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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! 

Choosing the right family photographer in Peoria, IL can transform quick occasions into cherished memories your family will hold dear for generations. Professional family photography is about safeguarding the real connections, happy laughter, and true love that shapes your unique story. We think that’s pretty special! Table of ContentsWhy Choose a Skilled Family Photographer in […]

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October 4, 2025

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Choosing the right family photographer in Champaign, IL can feel a little overwhelming when you’re hoping to capture cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Your family deserves portraits that show genuine connections, honest feelings, and the unique story you’re building together. The right photographer becomes someone who truly helps keep your most treasured memories […]

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September 25, 2025

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Pregnancy brings a unique glow that deserves to be captured beautifully! As your body changes and your family prepares to welcome a new life, professional maternity photography offers an intimate way to record this exciting chapter. The anticipation, the tender interactions between partners, and that great round bump all tell a story worth preserving forever! […]

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September 19, 2025

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Hi friends, and happy Thursday! We are Caitlin & Luke, Milwaukee Wedding Photographers and guess what? It’s almost the weekend… yay!! Today, Luke and I are so excited that we get to share a really fun engagement session with you all, and one of the reasons it’s so fun is that WE DIDN’T PHOTOGRAPH IT! 😉 Ha!! […]

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February 21, 2019

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It’s finally here… one of our very favorite posts of the entire YEAR! Every year, we go through every single finished client gallery and gather all of our favorite images from that year, and we split up our favorites between two posts- one just for Engagements & Anniversaries, and another for Weddings! 🙂 Today, we […]

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Hi friends, and happy Wednesday! We hope you all are having wonderful weeks!! 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 Caitlin […]

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December 19, 2018

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Hi friends, and happy Thursday! It’s almost the weekend… yay!! Today, Luke and I are so excited that we get to share a really fun engagement session with you all, and one of the reasons it’s so fun is that WE DIDN’T PHOTOGRAPH IT!  Ha!! Our incredible team members slash our business’ other husband & wife […]

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December 13, 2018

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Happy Tuesday, friends! I can hardly believe we’re about to share our last few engagement sessions of 2018 with you all this month… how is that even possible?! We already cannot wait to share the Best of 2018 Engagement Session blog post with you all in December, and you can BET Taylor and Jared will […]

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November 20, 2018

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Are you guys ready to see some of our new favorite images of all time?! Let’s do this! We are so happy to be sharing Brooke & Jessee’s wintry engagement session at Soderstrom Castle in Peoria with you all today! 🙂 Yay! Where do we even begin with these guys?! Brooke was actually a bridesmaid […]

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November 20, 2018

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I cannot wait to chat soon!