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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 Peoria, IL can transform quick occasions into cherished memories your family will hold dear for generations. Professional family photography is about safeguarding the real connections, happy laughter, and true love that shapes your unique story. We think that’s pretty special! Table of ContentsWhy Choose a Skilled Family Photographer in […]

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October 4, 2025

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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

Starline Factory Harvard Illinois Wedding Photos

I have no idea how we’re even at this point, but guys… this sweet wedding was our official start to our 2018 wedding season! And oh my goodness, did we have a good start to our year. Wow, wow, wow! I could write an entire novel about this day and about our experience working with […]

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April 17, 2018

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Oh sweet goodness… I still can’t even believe I’m sitting down to write this post, guys- I’ll be totally honest! I know I said the same thing in our Best of 2017 Engagements blog post (you can catch that post right here!), but I literally cannot believe the way our 2017 flew by! I feel […]

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January 18, 2018

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One word comes to my mind as I start writing this post. Are you ready for it? HOW?! Ha! I cannot help but wonder how on earth it is that we just shot our last wedding of 2017! This wedding season absolutely flew by for Luke and I, and part of me feels like it was […]

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January 3, 2018

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How on earth is it already mid-December… and how on earth do we have just ONE more wedding before our 2017 wedding season is complete?! Oh my goodness! We got to celebrate with Morgan and Ryan on Saturday this week, and it was seriously the sweetest day. We met up with these two for their […]

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December 19, 2017

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Fall Midwest Wedding // Bloomington Normal Wedding Photographer

Oh guys… where do we even begin?! We had an absolutely phenomenal weekend getting to celebrate with Abbey and Colton on Saturday! I can hardly believe that it’s been as long as it has since we first began chatting with Abbey about her wedding experience, but it’s been since the very beginning of the year! […]

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November 15, 2017

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Oh guys, I’m not even entirely sure where to start with talking about the sweet day we’re about to share with you all! Wow. We have known Jess and Jordan for about a year now, and we initially started chatting with them last summer about their October wedding! From the instant we actually met in […]

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November 1, 2017

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