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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! 

There’s something truly special about capturing the bond between two people in love! Whether we’re photographing newly engaged couples, celebrating anniversaries, or documenting everyday romance, the right poses can turn good photos into cherished memories. We find that photographing couples well involves understanding the unique dynamic between two people and helping them show their real […]

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May 25, 2025

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When the perfect shot meets a smooth editing process, fantastic results follow! Having the right tools is key to bringing those images to life. For photographers who spend countless hours editing, the laptop chosen can truly shape the creative experience, making the difference between an efficient workflow and frustrating technical hurdles. Looking ahead to 2025, […]

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With over 2 million couples getting engaged each year in the US, and a large majority (77%) opting for engagement photos, how can we make our engagement photography truly shine in a vibrant sea of images? The wedding photography market is valued at an impressive $23.36 billion in 2024 and continues to grow! This makes […]

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Where do we even begin with these two?! We are Caitlin & Luke, Naperville IL Wedding Photographers, and we literally cannot even believe that Courtney & Brooks’ wedding day has already come and gone… it feels like we’ve been anticipating this day forever, and it’s finally here! Luke and I connected with Courtney & Brooks […]

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Hey friends and Happy Wednesday!! We’re Caitlin & Luke, Naperville IL wedding photographers, and today, we get to share a stunner of a wedding that our sweet team members photographed on Saturday for their amazing couple Sara and Mike!! Sara and Mike were married on Saturday at Saint Juliana Parish and celebrated with their friends […]

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September 11, 2019

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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Springfield IL Wedding Photographers, and we are more than thrilled to be sharing yet another gorgeous wedding with you all here on the blog today! We’re in a little stretch with a whole bunch of weddings in a row, and we had the most amazing […]

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September 3, 2019

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Hey friends, and Happy Tuesday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Peoria IL wedding photographers! Get ready, because we’re about to share a wedding with you all that is incredibly close to our hearts!! This sweet bride you see in these images is our business’ precious Lifestyle Photographer, Tori… and she got married on Saturday!!! We […]

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August 27, 2019

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We are Caitlin & Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers! Oh friends, get ready… because you are about to enjoy one heck of a massive blog post, FILLED to the brim with our very favorite images from this weekend’s wedding with Nicole and Trey! Wow, are we SO excited for you guys to get to see […]

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August 13, 2019

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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! Today we are SO excited because we get to share Saturday’s stunner of a wedding with you all!! We have been excited for Brooke’s Venue Chisca wedding since we first heard from Brooke last year! Brooke was a bridesmaid in this gorgeous wedding we photographed last year, and the sweet […]

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