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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
Almost a year ago I, Luke, chose to leave the nursing program at Illinois State University with only one semester left until I graduated. Whenever I tell this story, I always make sure to let people know I decided to leave so close to when I was about to finish…
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November 30, 2016
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One thing I was SO excited for once Luke and I got married in June was all of the firsts we’d get to experience together in our first year of marriage! Everything from our first vacation together, our first home together, and of course, our first holidays together as a married couple! Y’all…
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November 29, 2016
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This week has always been one of my all time FAVORITE weeks of the whole year! I adore Thanksgiving for a ton of reasons… of course, the AMAZING food and time spent with family! It feels like the official start to the holidays to me, and I already cannot wait to start celebrating Christmas…
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November 25, 2016
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Happy Thanksgiving sweet friends! We have been so very excited for the holidays to arrive this year for so many reasons, but the main reason is that it is our very FIRST married Thanksgiving! It doesn’t get much sweeter than that! Our first Thanksgiving ever together was right after we started dating, by the next Thanksgiving, we were engaged… and now, here we are…
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November 24, 2016
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About halfway through Kerstin and Kyle’s engagement session with us on Sunday morning, Kyle asked us what the COLDEST shoot we’ve ever done was. Luke and I looked at each other and just started laughing, because Kerstin and Kyle’s shoot definitely wins that category! 😉 It was about 22 degrees on Sunday morning during Kerstin and Kyle’s engagement session…
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November 23, 2016
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Not only did we get to photograph Sam and Brandon’s vineyard wedding on Saturday and Kerstin and Kyle on Sunday morning, on Sunday night we got to finish up our LAST scheduled engagement session of 2016 by meeting up with Kristen and Taylor for their engagement session! What a weekend… I think we finally warmed up sometime Monday morning from being out in the cold literally ALL weekend…
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November 23, 2016
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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!
