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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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The Caitlin & Luke Blog has been retired for now! Feel free to browse the blog's archives to view lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

Bloomington Illinois Wedding Photographer, Champaign Illinois Wedding Photographer, Allerton Park Wedding Photos

Ever felt that shooting pain in your shoulders halfway through a wedding? Or maybe you’ve experienced that moment of panic when your camera strap decides to twist up right as the couple starts their first dance? Yeah, we need to talk about camera straps – because they’re either making your life easier or slowly destroying […]

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January 20, 2025

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As wedding photographers, we know a camera bag needs to handle everything a wedding day throws at you. From rain showers during outdoor ceremonies to quick gear swaps at receptions, the right bag makes a real difference in how smoothly your day runs. While the Pelican 1510 has been our trusted companion through countless weddings, […]

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January 18, 2025

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As a wedding photographer, your clients trust you with their most precious memories. Behind every portrait and candid moment lies something often overlooked but absolutely crucial – your memory cards. While most photographers obsess over camera bodies and lenses, we’ve learned through both success and failure that these small pieces of technology can be the […]

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January 17, 2025

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Hello friends, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog today! My goodness am I excited to be sharing this sweet maternity session with you all- let’s do it! Before we dive in, though, I always love to introduce us to those of you who are new to the Caitlin and Luke Blog. […]

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Hi friends, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog! We could not be more thrilled to be sharing the prettiest winter maternity session right here on the blog today. But first, let us introduce ourselves to those of you who are new to the Caitlin and Luke blog! Hello- we are Caitlin […]

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog! We have yet another lovely maternity session to share with you all today, and we are so excited about it! But first, we’d love to introduce ourselves to those of you who may be new to the Caitlin and Luke blog, so let’s […]

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October 25, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, everyone! We are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, IL maternity photographers, and we are so honored to have been able to capture this beautiful maternity session at Pettengill-Morron House Museum! Getting to meet up with Lauren & Baylor for their maternity shoot was such a gift! If you know these two’s story, you know Lauren […]

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September 16, 2021

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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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I cannot wait to chat soon!