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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

Free Mentoring Session Giveaway: For Photographers!

GIVEAWAY!! Cue the confetti! ???? You read that blog post title right, friends… we are officially GIVING AWAY one free, 2-hour long mentoring session with the two of us to one lucky photographer! Ah! How fun is that?! As you know if you’ve been following us for any length of time, we’re super passionate about caring […]

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April 9, 2018

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Wedding Photography Internship Bloomington Normal Illinois

Ahh!! I can’t even believe we’re pressing PUBLISH on this post, but here we are, friends! Woohoo!! You read that right… we are officially launching the Caitlin & Luke Internship Program this year! This is something that, 1., has been on our hearts to offer forever and ever, and 2., I wish had been around […]

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January 2, 2018

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The Spark Retreat

Hey everyone!! We hope your week has been off to a wonderful start so far. We are SO excited to be able to announce the official dates and pricing for The Spark Retreat, the workshop we’re hosting in April with our friend Rachael Schirano! In case you missed our very first post about this brand new […]

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November 1, 2017

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The Spark Retreat

    We adore celebrating joyful, authentic & enduring love. We believe that there is beauty in running a successful business, we believe in hustle, we believe in pursuing excellence, and we believe that launching & running a successful photography business isn’t as complicated as it seems. and we’re passionate about serving other photographers. That’s why Luke […]

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October 17, 2017

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What Working In The Wedding Industry Is Like

Here’s the thing: When I second shot my first wedding as a junior in high school, I had nooo idea what I was getting myself into. 😉 I went to bed that night after I got home late and set down all my bags in my room at my parents’ house, and I remember how […]

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August 4, 2017

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Tips on working from home

Any of you sweet people who work from home like Luke and I do know that, while the ability to do so is an ENORMOUS blessing, it’s also super challenging to balance at times! Fortunately, Luke and I are both very self-motivated people, so we rarely struggle with wanting to work or feeling unmotivated to […]

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May 10, 2017

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I cannot wait to chat soon!