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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

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Where do we even begin?! We had the best time getting to celebrate with Katie and Nick on Saturday for their lovely wedding in Springfield! These two tied the knot at St. Aloysius Church, and afterwards they celebrated their brand new marriage at the Illinois Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds! Katie and Nick are […]

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October 9, 2018

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Happy Tuesday, y’all! Get ready for a PACKED week on the blog, friends… we have so much goodness to share with you guys! Today, we are just thrilled to death to be sharing Maddie and Adam’s wedding photos with you all! They were married on Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Normal, and then […]

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October 2, 2018

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Happy Tuesday, friends! We are incredibly excited to be sharing Lauren and Ryan’s amazing wedding day with you all today! We had an amazing time celebrating with these two on Saturday, and their day was truly the first this year that has FELT like a fall wedding… we absolutely loved it! Lauren and Ryan are […]

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September 25, 2018

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Happy Tuesday, friends! We are so excited to be sharing today’s blog post with you guys! Megan and Mike were married on Saturday at the beautiful Epiphany Catholic Church here in Bloomington-Normal, and they celebrated afterwards with their friends and family at the beautiful Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal! The forecast had been calling for […]

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Happy Wednesday, friends! We are so excited to be sharing Rachel & Kyle’s wedding day with you all today! What a sweet, long-awaited day this was. 🙂 Rachel initially reached out to us last summer about the possibility of working with us for their wedding day, and from the MOMENT we began emailing, we just […]

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September 5, 2018

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Two weekends in Chicago in a row?! Whew, it’s been a whirlwind of a fun few weeks around here for Luke and I! Last Saturday, we celebrated with our sweet couple Maeve and Elliot at their University Club of Chicago wedding, and just this past weekend, we spent all day with our sweet couple Heather […]

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August 21, 2018

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