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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! 

When I first started pricing my wedding photography services, I made the classic mistake most beginners do—I looked at what others charged and undercut them to get bookings. Fast forward three years and I was drowning in work but barely making ends meet. Sound familiar? The global wedding photography market is projected to grow from […]

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March 17, 2025

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Indoor wedding photography isn’t about simply working around tricky conditions—it’s about embracing what makes these spaces special! From the soft glow of candlelit receptions to the intimate energy of a bride getting ready in a cozy hotel suite, indoor settings offer a depth and richness that outdoor locations can’t always match. Over the years, we’ve […]

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March 15, 2025

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Imagine wrapping up a beautiful wedding shoot, confident you’ve captured every meaningful glance and joyful tear—only to realize later that your files are gone. It’s every photographer’s nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be your reality! Whether you’re navigating the challenges of a rainy-day wedding, dialing in the best camera settings for a poorly lit […]

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March 11, 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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