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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! 

Have you ever looked at impressive photographs and thought, “I wish I could do that professionally”? Well, here’s some encouraging news: you can start a successful photography business even with very little experience! The photography industry is really flourishing. Consider that the global photography services market was valued at $55.6 billion in 2023 and is […]

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June 13, 2025

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The camera world certainly shifted when Nikon fully embraced mirrorless technology back in 2018! After many years where DSLRs reigned supreme, this move represented more than just a new product; it showed Nikon recognizing a major change happening in photography. Fast forward to today, and their Z series has blossomed from those first cameras into […]

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June 8, 2025

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Table of ContentsTransforming Engagement Sessions: Elevate Your Premium Photography Client ExperienceInitial Contact: Setting the Tone for ExcellenceTailored Pre-Session Consultations: Understanding Client NeedsCurating the Perfect Engagement SessionEngagement Photoshoot: Creating Memorable ExperiencesPost-Session Experience: Going Beyond Delivering PhotosFostering Long-Term Relationships with ClientsLeveraging Technology for an Enhanced ExperienceFrequently Asked Questions About Premium Engagement Photography ExperiencesConclusion: Building a Reputation as […]

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June 3, 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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March 2, 2022

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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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January 10, 2022

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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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