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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! 

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

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Those tiny fingers, that sweet newborn smell, the way your baby curls up, these precious first weeks pass by so quickly! If you are welcoming a little one in Champaign, Illinois, professional newborn photography offers a lovely way to freeze time and create lasting recollections of your baby’s earliest days. Table of ContentsWhy Choose Professional […]

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October 25, 2025

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Table of ContentsCapturing Life’s Wonderful Steps: Professional Maternity Photography in Bloomington, ILWhy Choose Professional Maternity PhotographyMedical Timing and Safety AdviceWhat Makes Bloomington IL Maternity Photography DistinctA Guide to Maternity Photography Session TypesInvestment and Package Options for 2025General Questions and Practical Things to ConsiderFrequently Asked QuestionsPicking Your Bloomington Maternity Photographer Capturing Life’s Wonderful Steps: Professional Maternity […]

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October 17, 2025

Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Before we explore the ups and downs of this career path, it’s worth noting that success starts with understanding wedding […]

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December 7, 2024

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Taking on your first wedding as a photographer is equal parts exciting and intimidating. That rush of adrenaline as you pack your gear, double-check your batteries, and prepare to capture one of the most important days in a couple’s life – we’ve been there, and we know exactly how you’re feeling. While it’s natural to […]

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December 4, 2024

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After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve learned that mastering light isn’t about having the fanciest gear – it’s about understanding how to work with what you have. While many photographers get caught up chasing the latest equipment, we shoot about 70-75% of our wedding day using natural light. If you’re just starting your […]

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November 29, 2024

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How to book more weddings

As we mentioned in last week’s blog post, one of the most common questions we are asked by other wedding photographers is: “How do I book more weddings?” In this post, we started to answer this question by FIRST tackling the question of, “How do I get more wedding inquiries?” We gave you guys 5 […]

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May 4, 2020

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How to book more weddings

One of the most common questions we get asked is: “How do I start booking more weddings?” As photographers, what we should be asking first is, “How do I get more wedding inquiries?” The truth is that the MORE wedding inquiries you get, the HIGHER your chances are for booking up! This is why we’ve […]

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April 27, 2020

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Remember the Coronavirus?

Remember the Coronavirus? This is what we will all be saying in a few months from now! Technology is amazing in a lot of ways! We are able to contact people all across the world in a matter of seconds and see their faces. We can even be anywhere in the world in 30 hours […]

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March 16, 2020

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