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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.

Hello, friend! I'm Caitlin.

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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

Hey friends! We are SO very excited to be sharing this beautiful wedding with you all today! Emma and Scott got married this past Monday, and we just had the BEST time getting to celebrate with them! Also, a Monday wedding? Yes please!! We have had the absolute best time getting to know Emma and […]

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June 15, 2018

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Happy Wednesday, friends! We are SO excited to be sharing this past weekend’s wedding with you all today! We had one fun, full weekend around here because we got to celebrate with not one couple, but two… we shot these two sweethearts’ wedding on Saturday, and on Monday, we got to shoot another! SUCH a […]

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June 13, 2018

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Happy Tuesday, you guys! This has been one packed few weeks on the blog, hasn’t it? Luke and I have had a blast getting to share so much goodness with you guys throughout the past few weeks around here… so many engagement shoots, weddings and anniversaries have been filling our schedules, and it’s been so […]

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June 5, 2018

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Where do we even begin with these two?! Gosh, we have just had the BEST time getting to know Rachel and Deron throughout their wedding experience with us! Rachel and Deron are two of the most genuine, down to earth and kind individuals we’ve had the pleasure and honor of working with, and it was […]

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May 30, 2018

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Happy Tuesday, friends! Gosh are we excited to be sharing this little post with you all today! We shot Jen and Joey’s wedding this past weekend, and the entire time, I just kept thinking that I could not believe that this day was actually here! How is it even possible that their sweet day has […]

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May 23, 2018

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Ahh, friends… this blog post has been in the works for quite a while, and we are SO darn excited to be sharing it with y’all today!! A few weeks back, we hosted our very first workshop for wedding photographers, The Spark Retreat, and it was incredible. The day far exceeded our dreams and hopes […]

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I cannot wait to chat soon!