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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
Are these two not the cutest thing you’ve ever seen?! My goodness gracious!! Luke and I have just had the bet time getting to know Nichole and Brent ever since they joined the Caitlin & Luke family after they got engaged, and we could not be more excited to be sharing their engagement photos with […]
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October 30, 2018
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Happy Thursday, friends! We have yet another wonderful engagement session to get to share with you guys today! Ahh! Can you tell it’s busy season around here?! I had the BEST time getting to hang out with Evan and Kylie for their engagement session just a few days ago! And when I say “I,” I […]
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October 25, 2018
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Happy Tuesday, friends! Luke and I are just so incredibly excited to be sharing Nicole and Trey’s Washington Park Botanical Gardens engagement photos with you guys today!! Ahh! These two have been a part of the 2019 crew for quite some time now, and Luke and I’d had a chance to sit down with and […]
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October 23, 2018
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I won’t lie… this sweet session with Lakyn and Dwight is for certain a new fall favorite for us! Don’t their images just exude fall?! Ahh! We are obsessed!! Where do we even start with these two?! Luke and Lakyn were in the same nursing school back when Luke actually was in nursing school… 😉 […]
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October 18, 2018
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Where do we even begin with Katie and Ben?! My goodness gracious! Luke and I initially connected with Katie and Ben after a wedding we shot last summer, and we always just KNEW we deeply wanted to shoot these two’s wedding one day… and this summer, we found out that was actually going to happen!!! […]
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October 16, 2018
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If this session doesn’t feel like fall, I don’t know what does! Gosh did we have the BEST time with Jenny and Ryland at their engagement session with us a few days ago! These guys braved the windiest night for engagement photos ever and absolutely made the most of it with us!! We have been […]
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October 11, 2018
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Cue the confetti! I've officially received your inquiry, and we couldn't be more excited to start this journey with you.
I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.
I cannot wait to chat soon!
