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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! 

The camera world certainly shifted when Nikon fully embraced mirrorless technology back in 2018! After many years where DSLRs reigned supreme, this move represented more than just a new product; it showed Nikon recognizing a major change happening in photography. Fast forward to today, and their Z series has blossomed from those first cameras into […]

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June 8, 2025

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Table of ContentsTransforming Engagement Sessions: Elevate Your Premium Photography Client ExperienceInitial Contact: Setting the Tone for ExcellenceTailored Pre-Session Consultations: Understanding Client NeedsCurating the Perfect Engagement SessionEngagement Photoshoot: Creating Memorable ExperiencesPost-Session Experience: Going Beyond Delivering PhotosFostering Long-Term Relationships with ClientsLeveraging Technology for an Enhanced ExperienceFrequently Asked Questions About Premium Engagement Photography ExperiencesConclusion: Building a Reputation as […]

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Have you noticed how the best engagement photos often look completely natural? Behind that effortless appearance is often careful guidance from photographers who understand that great engagement shots capture genuine connection, not simply appearances. As engagement photos become a more significant part of the wedding journey, knowing how to guide couples into poses that tell […]

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May 30, 2025

Hi friends! I’ve had so many requests to put together a post with our favorite newborn products and resources since welcoming baby Grayson to our family in April! I love getting to put together things like this, so bear with me- it’s a bit of a long post. But, I hope it is super helpful […]

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August 26, 2021

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Happy Thursday, everyone! We are so excited to be sharing yet another fun maternity session with you all today. The best! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL maternity photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this beautiful maternity session for our friends Lauren and Jordan!  Lauren and Jordan should […]

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August 12, 2021

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Hello everyone! In case you couldn’t tell, my booking schedule has been PACKED with maternity sessions this year! I am here for it, and I have adored getting to photograph so many of these sweet sessions for so many wonderful couples all year long. Today, I get to share my sweet new friends Kaitlin & […]

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August 9, 2021

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Hi friends! My goodness, are we so excited to be sharing a fun little session with you all today! Just wait until you see these sweet photos. Wow! We are Caitlin & Luke- Brimfield, IL family photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this sweet session for our friends Lauren […]

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Welcome back to the blog, friends! Wow, are we excited to share this beautiful wedding day with you all today- we had the most amazing time getting to celebrate Emily and Kyle’s gorgeous wedding day with them! If you’re new around here, welcome- we are Caitlin & Luke- Champaign, IL wedding photographers, and we absolutely […]

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Happy Friday, friends! What better way is there to end the week than by sharing a gorgeous session right here on the blog?! I can’t think of one! 😉 We are Caitlin & Luke- Lombard, IL maternity photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this beautiful maternity session for our […]

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