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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
Two weekends in Chicago in a row?! Whew, it’s been a whirlwind of a fun few weeks around here for Luke and I! Last Saturday, we celebrated with our sweet couple Maeve and Elliot at their University Club of Chicago wedding, and just this past weekend, we spent all day with our sweet couple Heather […]
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August 21, 2018
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Happy Wednesday, friends!! We are so overwhelmed by the super sweet response we received from so many of you after we shared that we bought our first home on Friday morning! WOW!! Can I just say for a second just how much it means to us that we get to share our little life with […]
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August 20, 2018
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Happy Thursday, friends! We hope you all have had the best week! Has the blog been packed this week or WHAT?! In case you missed it, head on over here to check out Melanie & Charlie’s engagement session at Illinois State University and here to check out Maeve & Elliot’s wedding photos at the University […]
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August 16, 2018
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Happy Wednesday, friends! Luke and I are so excited to be sharing this precious session with you guys on the blog today! A few months back, Melanie and Charlie reached out to us about photographing their engagement session on Illinois State University’s campus because these two met and fell in love at Illinois State University. […]
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August 15, 2018
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Happy Tuesday, friends! It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means… we get to share Saturday’s beautiful wedding day with you all! Yay! We had the best time getting to celebrate with Maeve and Elliot on Saturday in downtown Chicago for their gorgeous wedding. The day started out with some getting ready and detail time […]
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August 14, 2018
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Happy Tuesday, friends! You know what Tuesday means… it means we get to share Saturday’s wedding with you all! So here we go! We had an amazing day with Hannah and Gabe on Saturday on their wedding day! We started off the day with Hannah at the cutest little Airbnb in Champaign before heading to […]
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August 7, 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!
