Wedding Photos

Ever felt that shooting pain in your shoulders halfway through a wedding? Or maybe you’ve experienced that moment of panic when your camera strap decides to twist up right as the couple starts their first dance? Yeah, we need to talk about camera straps – because they’re either making your life easier or slowly destroying […]

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January 20, 2025

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As wedding photographers, we know a camera bag needs to handle everything a wedding day throws at you. From rain showers during outdoor ceremonies to quick gear swaps at receptions, the right bag makes a real difference in how smoothly your day runs. While the Pelican 1510 has been our trusted companion through countless weddings, […]

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January 18, 2025

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As a wedding photographer, your clients trust you with their most precious memories. Behind every portrait and candid moment lies something often overlooked but absolutely crucial – your memory cards. While most photographers obsess over camera bodies and lenses, we’ve learned through both success and failure that these small pieces of technology can be the […]

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January 17, 2025

Hi again, everyone! And welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog. Wow am I excited to share this sweet session with you all today- let’s dive right in! But first, I’d love to quickly introduce us to any of you who may be new to the Caitlin and Luke Blog! We are Caitlin […]

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March 30, 2022

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Hi friends! I’ve had so many requests to put together a post with our favorite newborn products and resources since welcoming baby Grayson to our family in April! I love getting to put together things like this, so bear with me- it’s a bit of a long post. But, I hope it is super helpful […]

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August 26, 2021

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Hi friends! My goodness, are we so excited to be sharing a fun little session with you all today! Just wait until you see these sweet photos. Wow! We are Caitlin & Luke- Brimfield, IL family photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this sweet session for our friends Lauren […]

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August 6, 2021

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tips for preparing for newborn session

Hi friends… Caitlin here! 🙂 Newborn sessions are incredibly close to my heart, and they are, hands down, one of the most surreal & special types of sessions we get to photograph! Whether you are a past bride or friend of ours returning as a lifestyle client, or you’re totally new to the Caitlin & […]

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January 27, 2019

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Fall Mini Sessions Bloomington Normal Illinois

It’s that time of year again, friends!! We are SO excited to be announcing our annual Fall Mini Session dates with you all today! Woohoo! Each year, we offer one date with back to back time slots for Mini Sessions! Most of our sweet clients use this opportunity to get their annual family photos & […]

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September 12, 2018

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Bloomington Normal Family Photographer

Did y’all even read that title?! Oh. My. Goodness!!! Yay! This day has been a long, long time in the works, and we are incredibly excited that it is finally, finally here! Today, we are officially launching a brand new avenue of our business, and we even get to introduce you to somebody pretty darn […]

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July 16, 2018

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I cannot wait to chat soon!