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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

Hey friends and happy Friday! What better way to finish off the work week and head into the weekend than to share a darling maternity session with you all?! You probably recognize the sweet faces in this post, and that’s for good reason… this is the third time we’ve photographed our sweet friends Kellie and Alex! These […]

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April 12, 2019

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How to deliver wedding galleries quickly

Hey friends, and Happy Friday! Luke and I have some fun news to share with you guys today! Recently, we were honored to be interviewed by The Bokeh Podcast for wedding photographers, and our episode officially went live TODAY! ???? In our episode, we chat about why we place SO much value on loving our […]

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March 29, 2019

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Why a Wedding Album Is Worth the Investment

If you’ve been following us for long, you are already well aware of Luke and I’s total obsession with heirloom wedding albums- and you know how important we believe these sweet albums are! However, albums are often something many couples are hesitant to invest in, especially after all the other wedding-related expenses they just dealt […]

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March 26, 2019

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5 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Photography and Videography Team

Have you ever considered hiring a wedding photography & videography team, rather than tracking down these two vendors independent of one another? It’s something more and more brides are realizing makes a lot of sense as they plan their wedding days, and we’re SO happy about that! As a husband and wife team, we realized […]

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March 20, 2019

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Mrs Box Giveaway, Giveaway for Brides

Hello friends! We’re super excited to be sharing a big announcement with you all today- are you ready?! We are launching a YEAR of monthly giveaways today! Luke and I have been talking a lot lately about how we have been blessed with an AMAZING community around here, and as our way of thanking you […]

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March 4, 2019

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Sunset Portraits in Your Wedding Day Timeline

In case you hadn’t caught on by now, Luke and I absolutely LOVE when our couples make time for sunset portraits on their wedding day! There is just something special about this beautiful time of the evening on a wedding day, and they always end up being some of our very favorite images of all time… […]

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February 23, 2019

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