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I'm a luxury photographer serving brides & mothers who desire a stress-free & joyful photography experience that allows them to enjoy each special season... and to 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

I never, ever planned on sharing a post like this, but over the past few weeks and months, God has been making it abundantly clear to Luke and I that sharing our story was exactly what He wanted us to do. I tried to run away from it and pretend that maybe we hadn’t heard […]

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February 21, 2020

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This is Luke’s story of how we had to quit something good, to start something great! Some of you may not know that Luke was in Nursing school before we got into business together! We took the leap and went full time, and our parachute didn’t open right away. Now, we are soaring- and we […]

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February 17, 2020

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If you’ve ever peeked at our For Brides page on our website, you probably noticed that we mention our ideal bride likely follows at least a few dog accounts on Instagram. Why?! It is hilarious to us just how many of our couples are MAJOR dog lovers… and it’s actually one of the things I […]

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February 14, 2020

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Are you a photographer who is thinking about adding your spouse to your business? Maybe you are looking into getting into business with your spouse at the same time! Whatever your situation, these 3 tips for working with your spouse as a wedding photographer will help you make the right decision! We’ve learned a lot […]

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February 13, 2020

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Happy Wednesday, friends!! We are Caitlin & Luke, Bloomington IL Wedding Photographers Goodness, gracious are we so excited to be sharing Olivia and Tyler’s gorgeous engagement session with you all today- ahh!! These two drove and flew all the way from Texas and Minnesota for a weekend filled with their Ewing Cultural Center engagement session, […]

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February 12, 2020

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How to Create an Autoresponder for Honeybook Contact Forms

Table of ContentsVisual Learner? Check out our video!Add A Honeybook Form To Your WebsiteGet ZapierThe Zapier ProcessDon’t miss this step!Set up GmailCustomize Your EmailTest & Sit Back and RelaxStruggle with posing? Download our free guide! Visual Learner? Check out our video! Ever struggled with setting up an autoresponder with your Honeybook contact form? If so, […]

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