Caitlin and Luke Photography Reviews
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Alyanna Sent on 09/09/2022
Couldn't be any happier! :)
Caitlin and Luke have absolutely exceeded our expectations when it comes to being the photographers for our wedding day. From the very beginning and when we first met at our engagement shoot, Caitlin and Luke have been so welcoming, patient, and made us feel very comfortable during the shoot, which made our forever photos turn out beautifully :) Caitlin has reassured me that she was there for us with whatever questions we may have since the beginning. I can't reiterate enough how much this meant for me as the wedding was exciting, but also nerve racking and stressful at times! Throughout all of my wedding preparation, she has kindly offered us her assistance, not just as a photographer, but in the overall planning process-- coordinating, constructing our timeline, advocating for my husband and I, offering her valued input on several aspects of our wedding day, the list could go on. On our wedding day, Caitlin and Luke worked very well with our other vendors, most especially with our coordinator, and made our day as smooth-sailing as possible. There were definitely hiccups that I didn't even have to worry about nor know of, because Caitlin and Luke were there to lend a helping hand. My husband and I also have large families who attended our wedding and we wanted to ensure we have photos of everyone on our guest list. We also wanted to ensure we had a sparkler exit on our wedding day. Caitlin was so understanding and ensured that we were able to capture all those components with a tight timeline. Overall, Caitlin and Luke were absolutely wonderful and really listened to how and what we wanted to our wedding day to be. To top it all off, the quality of their photos are amazing, and the timeliness of when these photos were ready for us to view were earlier than expected! We couldn't have picked better photographers! My husband and I are already planning on hiring them to capture our next milestone :) -
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Alexis Sent on 02/09/2022THE BEST Wedding Photographers!
Caitlin & Luke are incredible wedding photographers! If you want a photography team that will not only create stunning photos of your special day, but will go above and beyond for you then look no further! Caitlin and Luke are both such a joy to work with and make taking pictures on your special day so fun and natural! To say they are organized is an understatement, they really help you throughout your entire wedding planning experience! We had to move our wedding date 3 times during the pandemic and Caitlin was so incredibly patient and kind when rescheduling our date! They also created a detailed schedule for your wedding day which was super helpful.
On our wedding day it was forecasted to rain all day, but luckily the rain held off until our indoor reception… then it was a downpour with a tornado warning! We can attest Caitlin and Luke will be there for you- rain or shine…or even through a Tornado on your wedding day! Not only were they so professional through a tornado but really saved the day many times on our wedding day. My veil got ripped off when I was walking down the aisle and Caitlin immediately put it back in place (I attach a picture below of this happening because really she SAVED the day)! I give specific examples such as this because truly they are THE BEST! Caitlin and Luke are really more than an excellent wedding vendor, but became friends for us during the entire wedding planning process. After 3 wedding dates and 3 years we cannot recommend them enough! -
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Megan Sent on 12/25/2021The absolute best photographers and friends!
Caitlin and Luke are the absolute best wedding photographers and humans you’ll ever meet.
First, the photos are INCREDIBLE!!! They have a unique ability to capture the beauty and the feelings in their photos. Caitlin and Luke are simultaneously professional and the best hype crew around. Also, they are SO fast with their sneak peeks and galleries! We knew we made a great decision when we chose them as our photographers, and we never could’ve known how seamlessly and flawlessly they helped us make our dream day happen.
We can never thank them enough, not just for the beautiful photos, but more so for helping us troubleshoot and problem solve everything with the timeline and when all the hiccups inevitably popped up. Caitlin and Luke are grace, calm, and encouragement at all times, and we are forever grateful!!!! Thank you for a lifetime of memories and for being the very best humans and friends and photographers! 💕🥰 -
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Emma Sent on 08/26/2021Wonderful photography duo!
If you are looking for an extremely caring, professional, and amazing duo on your wedding day….book Caitlin & Luke!! Every minute working with them was easy and very professional. When we were asking about availability and prices, Caitlin was very quick and clear with email and phone communication. Once booked, Caitlin became an amazing resource for planning and helped me with creating my timeline and recommending local vendors.
Then we had such a wonderful experience meeting in person for our engagement session! My husband and I are not used to being in front of the camera, and Caitlin and Luke made us feel so comfortable. They were also very COVID conscious and made us feel safe.
Fast forward to our wedding day, and these two went above and beyond! They took amazing photos, kept us on our timeline, and even gave us some snacks and water during our long and busy day. We had our wedding ceremony a month ago and our friends and family are still raving about our photos! I can’t imagine our wedding day without them : ) -
Lily Sent on 05/17/2021
The most amazing and talented couple!
If you are looking for a photography team that will feel like close friends from the get go, look no further than Caitlin and Luke! Looking back on our almost two year journey with these two I can wholeheartedly say that they are not only experts at what they do, they are some of the kindest, most thoughtful and hardworking people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
My now husband and I got engaged in the Spring of 2019, and a coworker of mine recommended Caitlin and Luke as she had just booked them for her own wedding. Our wedding was planned to take place in Milwaukee, WI and I was thrilled to learn that this duo supports not only Illinois brides, but also travels to Wisconsin, Indiana, etc. From the booking process, to our engagement session, all the way through to our wedding, they were there for us every step of the way: responsive, attentive, empathetic and kind. We were one of the many couples whose wedding plans were impacted by covid. We had to change our date and our plans dozens of times. It was stressful and challenging, but Caitilin and Luke could not have been more supportive or flexible. They rolled with all of the punches, offering help and sweet words when we needed them most.
For our actual wedding date we had the pleasure of working with Elle and Krystal (two of Caitlin and Luke's associates) who were amazing! They captured the true joy of our wedding day and were a blast to work with. They were up for all of the different locations we wanted to stop at - including the roof of our venue, The Historic Pritzlaff Building! Caitlin and Luke had a blog post of over 200 photos ready for us to review less than 5 days after our wedding! I will never forget the memory of checking my email on our honeymoon and getting to relive the best day of our lives. Caitlin and Luke captured some of the most important points in our lives and we are forever grateful to them for that! We are so excited to continue to keep in touch with them, and hopefully book another shoot with them soon. Every couple that has the pleasure of working with this team is truly lucky! -
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Haley Sent on 11/12/2020
Amazing Photographers in Central IL
My fiancé and I have nothing but absolutely amazing things to say about Caitlin & Luke! We talked with a few photographers after we picked our wedding date and we were absolutely blown away with how personal and kind-hearted Caitlin & Luke were. We tell everyone that booking Caitlin & Luke was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Caitlin was extremely quick when communicating with me and anytime we had questions, she always took the time to answer each question in depth and make us feel important. We encountered so many changes due to covid-19 and we changed our timeline more times than I can even count but every single time, Caitlin & Luke rolled with the changes & gave us assurance that we would have a timeline that met all our wants and desires for our wedding photography.
On our wedding day, we decided to do a first look (I highly recommend it!) and my fiancé was so nervous; afterwards he told me that Luke talking to him right beforehand is what calmed him down and eased his nerves! You will not find a more genuine and selfless couple than Caitlin & Luke. They put their heart and soul into their business. On top of that, the photos you will receive are impeccable! We wanted wedding photos that were bright and vibrant and showed the joy of the day and the photos we received absolutely met all of our expectations! We had so many compliments from our family and friends on the quality of our photographs. When you book Caitlin & Luke, you are not only booking your wedding photographers but you are finding two new friends who will genuinely dedicate themselves to your wedding experience and ensuring you have the absolute best day. -
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Pai F. Sent on 11/09/2020Stunning photos and sweetest photographers!
We were floored by the incredible experience we had with Caitlin and Luke Photography. Everything from our proposal photos, to the engagement session, and of course, our wedding day (!) was absolutely perfect! You will adore Caitlin and Luke’s company during all of your photography sessions – they are the kindest couple and make sure you are comfortable and confident in every shot. Caitlin has such a positive and bubbly personality which keeps the energy high during your photos – so even during your final married portraits on your wedding day, when all you want is a chair and a cheeseburger, Caitlin will keep you feeling bright, beautiful, and ready for the next shot! Luke is also great for some words of wisdom to a nervous groom who can’t contain his excitement for the day and just needs a few deep breaths to calm his nerves.
And of course, the photos you will receive from Caitlin and Luke are stunning – your family will literally NEVER stop talking about how amazing they are – they capture your wedding day so beautifully. We would also HIGHLY recommend adding their videography to your wedding package; they do such a spectacular job and you will watch it over and over again with tears in your eyes, reliving your special day.
We cannot recommend Caitlin and Luke enough! They are not just photographers, they are a crucial part of your wedding planning experience – they help you organize the timeline of your wedding around the beautiful photos they will take, they are there coordinating and directing you throughout your wedding day, and they are always more than happy to accommodate every bride’s unique needs. Caitlin and Luke take so much care to ensure everything about your wedding day is perfect and we cannot thank them enough for the beautiful job they did!
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Julia Sent on 08/13/2020The Best of the Best
I was EXTREMELY picky when looking for my wedding photographers because it was the most important thing to me for the big day. From the very first inquiry, Caitlin and Luke have been phenomenal.. literally everything I wanted in a photographer/team. Their communication is above and beyond-- they even have an automated email come through if you send an email outside their business hours that lets you know that they will get back to you asap, and they always do very quickly! They stayed involved with us from my initial inquiry all the way until my wedding day and beyond! They did everything they possibly could to make sure that our experience would be perfect and it was. They were so flexible on our wedding day-- even when I wanted to add something in last minute, they made that happen for me. Time management and staying on track are NOT my strong suit, but Caitlin and Luke did all of that for me the entire day so I didn't have to worry about a thing! Another very important thing is that I was worried about my husband being awkward with the camera on him like he usually is, but they made it so incredibly easy and comfortable for the both of us and the pictures turned out BEAUTIFULLY. Absolutely stunning. You see everyone else's and think "wow those are gorgeous" but just wait until you get your own Caitlin and Luke photos... you won't ever stop staring! I'll never forget the moment I saw the very first sneak preview of our photos-- my heart pounded out of my chest and I couldn't believe how flawless they were!
They're really the kindest, most gracious people ever and they went out of their way to make sure that COVID did not get in the way of our big day or cost us additional financial stress when we had to move the wedding out of state. Amazing. I could truly never stop writing great things about them.
At least on piece of advice I can offer a future Caitlin and Luke bride... read their info guide/book! I never wanted to do a first look, but after reading what they wrote on it, I decided that I wanted to do that (which you don't have to!) and I am SO glad I did! We got so many more beautiful couple photos and my groom still cried when I walked down the aisle after!
Our wedding was photographed at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN.
All in all, choose them if you want your photos to turn out perfectly and to have a stress-free, incredible experience! -
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Lauren Sent on 08/12/2020
Incredible
I remember starting the search for wedding photographers and coming across Caitlin and Luke Photography. I read their story, and immediately knew that they were the perfect fit for us. Not only were their photos absolutely gorgeous, but you could tell they were genuine people. My husband and I met them at our engagement session and knew we had made the best decision! Our journey with Caitlin and Luke has been nothing short of amazing. My emails, texts, and phone calls were answered almost immediately. They made sure that Carl and I were super comfortable and had everything that we needed. We communicated with them the entire time leading up to the wedding and this just helped calm any stress or fears I had about the wedding day, especially during a pandemic.
On the day of the wedding, they absolutely exceeded our expectations. Luke took portraits of the guys getting ready and at our portrait location. He made them feel at ease, which was amazing! The guys really loved working with Luke. The girls adored Caitlin and how well she works with others. They made our wedding day go so smoothly and helped us with EVERYTHING that we needed.
If you are looking for photographers who feel like close friends, make you feel comfortable, and will help you have an amazing wedding experience for you and your significant other, than trust me Caitlin and Luke are the photographers for you!! -
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Sally Sent on 02/15/2020Awesome People with an Amazing Experience!
Caitlin and Luke are simply amazing! From start to finish they made us feel so special and customized our day to be the wedding of our dreams. They are so responsive and so caring. We had a few special requests along the way and they helped us take care of them no questions asked. We could not ask for more beautiful photos from our day (which arrived SO quickly!). You cannot go wrong with booking this awesome couple! -
Becca Sent on 11/25/2019
Stunning Photos and Amazing People!
Caitlin and Luke were two of the most genuine and amazing people we worked with through the entire wedding process. I fell in love with their photos long before a ring was ever in the picture, so they were one of the first people we reached out to when we got engaged! From the very beginning the entire process was so easy and Caitlin and Luke made us feel like family! They stayed in touch through the entire planning process and were always quick to offer help from picking out engagement photo outfits to planning our wedding timeline. They are SO MUCH MORE than just amazing photographers! When the big day finally arrived Caitlin and Luke were there early scouting out locations for first looks and portraits. I never once felt rushed or worried and they kept us on time perfectly! Luke was so much fun with all the guys and we could hear them hooping and carrying on while we were taking bridal party portraits. They went above and beyond all day long capturing the most amazing images and still taking time to help pin boutonnieres and bustle my dress! They blew us away when we sat down to dinner and they handed us a tablet containing several already edited photos for us to look at. Our blog post with tons of photos was up in a couple days and we had our entire album available to view online in one week! The photos they captured for us are memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. We could not recommend these two enough and we seriously love them like family! -
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Katie Sent on 11/17/2019
The BEST photographers you'll find!!
Incredible! That is the best word to describe these two wonderful people and our experience with them. Caitlin and Luke were the only photographers I contacted for our wedding. The second we saw their website and blog, we were hooked! We knew no one else would compare to what they had to offer…..and that was before we’d even met them! Once we had our first video chat, I knew that we made the right decision.
C&L made this whole process a breeze. From helping us pick our outfits for our engagement session to finalizing all our details before the wedding, C&L were always there to answer any questions, make needed adjustments and just be a sounding board to bounce ideas off of. Oh, and the bridal guide they provided us was like my wedding bible!
Both Caitlin & Luke played a huge part in our day, but Caitlin especially. Not only was she guiding, posing and taking wonderful photos of us, but she also went above and beyond to make my day easier. She was the one who assured me everything was going to turn out perfectly. She was the one who put on my veil before the ceremony and bustled my dress right after. She was the one constantly checking my eyelashes to make sure they weren’t out of place and she was the one picking all the leaves out of my dress once we were done with photos. I truly feel like we gained friends from this experience.
Now to the photos….they are out of this world! C&L had 20 plus photos ready for us to view AT the reception! It was amazing to be able to show our families a few photos without having to wait. But you really don’t even have to wait for C&L’s photos. The blog was posted shortly after the wedding and ALL our photos were finished within 2 weeks!!
We cannot speak highly enough about these two incredible people and we are so lucky to have had them as our wedding photographers!
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Nicole Sent on 11/14/201911/ 10--HIGHLY recommend !
Caitlin and Luke were an absolute pleasure to work with. From their promptness in booking, to their follow through with ANY questions we had, down to their seamless process on our wedding day. Our experience was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. The cherry on the cake.....our final photos were absolutely breathtaking! 11/10 recommend. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/16/2019Simply amazing wedding photographers!
Where do I even start? Caitlin and Luke were the best wedding photographers I could've asked for! My husband and I worked with Caitlin and Luke during a fall mini-engagement session, a summer engagement session, and on our wedding day, and each experience was INCREDIBLE. They're professional, genuine, and talented, and our photos look so natural because Caitlin and Luke made us feel completely comfortable! What made our experience extra special is how Caitlin and Luke cared about getting to know us as a couple as well as getting BEAUTIFUL photos to make our memories last a lifetime. Our experience with Caitlin and Luke Photography has given us great new friends in addition to absolutely gorgeous photos! If you're looking for wedding photographers, book them now! You won't regret it! -
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Kelly Sent on 10/09/2019Amazing Photographers!
We had the pleasure of working with Cailtin & Luke's associate photographers Hayley and Hank and we are so pleased with the results. We've worked with them beginning with our engagement photos in December when it was freezing cold outside. They drove to the downtown Chicago during the holiday season (which is no easy feat) and helped us achieve the look we wanted for our Save the Dates. I was so impressed with how organized Caitlin was in the planning process months up until our wedding day.
They helped us create a day of timeline, create a shoot list for important portraits and got to know what kind of moments were most important for us to capture. On our wedding day, Hayley and Hank captured all of our emotions wonderfully. However, most importantly, they were such a calm, chill couple. They were so down to earth and did not add to our stress level even though it was drizzling during some of our shoots. They really did an astonishing job and could not be happier with the results. They had a very quick turn around time and the communication with Caitlin was beyond exceptional. -
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Katie Sent on 10/02/201910/10 Stars!!!
Wow wow wow. Since booking with Caitlin and Luke, not only do my husband and I have G O R G E O U S engagement and wedding photos , but we also have great new friends! Caitlin made sure I didn't go insane during the wedding planning season with great response times to emails (Caitlin & Luke prioritize their clients with their ever-quick response time!) and phone calls. Both the engagement session and wedding day photos felt completely natural because Caitlin and Luke know exactly what they're doing. If you are looking for wedding photographers, look no further- seriously. Caitlin and Luke are professional, caring, loyal, and unbelievably talented at what they do. -
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Lakyn Sent on 10/01/2019
Absolutely A M A Z I N G
Caitlin and Luke were an absolutely amazing to work with! I met Luke in nursing school so I started to follow their photography pages on social media after they shot our school photos. Their photos always looked so natural, elegant, and stunning, which I loved! So as soon as I got engaged I went to their website to begin booking them for our wedding!
Caitlin and Luke are the nicest people you will ever meet! They really know what they are doing and walk you through every step of your engagement and wedding day! They sent us a magazine that they put together that gives you advice for your engagement shoot and what to have ready for the morning of your wedding. It was so helpful!
Caitlin would always check in with me and ask if there was anything that she could help me with and I really appreciated that! My husband and I loved being in front of the camera with Caitlin and Luke, they make your shoots so fun and easy! The day of our wedding I was so nervous that we would get behind on our timeline and I wouldn't get all the photos I wanted. But Caitlin and Luke made sure that didn't happen. They kept us on schedule and calm! I was starting to stress the morning of my wedding until Caitlin got there. She was such a calm and happy presence that I immediately knew everything was going to be fine!
We always got quick responses to our questions and we got our photos back just TWO weeks after our wedding! We got SO many gorgeous photos! They captured our wedding day perfectly, literally every detail was photographed! These photos mean so much to my husband and I, they let us relive our special day whenever we want! If you want wedding photos that make you smile from ear to ear and cry happy tears every time you look at them then Caitlin and Luke will be perfect for you! Our family and friends also raved about how nice and fun our photographers were!
We also hired Caitlin and Luke for videography and we can't wait to get our video back, we're sure its going to be amazing! :) -
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Taylor Sent on 10/01/2019
Dream Photography Team
I started following Caitlin and Luke on social media well before we got even engaged. I fell in love with their vibrant photos and with who they were as a husband and wife team. Shortly after our engagement, Caitlin and Luke were the very first vendor we reached out to and they set the bar high for expectations. We set up a meeting to FaceTime since we were living in California at the time and from that moment on, I knew we HAD to have them be a part of our day.
We traveled back home for our engagement session and from the very start, they made us feel extremely comfortable and relaxed. We absolutely loved our engagement session with them, and we left feeling like we had been friends for years.
We faced a few challenges while wedding planning, distance was one, but we also threw in moving to a new state and starting new jobs before our day as well. Caitlin kept in contact with us and reassured us every step of the way with her kind words. They were extremely patient and understanding as we juggled different time zones and crazy schedules. The planning process with them was so simple and organized. They will literally do anything they can to make sure you feel 100% prepared for every aspect of your day. Every detail is thought of and you even fill out a questionnaire that keeps you on the same page and includes important questions that you may not have even thought of yourself.
When our wedding day finally arrived, Caitlin and Luke arrived with their team that would help capture our day for both photography and videography. They were so professional and moved so quickly to capture detail photos and ensure that we stayed on scheduled. They made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and they made the day SO fun! We even incorporated our dog, Charlie, into some of our photos and they are some of our favorites!
During our reception, we were shown sneak peek photos from our day on an iPad and it was SO special to see the images they had captured just a few hours before. The morning after, Caitlin sent us the sweetest text including a link to their favorite photos from our day. We then got the link to our blog post emailed to us just THREE days after our wedding. Our blog post contained SOO many photos and we were beyond excited to have beautiful photos to share of our wedding day so soon after our wedding. The most impressive and exciting detail is that our ENTIRE wedding gallery (every single photo!!) was delivered to us only TWO WEEKS after our wedding. I cannot express enough how amazing that is and how excited we were to go through all of our photos together!
Quick shout out to Luke and his brother for the videography side of everything. We decided last minute to include videography to our package and I’m here to tell you that if you are debating whether to add it to your day, DO IT!! Luke and his brother captured all our special moments beautifully. The video brought us back to the best day and seriously brought tears to my eyes four seconds in. Our wedding film was also completed SO quickly and we’ve already watched it a hundred times.
We truly had the best day ever and Caitlin and Luke were a huge part of it being the best. I cannot express enough how wonderful Caitlin and Luke are not only to work with, but how wonderful they are as friends. They genuinely care about each couple they meet, and the quality of their work speaks for itself. We now have beautiful photos and an amazing video to cherish for the rest of our lives. -
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Nichole Sent on 09/01/2019The best of the best!
I was never the girl who dreamed about her wedding while growing up. In fact the whole wedding planning process seemed very overwhelming to me. I started seeing Caitlin & Luke Photography tagged in some of the photos my friends were posting. I began to follow C&L before I was ever engaged. I was so impressed with their work and you could tell they have their priorities straight-both personally and professionally! When Brent proposed to me back in October of 2017, I knew one step of the planning process was done! We HAD to have Caitlin and Luke there with us on our special day capturing everything. Flash forward to July of 2019, Caitlin and Luke, as well as two members of their team, helped us celebrate this milestone in our lives. We were so impressed with how easy planning became once Caitlin and Luke were involved. They were SO quick to respond to any email or pick up the phone if we ever had any questions! They truly care about each couple they get the pleasure of meeting and make you feel so welcomed. Caitlin helped me nail down the perfect timeline for our big day and the day ran SO smooth! Looking back, I remember how awkward Brent and I were heading into the engagement session photoshoot. We thought "oh gosh, we aren't photogenic, how are these pictures going to turn out." Well thank goodness for Caitlin and Luke because the photos are amazing! We love them all! Luke began cracking jokes, making Brent and I laugh and feel comfortable and Caitlin started doing her thing, snapping all of the photos! We left the photoshoot saying "wow that was a lot of fun, lets do that again!" We never doubted that we made the wrong decision by including Caitlin and Luke in our big day. They have become great friends who we value and can't wait to watch them grow over the years to come. Thank you Caitlin and Luke for being the BEST photographers and videographers. Brent and I already have our photos all around our house and will treasure them forever. Thank you for sharing your talent and truly making everyone feel so special.
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Jillian Sent on 08/28/2019Book Caitlin & Luke!
We are so glad that we went with Caitlin and Luke Photography for our wedding! Hayley and Hank shot our wedding, and they did such a great job. They were kind, professional, and made us feel so comfortable. We also got all of our beautiful pictures back so quickly. I love how professional, but also personable, Caitlin is. Definitely book them for your photography needs! -
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Megan Sent on 07/08/2019The most amazing wedding photographers ever!
From the very start, my husband and I knew that Caitlin and Luke were the people for us. Their quick response to our inquiry was just the start of an amazing experience with them. Right away we felt like we were going to become friends with Caitlin and Luke! Caitlin was so informative about anything we had questions on and was willing to go above and beyond anything I would have expected a photographer to do! When we got to our engagement session my husband was nervous about looking too stiff and Caitlin knew exactly what to do to help us both feel comfortable in front of the camera and give us AMAZING photos and made the entire session feel like loads of fun. We were in constant contact with them the entire time leading up to the wedding and this just helped calm any stress or fears I had about the wedding day. Fast forward to the week of the wedding and Caitlin and Luke called us to go over every last detail and make sure that they understood everything all the way down to family drama and clarification on a couple of things that were important to my husband and me.
The day of the wedding came and Caitlin and Luke had an amazing team arrive and immediately started taking pictures and video. They had everything organized and kept right on schedule and made pictures and video so much fun. Our wedding party loved taking pictures and comments on how much fun Caitlin and Luke made it! We even got to see a handful of the pictures that night during dinner!!
3 days after the wedding, while on our honeymoon, we got the blog post with more gorgeous pictures and then just 3 short weeks after the wedding we got ALL of our wedding pictures back!! We have so many favorites and all of the pictures turned out beautifully! I would recommend Caitlin and Luke a million times over. They were one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding and I couldn't imagine anyone else capturing our day the way that Caitlin and Luke did!
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Melanie Sent on 06/25/2019Look no further for your wedding photographers!
I vividly remember starting the search for wedding photographers and feeling SO overwhelmed by all the choices out there - I just couldn't seem to find one that seemed like the perfect fit for what I was looking for. Then, my college roommate sent me the link to Caitlin & Luke's website, and I was IMMEDIATELY drawn in! Not only were their photos absolutely gorgeous, colorful, and candid, but they seemed like the most kind, genuine people. Our journey with C&L has been nothing short of amazing, I feel like I cannot put it into words! They are so much fun, SO responsive (my emails, texts, and phone calls would be answered almost immediately it seemed!), helpful, and talented people. Having Luke around made my camera-shy husband so comfortable with the camera, and Caitlin was just a breath of fresh air that I clicked with immediately!
The day of the wedding, we had a pretty bad storm roll through that threw off our timeline, but Caitlin calmed me down and reassured me the entire time that everything would work out - she was right! I always felt confident that she and Luke had everything under control - they know their stuff! The cherry on top was our amazing engagement and wedding photos - the are just so gorgeous and dreamy - I am in LOVE!
If you are looking for photographers who feel like friends (seriously!) and who will make you feel comfortable and create an awesome wedding experience for you, Caitlin & Luke are absolutely the best choice! I feel so blessed to have found them. We will cherish our wedding photos forever and we are so lucky to have made friends in these two. Do yourself a favor and inquire with them!! :) -
Meagan Sent on 05/23/2019
Best Photographers HANDS DOWN
Long review alert! We just have to let everyone know how amazing Caitlin Luke Photography is, and, quite frankly, there are not enough words in the world to explain how fantastic they are .
I had first heard about Caitlin and Luke TWO YEARS before my husband and I were even engaged. Once I found them on Facebook, I knew immediately that I would want them to be my wedding photographers when the time came. Their photos are just so crisp, bright, and natural. The fact they are a husband and wife duo made it that much more perfect. I knew they were THE photographer duo I wanted. Carter and I got engaged late December of 2017 (about a year after I had learned about Caitlin and Luke!). Later that night we had begun talking about wedding vendors, and theirs was one of the first names I mentioned. I remember telling Carter I HAD to have them as our photographers. I would do anything to have them. We had them booked by mid January of 2018 🥰.
From the get-go, Caitlin and Luke have been phenomenal in every aspect of wedding planning. Whenever I had a question over email, they would get back to me almost instantly. From questions about photos to questions about any aspect of wedding planning, they will help you in any way! Caitlin actually recommended the bridal shoppe where I got my bridal gown! We had our first full conversation with Caitlin and Luke over FaceTime, and it honestly felt like we had met them before! They were so easy to talk to, and made the wedding planning that much more exciting!
We had our engagement shoot in September 2018, and I remember being soooo worried about seeming fake or forced in the photos. Caitlin and Luke immediately realized our fears, and assured us that as we started, all the worries would melt away. Sure enough, our shoot was full of laughter, smiles, and fun! We laughed so much during the photo shoot, and even got a good shot of Carter and Luke together when Caitlin was testing out the lighting! It was such a great time.
The wedding planning process was so great with Caitlin and Luke. Closer to the date, Caitlin and I would email back and forth more and more. Their pre-wedding questionnaire was so thorough, which I loved. It had asked everything from basic vendor information to names of the wedding party and family, to sensitive family information that would be good to know to make sure there are no awkward moments at the wedding. The Thursday before our wedding, Caitlin and I had a phone call conversation, prepping for the day. The phone call had been 45 minutes long, and had never made me feel so relaxed and reassured our day would be okay.
The morning of the wedding was a whirlwind. Caitlin and Luke had arrived when I was finishing getting hair and makeup done. I was feeling stressed out about running behind, but Caitlin kept reassuring me everything would be okay. When Caitlin and Luke say they will do anything you need them to during the wedding day, they are not lying! Luke ended up transporting our wedding bands with him to where Carter and the groomsmen were getting ready to ensure the best man got the rings. While I was stepping into my dress, it had been revealed that the guys had been locked out of the area they were supposed to get ready in. I was about ready to freak out, but Caitlin calmly pulled me to the side, made sure I focused on her, and explained the situation and ensured it had all been figured out. Throughout the day, Caitlin also held my bouquet, lifted my train so it wouldn’t get dirty, helped readjust my veil, and was the one to remove my veil from my hair when the time came. She even helped me take off my heels after the ceremony because they were hurting my feet! Those actions just proved that they were willing to go above and beyond for our wedding day.
One of the moments I was most shocked about pertaining to how dedicated Caitlin and Luke are with their profession, was during dinner. Caitlin came up to our wedding party with her iPad to show us some of her favorite pictures they had taken during the day! I was absolutely speechless that she had them available already. There were AT LEAST 30 pictures to show! Each one was absolutely perfect.
Caitlin and Luke spent 10 whole hours with us for our wedding day. Not once did they show any signs of fatigue or exhaustion, despite it being a 10 hour working day for them! They were genuinely happy to spend our day with us, which I will never forget. They captured our day beautifully, and we could not stop looking at our photos while we are on our honeymoon! We received our whole portfolio (about 700 pictures) in less than two weeks after the wedding. Luke did phenomenal on our wedding highlight video, too (I tear up whenever I watch it). I cannot wait to receive our leather wedding album and our canvas. We will be sure to keep in touch with them in the future, as we now consider them friends. We also hope to use them and their team for future milestones, such as maternity, newborn, and family photos! Caitlin and Luke, you two are one of a kind. I don’t believe any other photographer team matches up to you guys. You are truly the best! 💕 -
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Allison Sent on 05/08/2019
Sweetest photographers ever!
I honestly don’t know where to start when I talk about how amazing our experience was with Caitlin & Luke! There is a good reason why I inquired with them before we got engaged in January 2018, and why they were our first vendor we booked just days after getting engaged. Every step of the process with Caitlin & Luke was so easy and natural. I first heard about them through a college friend who had recently gotten married, and I was obsessed with her photos! After finding them on Instagram and seeing some of the weddings they had photographed, I knew that we needed to have them as our wedding photographers. The photos were bright, bold, and best of all, real. I also loved the fact that they too are newlyweds, so they knew exactly what we were going through in that busy season of our lives. When we first booked with them, they sent us a sweet gift to congratulate us on our engagement, and have been so personable and helpful to us with all aspects of planning our wedding. When we met them for the first time in person during our engagement shoot, it felt like we were having our pictures taken by our good friends! The pictures didn’t feel posed at all; they told us to pretend like we were on a date and as a result, this helped our pictures to look and feel so natural.
The same story followed on our wedding day, when we had a snowstorm that produced 6-8 inches of snow. It was definitely not how we envisioned our wedding day, but Caitlin & Luke reassured us that everything was going to be absolutely perfect, and it really, really was! They helped us stay on time the entire day, and did everything to help make our day go so smoothly. On our wedding day, we got so many compliments from multiple people about how professional and easy-going Caitlin & Luke were. Our bridal party loved taking pictures with them, and commented so many times about how they let us have fun during our bridal party portraits. Not only that, but the pictures themselves turned out absolutely BEAUTIFUL and we got them so quickly! We got a sneak peek of some of our photos just hours after our reception and all of our finished images just 9 days after our wedding. We are having such a hard time deciding on which photos to order as prints to hang in our new home, because each and every single image is absolutely stunning.
I cannot say enough amazing things about these two! Caitlin & Luke are not just exceptional photographers, but truly exceptional people. It is rare to work with vendors who are not only committed to their craft, but also take great care of the couples they serve. We have loved every minute that we have spent working with the two of them, and are looking forward to having them photograph many more milestones in our new life together! -
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Mallory Sent on 03/05/2019Perfect wedding photographers
Caitlin and Luke feel like friends, not just your photographers. From the minute I met them in Starbucks, I knew they were right for our wedding experience. And I say experience because it’s not just the wedding day. Throughout the duration of our engagement photos they made us feel so authentically ourselves and comfortable, throughout the wedding process they asked if we needed help and offered advice outside the realms of what they were being paid for, and they will be as excited for your wedding day as you are (if not more, how is that possible??!). I can’t imagine choosing anyone else to document our wedding day - they care so much about you and your spouse, and want it to be the most perfect day possible. They go above and beyond. If you need help putting on your necklace, Caitlin is there to help. If you hate a flower in your bouquet, Caitlin knows you’re freaking out and will help pluck every bad flower out to make your bouquet perfect. If the guys need a humor break, Luke is on it with his boombox and sense of humor. Don’t feel like you’ll be comfortable in front of the camera like us? You’ll never know you were even in a photo shoot because they use their charm, wit, and kindness to make you feel like you’re the most beautiful couple they’ve ever photographed. I CANNOT recommend Caitlin and Luke more, of you choose them for your photography and videography needs you will not regret it. You’ll not only gain a wonderful vendor, but you’ll gain two beautiful friends. They made our wedding experience the best it could be and we treasure their time and consideration. Thank you, Caitlin and Luke, for the wonderful memories we get to look back on for forever. -
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Maddie Sent on 02/10/2019Best Choice Ever
Caitlin & Luke were my first booking for the wedding. I knew how badly I wanted good photographers and looked around at all the options in the area and fell in love with their style of photography. All of their pictures looked so natural and not forced light or forced poises. As if this was not enough to want to book them, you then talk to this sweet couple. They are truly the most genuine and nicest people to work with. Caitlin makes you feel like one of her close friends from the get go, and Luke just makes you just feel comfortable. They help you plan for each aspect of photos and offer advice and a community for recommendations with all of the stages of your wedding and life as a married couple. My husband also isn't a huge picture guy so Luke was great at making him feel comfortable with taking photos and not awkward with engagement pictures which made him that much more comfortable with pictures for the wedding. Then there is the pictures---they are truly AMAZING. We absolutely loved each and every one they took and had such a hard time choosing what we wanted for Save the Dates and Wedding Albums and Canvases. They also are so efficient and get your photos to you so quickly. Working with them is just not something you will regret. They are worth every penny and we are so grateful to have them as new friends from this process and the amazing memories from the photos they created. -
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Paige Sent on 11/05/2018Above and beyond service!
A couple months after getting engaged, a friend recommended we enter a contest being held by Caitlin and Luke for a free engagement session, and we won a mini session! Caitlin and Luke were super flexible with scheduling and made the engagement session easy and fun. We were so thrilled with how many great photos they took in such a short time, we decided to book them for our wedding. They are so organized and had everything ready to go for our big day, as well as a beautiful print out of the days events for everyone to have on their phone! We were so impressed by Caitlin and Luke, they're professionals and even bared nine degree weather to get the most beautiful shots! Our photos are stunning and our video is a work of art! We're so thankful we found them and would chose them all over again! -
Maeve Sent on 09/06/2018Where do I even start with Caitlin and Luke?! These two are the best! We were referred to them by our videographers and I am so happy we found them. From the very first inquiry email, they made us feel so welcomed and that our business really mattered to them. It is easy to get disillusioned with wedding planning when certain vendors only treat you as dollar signs. But Caitlin and Luke could not have given us a more personalized experience. From sending us hand written notes and welcome presents, to the continuous support over email and the phone when we got to some sticky parts in the planning process. My husband and I had a bit of a crazy time planning since he is active duty military and I lived abroad for most of our engagement. Caitlin and Luke were BEYOND flexible with us at every step of the way. Their booking process was extremely easy. The Honeybook tool they use for planning and invoicing was amazing and we wished all of our vendors had used something similar since everything was so clear and organized. We were able to view our timelines for the day, invoices, send payment and communicate with Caitlin and Luke. Caitlin and and Luke were so organized and helped us plan our day of timeline. Some people hire "day of" wedding planners to help keep everything running smoothly, but if you hire Caitlin and Luke you DEFO won't need one of those. They kept everyone organized and on time and the whole day ran so smoothly and my husband and I had zero stress. Because they worked so closely with us and our other vendors in the lead up to the big day, there wasn't a single hiccup and we owe that all to their strong work ethic. Beyond being amazing on the actual day, their turnaround times were amazing! We had over 100 photos within three days of the wedding and all of our finished photos within 10 days! I cannot recommend the two of them enough. These two really care about their couples and really do everything in their power to make your wedding day the best day ever
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Heather Sent on 09/05/2018Caitlin and Luke are amazing photographers and truly wonderful people to work with. Caitlin and Luke were recommended to us by our friends who had used them for their anniversary photo shoot. When we first reached out to Caitlin and Luke to enquire for our wedding we knew right away that we wanted them as our wedding photographers. They are extremely quick in responding to emails and are so helpful throughout the entire wedding process. They helped us pick the perfect picture locations, offered advice on engagement photo outfits, worked on wedding day timeline and so much more. Caitlin and Luke made us feel extremely comfortable taking photos and were amazing at providing direction and different poses. Throughout our wedding day Caitlin and Luke made sure the day was going smoothly and that we were having a great time. We were even given sneak peeks of our amazing wedding photos at our reception! We have received so many sweet compliments form our guest about Caitlin and Luke and our wedding pictures are absolutely beautiful. Working with Caitlin and Luke made this whole process fun and exciting. Caitlin and Luke are two of the most genuine and kind people and are extremely talented photographers.
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Rachel Sent on 08/13/2018As my Mom and I were looking for my wedding dress, she had mentioned a well-respected married couple that specializes in wedding photography. That exact day, I not only found my wedding dress, but I was also in awe of the photographs that were displayed around the bridal shop. I pointed out the name located on the pictures, hoping my Mom would confirm that Caitlin and Luke were the married couple she had heard about. THE STARS COULD HAVE NOT ALIGNED BETTER! To be honest, I am not the most “girly girl”. Make up, cute outfits, accessories, dresses, and flowers (you know, everything a photographer dreams of) were rather overwhelming to me. Caitlin (and Luke, too!) could not have been more understanding, patient, knowledgeable and comforting for me during all of our photo-shoots. Caitlin and Luke not only know how to make a tomboy look and feel beautiful, but they also know how to prioritize, organize and give recommendations for your big day. One thing that stands out to me is the extra effort they put in when creating your own personal timeline for your big day. THIS IS NOT THEIR FIRST RODEO. Even when our timeline did not go as planned, Caitlin was reassuring and actually GAINED us extra time because of her expertise.
Future brides: whether you’re a girly-girl, tomboy or somewhere in-between, Caitlin and Luke will make you feel so comfortable and take many weights off of your shoulders during your big day. They even let our little guy capture some photos! Caitlin and Luke, we could not have been more blessed to work with the both of you. Thank you!!
Rachel Brize (and Deron, too!)
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Sarah Sent on 07/18/2018Caitlin and Luke were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! We were drawn to their work for the bold color, ability to show personality in their photos, and the beautiful portraits we saw in their portfolios. Caitlin was always very quick to respond to messages and helped me with anything I could've asked for including nailing down a tricky timeline. They were so flexible the day of and knew exactly what they were doing. We are truly grateful for their upbeat and understanding nature. It is clear that Caitlin and Luke are a dream team and truly so talented and dedicated to their jobs. The amount of knockout wedding portraits that we have from our wedding day is unbelievable. We have gotten many compliments on our wedding photos and are so proud to share them with family and friends. Caitlin and Luke gave us one of the best gifts which is a irreplaceable keepsake from our wedding day. We are truly grateful we came across them in our wedding vendor search! -
Kellie Sent on 07/03/2018Caitlin & Luke are the most amazing photographers! Their love and passion for what they do shines through each and every photograph. I started planning our wedding a little over a year in advance. I did a lot of research on photographers because I wanted to make sure we picked the perfect people to share our special day with. Once I found Caitlin & Luke, I never looked elsewhere. I loved the way they are able to capture such special moments seamlessly! They are super accommodating, professional, and their communication is unmatched! Not only did they ease my mind about feeling comfortable with them, but they gave us advice on other vendors, helped get the schedule together, and kept everything running smoothly the day of. From the very first time we talked with them, they made us feel more like valued friends than paying clients. They truly value everyone they get to work with. Choosing them for our wedding was not only the best decision but the easiest!!! We cannot wait to use them in the future! :)
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Emily Sent on 06/26/2018Not only do Caitlin and Luke’s photos exemplify pure joy, they themselves are an absolute joy to work with. For my husband and I, we knew we wanted a husband and wife team that was truly passionate about their work but most of all, passionate about their own marriage. Their work clearly shows how much they care for their couples and the amount of time and effort they pour into their business. Throughout the entire planning process, they were constantly checking in and always asking if you needed help with anything (and by anything, I mean ANYTHING). Words cannot describe how much we recommend Caitlin and Luke for your wedding day. They are so much more than photographers, they become your friends. -
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Ashley Sent on 05/04/2018Caitlin and Luke were a dream team for our wedding! Having a husband and wife team made for a more personal experience, especially considering they shared a similar faith background as us. From the moment we reached out to Caitlin and Luke they were responsive, enthusiastic, and so sweet. Their organization and attention to detail was so reassuring, which made for a much more simplistic planning experience. They are an incredibly skilled team and they were able to capture our personalities and vision perfectly. I can't say enough wonderful things about Caitlin and Luke; if you're in the IL area, book them, you won't regret it! :)
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Chelsea Sent on 01/29/2017I am in love with my wedding pictures! Cailtin and Luke did a fabulous job of getting the shots that we wanted. Caitlin is always very responsive and friendly with her e-mails, throughly answering all my questions.
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