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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
If we had a dollar for every time a sweet bride asked us what on earth we would do we do if it rains on her wedding day, let’s just say would be rich… ha!! For real, though, we 100% understand any bride’s worries about what would happen if the forecast included lots of rain […]
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April 3, 2017
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If only y’all knew how darn excited we are to be sharing these pretty images with you today… oh my goodness gracious! On Monday, I shared about my experience at Trio Dallas this past week, and you can read all about that by clicking right here! Many of you guys have asked what the best part about […]
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March 30, 2017
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Happy Monday, friends! If you’ve been following us on Instagram at all, you know that I (Caitlin) was out of the state last week for an INCREDIBLE week at the Trio Workshop in Dallas, Texas! And y’all… I cannot even start to explain how amazing that week was for me and for the future growth […]
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March 27, 2017
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Happy Wednesday, friends! We hope your week has been incredible so far and that you’ve been productive, regardless of if you’ve been planning your wedding or running a killer business! As you probably have seen on Caitlin’s Instagram, she is in Dallas for the week for a photography workshop! But, Luke is holding down the […]
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March 22, 2017
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When it snows in Illinois in March, THIS is what happens! 😉 We found out over the weekend that it was going to snow on Sunday night and throughout most of Monday, and we’re so happy we got to get outside and take advantage of it with some sweet friends of ours!! We met Kelsi […]
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March 15, 2017
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Happy Monday y’all! We hope your weekend was nothing short of amazing. We just finished off a really crazy, challenging season for us, so we’ve been soaking up some time together and with family over the past few days. It’s been so needed, but now we are totally ready to jump back into work and are […]
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March 13, 2017
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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!
