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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! 

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Indoor wedding photography isn’t about simply working around tricky conditions—it’s about embracing what makes these spaces special! From the soft glow of candlelit receptions to the intimate energy of a bride getting ready in a cozy hotel suite, indoor settings offer a depth and richness that outdoor locations can’t always match. Over the years, we’ve […]

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March 15, 2025

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Imagine wrapping up a beautiful wedding shoot, confident you’ve captured every meaningful glance and joyful tear—only to realize later that your files are gone. It’s every photographer’s nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be your reality! Whether you’re navigating the challenges of a rainy-day wedding, dialing in the best camera settings for a poorly lit […]

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March 11, 2025

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Nailing the perfect shutter speed isn’t only about avoiding blur—it’s about bringing energy and emotion into every frame. A fast shutter speed freezes movement, like a couple’s twirl on the dance floor, while a slower setting can add a dreamy motion blur to a flowing veil. Finding the right balance starts with knowing your gear […]

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Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! We’re Caitlin & Luke, Bloomington IL wedding photographers, and we’re so thrilled to be sharing this gorgeous wedding with you all today, and we can hardly even believe that we’re already sharing our first June wedding of 2019 with you guys! How is it already June?! My goodness gracious!! Taylor […]

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June 4, 2019

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Hey friends and Happy Tuesday! It’s another Tuesday after a wedding, and you know what that means… wedding blog post day! Woohoo! We are so incredibly excited to be sharing our sweet friends’ Meagan and Carter’s stunner of a wedding with you all today. Get ready for some gorgeousness, because holy smokes, there’s a lot […]

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Hi friends, and happy Thursday! We hope you all are having a wonderful week!! Today, Luke and I are so darn excited because we get to share a super gorgeous engagement session with you! Our incredible team members & business’ other husband and wife team, Hayley & Hank, photographed this GORGEOUS engagement session for our […]

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