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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! 

Finding the right family photographer in Bloomington, IL, can turn passing experiences into treasured memories that last generations! Photography industry revenue in Illinois is expected to reach about $666.3 million in 2025, so families across central Illinois have access to wonderful talent and growing expertise in capturing life’s precious occasions. Table of ContentsExplore Family Photography […]

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August 8, 2025

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Capturing that wonderful moment when two people celebrate their commitment calls for more than just technical skill—it requires the right equipment! As engagement sessions continue to evolve in 2025, the lens we choose can really elevate photos from good to truly memorable images that couples will treasure. With exciting new optical technologies arriving and reliable […]

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August 4, 2025

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Portrait photography really shines with the right glass you pick. Your lens becomes the connection between your creative ideas and the picture that captures attention. When it comes to taking those captivating pictures where feeling meets art, Tamron lenses for portraits have certainly found a place in photographers’ bags all over the world! Good things […]

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July 31, 2025

When we first became Canon Professional Service (CPS) members, we were overwhelmed! (Here is a post that explains more about the memberships) There wasn’t much guidance on what we needed to do and we felt pretty insecure sending in our gear! Now, a few years later we feel so confident sending in our gear every […]

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September 4, 2024

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Hey friends and happy Tuesday! Hasn’t it been a fun week on the blog around here already?! Oh my goodness gracious! Today, we get to share Kelsey and Kevin’s stunner of a wedding day with you all, and gosh are we excited about it! Kelsey and Kevin have been nothing but incredible to work with […]

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November 12, 2019

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Happy Wednesday, friends! We hope your week has been incredible so far and that you’ve been productive, regardless of if you’ve been planning your wedding or running a killer business! As you probably have seen on Caitlin’s Instagram, she is in Dallas for the week for a photography workshop! But, Luke is holding down the […]

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March 22, 2017

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I cannot wait to chat soon!