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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! 

Starting a wedding photography business shouldn’t require taking out a second mortgage. While scrolling through photography forums, you’ll often see gear lists totaling $10,000 or more – but here’s the surprising truth: you can capture stunning wedding photos with a thoughtfully chosen kit that costs a fraction of that price! The key is knowing where […]

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Have you ever stood in front of a wall of cameras, feeling overwhelmed by choices? You’re not alone. With Canon offering dozens of models across multiple series, finding the perfect match can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But here’s the good news – I’ve spent years working with canon cameras and […]

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March 28, 2025

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When the sun dips below the horizon, a wedding transforms into something magical. The soft glow of string lights, the shimmer of candlelight on faces, and the intimate atmosphere of evening celebrations create perfect moments waiting to be captured. Nighttime wedding photography isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s an opportunity to create breathtaking images that tell […]

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March 25, 2025

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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Flossmoor, IL Wedding Photographers, and we are so excited to be sharing Jessica and Justin’s gorgeous Idlewild Country Club wedding photos with you all today! Woohoo! Jessica and Justin have been such a joy to work with from the very moment they became a Caitlin and Luke Couple, […]

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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Fort Loramie, OH Wedding Photographers! 🙂 We had the absolute honor of getting to be Megan and Tyler’s wedding photographers, and we cannot believe their wedding day has already come and gone! It feels like just yesterday that Megan reached out to us for the very first time, […]

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August 12, 2020

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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, IL Wedding Photographers! We had the total honor of being Lauren and Carl’s wedding photographers for their stunner of a wedding day this past weekend, and today we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing a peek into their big day right here on our blog! Lauren […]

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August 3, 2020

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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Carmel, Indiana Wedding Photographers! 🙂 We could not be more excited to be sharing Julia and Dalton’s stunner of a wedding with you all today! We had the total pleasure of traveling to Carmel, Indiana for these two’s beautiful wedding day just a few days ago, and we […]

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July 29, 2020

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Happy Friday, friends! We’re thrilled to announce that our precious couple Taylor and Jared’s Barn at Hornbaker Gardens wedding has been featured over on Rustic Wedding Chic today! We’re so grateful for the feature, and we wanted to celebrate by reliving this beautiful wedding day here on the blog today! Thank you again to Rustic […]

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May 8, 2020

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Hey friends and happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Milwaukee Wedding Photographers, and today we get to share Sally and Trevor’s stunner of a winter, Milwaukee wedding day with you all, and gosh are we excited about it! Our talented associate team traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to document this beautiful wedding day this past […]

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