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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! 

Caitlin showing the back of the camera to a bride and groom

Choosing the right camera for wedding photography isn’t just about having expensive gear – it’s about having reliable tools that help us deliver stunning images to our couples. As wedding photographers, we’ve learned that having the right equipment makes all the difference when capturing everything from tender first looks to packed dance floors. Professional wedding […]

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December 21, 2024

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Starting out as a second shooter at weddings can feel overwhelming. Between managing gear, coordinating with the lead photographer, and capturing crucial moments, there’s a lot to handle. But don’t worry – we’ve helped train dozens of second shooters over the years, and we’re here to share everything you need to know to excel in […]

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December 10, 2024

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Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Whether you’re considering making the switch to wedding photography or just curious about what we do, this guide will give […]

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December 7, 2024

WeddingWire Couples Choice Winner

WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2022 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the SIXTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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January 26, 2022

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Friends- I can hardly believe it, but it’s already time for us to blog our last wedding of our 2021 wedding season! Where on earth has this year gone?! It was such an incredible wedding season, and we are so grateful for each and every couple whose wedding days we got to be a part […]

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November 9, 2021

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Hi friends, and welcome back to our blog! We couldn’t be more excited to be sharing another of our beautiful fall 2021 weddings right here on the blog today- yay! Let’s dive in!! But first, if you are brand new to the blog, welcome- we are Caitlin and Luke, and we are Biggsville, IL wedding […]

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November 1, 2021

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Welcome back to the blog, everyone! My goodness, has this wedding season been a full one… and we can hardly believe it’s about to wrap up in just a few weeks! We’ve loved sharing every wedding this year right here on our blog, and we have another beautiful day to share with you all today. […]

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October 20, 2021

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Blog! We are so thrilled to be sharing our first October wedding of 2021 right here on the blog today! This was such a gorgeous day from start to finish, and we are so thrilled to get to share these images with you all today. […]

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October 12, 2021

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Hi friends, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Blog! We are so thrilled to be sharing a gorgeous wedding with you all today… this was such a special one for us to get to photograph! But first, if you are brand new to the blog, welcome- we are Caitlin and Luke, and we […]

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September 27, 2021

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I cannot wait to chat soon!