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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! 

Choosing the right family photographer in Champaign, IL can feel a little overwhelming when you’re hoping to capture cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Your family deserves portraits that show genuine connections, honest feelings, and the unique story you’re building together. The right photographer becomes someone who truly helps keep your most treasured memories […]

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September 25, 2025

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Pregnancy brings a unique glow that deserves to be captured beautifully! As your body changes and your family prepares to welcome a new life, professional maternity photography offers an intimate way to record this exciting chapter. The anticipation, the tender interactions between partners, and that great round bump all tell a story worth preserving forever! […]

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September 19, 2025

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Pregnancy brings anticipation and remarkable physical changes that deserve to be beautifully documented! As your body nurtures new life, professional maternity photography in Peoria, IL transforms this special chapter into timeless memories your family will treasure for generations. The growing demand reflects the significant value families place on documenting this precious time! The children’s and […]

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September 13, 2025

Happy 2022, friends! We can’t believe we’re already almost halfway through the first month of 2022. 2021 was such a special year for us as we welcomed a whole lot of change and newness within our own little family, and we are so excited to see what 2022 holds! We know 2022 is going to […]

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January 13, 2022

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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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It is with great JOY and love that we announce the arrival of our sweet son, Grayson Henry! We could not be more excited to welcome our precious, prayed for baby boy to our family. Our little man joined the family close to three weeks ago, and we could not be more smitten! We are […]

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April 30, 2021

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Today is my favorite person’s birthday!!! It has been an unusual and bittersweet week for us, and Luke is always the first to say that his birthday is “just another day” (whatever babe 🙄💓), but I want to make sure this guy still feels incredibly celebrated and loved today!⁣⁣The past year has been one of […]

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March 25, 2021

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Pregnancy must haves for first time mom

You know it’s the off season when we have time to share things like this 😉 I love putting together posts with fun content like this for you guys, and our off season is a perfect time! I also found posts like these SO helpful throughout my pregnancy, and if I can pass anything along […]

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February 17, 2021

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We are getting so close to meeting baby Grayson! My due date is exactly two months away, which is so crazy to me. We are so grateful that we got to squeeze in these maternity photos before baby boy arrives! It may have been absolutely freezing during our shoot, but it was still so special […]

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February 12, 2021

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