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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

Starline Factory Harvard Illinois Wedding Photos

I have no idea how we’re even at this point, but guys… this sweet wedding was our official start to our 2018 wedding season! And oh my goodness, did we have a good start to our year. Wow, wow, wow! I could write an entire novel about this day and about our experience working with […]

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Oh sweet goodness… I still can’t even believe I’m sitting down to write this post, guys- I’ll be totally honest! I know I said the same thing in our Best of 2017 Engagements blog post (you can catch that post right here!), but I literally cannot believe the way our 2017 flew by! I feel […]

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January 18, 2018

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One word comes to my mind as I start writing this post. Are you ready for it? HOW?! Ha! I cannot help but wonder how on earth it is that we just shot our last wedding of 2017! This wedding season absolutely flew by for Luke and I, and part of me feels like it was […]

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January 3, 2018

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How on earth is it already mid-December… and how on earth do we have just ONE more wedding before our 2017 wedding season is complete?! Oh my goodness! We got to celebrate with Morgan and Ryan on Saturday this week, and it was seriously the sweetest day. We met up with these two for their […]

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December 19, 2017

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Fall Midwest Wedding // Bloomington Normal Wedding Photographer

Oh guys… where do we even begin?! We had an absolutely phenomenal weekend getting to celebrate with Abbey and Colton on Saturday! I can hardly believe that it’s been as long as it has since we first began chatting with Abbey about her wedding experience, but it’s been since the very beginning of the year! […]

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November 15, 2017

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Oh guys, I’m not even entirely sure where to start with talking about the sweet day we’re about to share with you all! Wow. We have known Jess and Jordan for about a year now, and we initially started chatting with them last summer about their October wedding! From the instant we actually met in […]

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November 1, 2017

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