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I'm a luxury family photographer serving mothers 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! 

Table of ContentsIntroduction, Rediscovering Film PhotographyWhy Film Cameras Possess Lasting AppealSearch Intent, What Makes a Camera the “Best” for Film Photography?Understanding Film Camera Types and FormatsTop New Film Cameras for Modern PhotographersExploring the Market, Best Used and Vintage Film CamerasBest Compact Film Cameras for Everyday UseBest Medium Format Film Cameras for Detailed ImagesDiving into Luxury, […]

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November 14, 2025

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Have you noticed how much families appreciate those multi-generational photos that capture everyone together! Getting three generations, twenty-plus cheerful faces, and not one person blinking in a single frame can feel like a big accomplishment in photography! Having photographed many extended families over several years, we’ve put together a dependable approach that consistently creates wonderful […]

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November 9, 2025

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Your baby’s first weeks truly are a whirlwind of gentle sighs, tiny yawns, and cozy snuggles! These special times deserve to be held onto with the thoughtfulness and care that only professional newborn photography Peoria IL can provide. Families everywhere understand the irreplaceable value of preserving these first memories through thoughtful photography, with the global […]

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November 1, 2025

Hi friends, and welcome back to our blog! I’m so thrilled to be blogging this sweet maternity session today! But first, if you are brand new around here, welcome!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL maternity photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this darling maternity session for our […]

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June 22, 2021

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Happy Monday, friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Indianapolis, IN wedding photographers, and we had the total honor of getting to work with our sweet couple Kristen & Brad for their gorgeous INDUSTRY wedding day! We have been looking forward to this sweet wedding day for quite some time now, and it did not disappoint. […]

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June 21, 2021

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Happy Tuesday, friends! Wedding season is in full swing around here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Today, we get to share yet another gorgeous wedding day with you all, and goodness are we obsessed with how this one turned out. So fun! But first, if you’re new around here, let us introduce ourselves first. […]

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June 15, 2021

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Oh my goodness are we excited to be sharing this gorgeous engagement session with you all today! Happy Tuesday, friends! If you’re new around here, we are Caitlin and Luke- Bloomington, IL wedding photographers, and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing Courtney and Andrew’s gorgeous Ewing Manor engagement photos with you all today! […]

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June 8, 2021

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spring Fransen Nature Area maternity session photographed by IL maternity photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, Bloomington Illinois maternity session

Hi friends, and happy Thursday! We could not be more excited to be sharing the most gorgeous springtime maternity session with you all today right here on the blog! If you are brand new around here, welcome!! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL maternity photographers, and I’ll admit it- we are officially obsessed with […]

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May 27, 2021

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spring Pear Tree Estate wedding photographed by IL wedding photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, Champaign Illinois wedding day

Happy Thursday, friends! Get ready, because we have another gorgeous wedding day that we get to share with you all right here on the blog today! Ahh! But first, if you’re new around here, let us introduce ourselves first. We are Caitlin & Luke- Champaign, IL wedding photographers, and our team had the total honor […]

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May 20, 2021

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