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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 heirlooms 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

  Do you guys remember when we announced we were doing a big Engagement Session Giveaway at the beginning of January?! Well… we hosted a huge and fun giveaway earlier this month for an engagement session with us, and we recently announced the grand prize winner over on our Facebook page! Not only that, but […]

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January 24, 2017

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Off Season Tips for Photographers

Alright… raise your hand if you’re a photographer who is confused by the concept of an “off season” because the work actually doesn’t ever stop. Ha… we get it! We definitely resonate with what Jasmine Star says about the off season: There’s no such thing as an off season; there are only “hustle” seasons and “non-hustle” seasons. You’re […]

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January 20, 2017

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When Luke and I are together, we talk a lot about where we’ve come from and how we started our business. Somehow, it just comes up! Granted, I’m a hopeless romantic, and I love to reminisce. So, maybe it’s my fault that we talk about it so much ???? One of the things we talk about most […]

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January 19, 2017

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How to Be Confident in Your Photography Style

If there’s one thing we think all photographers struggle with, it is, without a doubt, comparison. Can you relate? From the very moment you decide you want to pursue photography and establish your own business and brand, you’re constantly looking at other photographers’ work. That’s how you learn, right? You are inspired by dozens of photographers who post hundreds […]

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January 18, 2017

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  On Saturday, we had the huge privilege and honor of celebrating with Chelsea and Xavier as they said a big “yes!” to forever with one other. As soon as we arrived early in the day on Saturday and began chatting with all the sweet girls in the bridal suite, it was evident that this […]

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January 17, 2017

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New Website Launch

SURPRISE! Oh my goodness, you guys… you have no idea how excited we are to be pressing  “Publish” on this post! We are so happy to announce that we’re introducing a brand new website and blog as we start off 2017, and we couldn’t be happier! For a long time, we’ve been talking and dreaming […]

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January 13, 2017

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