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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! 

Capturing the perfect engagement photos isn’t just about having an expensive camera—it’s about knowing exactly how to use it. As someone who’s photographed hundreds of couples in their most tender moments, I’ve discovered that the right camera settings can transform a standard photoshoot into a collection of breathtaking memories. Whether you’re shooting in golden hour […]

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June 16, 2025

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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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Hey friends! We are Caitlin & Luke- Peoria, IL Wedding Photographers! We had the total honor of being Lauren and Carl’s wedding photographers for their stunner of a wedding day this past weekend, and today we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing a peek into their big day right here on our blog! Lauren […]

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August 3, 2020

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Caitlin and Luke Photography, Peoria Illinois Wedding Photographers, Illinois Wedding Photographers, Venue Chisca Wedding Photos

Hey friends, and happy Tuesday! Today we are SO excited because we get to share Saturday’s stunner of a wedding with you all!! We have been excited for Brooke’s Venue Chisca wedding since we first heard from Brooke last year! Brooke was a bridesmaid in this gorgeous wedding we photographed last year, and the sweet […]

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Hello everyone! We hope you guys have been enjoying all the gorgeousness both we and our team have been getting to share with you all right here on the blog lately… there sure has been a lot of it, right? We’ve all been loving getting to spend so much of this beautiful spring season hanging […]

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May 20, 2019

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