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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! 

Taking that leap from natural light photography to off-camera flash can feel like a big step, but you’re already closer than you think! Every time you’ve wanted more control over light or dreamed of creating those lovely, deep portraits you see, that’s what off-camera flash helps you with. The photography community has fully embraced this […]

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July 20, 2025

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In a world filled with vibrant colors and super clear images, black and white photography stands out! It is such a timeless nod to the wonderful power of simplicity. When you gently remove those colors, what is left is the true spirit of your subject, raw feelings, striking contrasts, and heartwarming stories that might otherwise […]

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July 12, 2025

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Have you ever wondered why some wedding photographs instantly capture your attention while others fall flat? The key often lies not in expensive gear or technical perfection, but in the thoughtful application of color. As wedding photographers, our ability to understand and work with color can transform ordinary scenes into memorable keepsakes that couples will […]

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July 8, 2025

Happy Tuesday, friends! Wedding season is in full swing around here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Today, we get to share yet another gorgeous wedding day with you all, and goodness are we obsessed with how this one turned out. So fun! But first, if you’re new around here, let us introduce ourselves first. […]

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June 15, 2021

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spring Pear Tree Estate wedding photographed by IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, Champaign Illinois wedding day

Happy Thursday, friends! Get ready, because we have another gorgeous wedding day that we get to share with you all right here on the blog today! Ahh! But first, if you’re new around here, let us introduce ourselves first. We are Caitlin & Luke- Champaign, IL wedding photographers, and our team had the total honor […]

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Pear Tree Estate wedding photographed by Champaign IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hi friends, and welcome back to the blog!! If you’re new around here, let us first say a big welcome! We are Caitlin & Luke- Champaign, IL wedding photographers, and today we have the total pleasure of sharing Anna and Silas’ stunner of a wedding day with you all! Yay! We truly could not be […]

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May 18, 2021

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Countryside Banquet Facility wedding photographed by Bloomington Illinois wedding photographer Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL wedding day in the spring

Hi friends, and happy Monday! We simply could not be more excited to kick off this brand new week by sharing Laura and Paul’s gorgeous wedding day with you all right here on the blog! Yay!! If you are new around here, let us first say a big welcome!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, […]

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May 3, 2021

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Milwaukee WI wedding day at Pritzlaff Events photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hi friends, and welcome back to our blog! If you are new around here, welcome!! We are Caitlin & Luke- wedding photographers in Milwaukee, WI, and we could not be more excited to be sharing Lily and David’s stunning wedding photos right here on our blog today! If you’ve been following us for a while, […]

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WOW! We received the sweetest email from WeddingWire this past week letting us know that we had been named a 2021 Couple’s Choice Awards winner, and it truly made our week!! What a sweet honor to have received this award this year, for the FIFTH consecutive year in a row. My goodness gracious- we are so […]

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