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I'm a luxury family photographer serving mothers 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! 

Table of ContentsIntroduction, Rediscovering Film PhotographyWhy Film Cameras Possess Lasting AppealSearch Intent, What Makes a Camera the “Best” for Film Photography?Understanding Film Camera Types and FormatsTop New Film Cameras for Modern PhotographersExploring the Market, Best Used and Vintage Film CamerasBest Compact Film Cameras for Everyday UseBest Medium Format Film Cameras for Detailed ImagesDiving into Luxury, […]

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November 14, 2025

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Have you noticed how much families appreciate those multi-generational photos that capture everyone together! Getting three generations, twenty-plus cheerful faces, and not one person blinking in a single frame can feel like a big accomplishment in photography! Having photographed many extended families over several years, we’ve put together a dependable approach that consistently creates wonderful […]

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November 9, 2025

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Your baby’s first weeks truly are a whirlwind of gentle sighs, tiny yawns, and cozy snuggles! These special times deserve to be held onto with the thoughtfulness and care that only professional newborn photography Peoria IL can provide. Families everywhere understand the irreplaceable value of preserving these first memories through thoughtful photography, with the global […]

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November 1, 2025

Creating a rock-solid wedding photography timeline can transform your photography game. We know how overwhelming wedding day scheduling can feel, but with the right approach, you can turn chaos into a symphony.

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December 1, 2024

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After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve learned that mastering light isn’t about having the fanciest gear – it’s about understanding how to work with what you have. While many photographers get caught up chasing the latest equipment, we shoot about 70-75% of our wedding day using natural light. If you’re just starting your […]

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November 29, 2024

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When we first became Canon Professional Service (CPS) members, we were overwhelmed! (Here is a post that explains more about the memberships) There wasn’t much guidance on what we needed to do and we felt pretty insecure sending in our gear! Now, a few years later we feel so confident sending in our gear every […]

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September 4, 2024

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to our blog! We are so excited to be sharing a beautiful engagement session with you all today. But before we dive in, let us first introduce ourselves to those of you who are new to our blog! We are Caitlin and Luke, and we are Bloomington Illinois wedding photographers! […]

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March 30, 2022

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Hi again, everyone! And welcome back to the Caitlin and Luke Photography blog. Wow am I excited to share this sweet session with you all today- let’s dive right in! But first, I’d love to quickly introduce us to any of you who may be new to the Caitlin and Luke Blog! We are Caitlin […]

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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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