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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

Our Couples Christmas Tradition

I feel like a broken record saying all the time how in SHOCK I am that it’s already November… but for real, how on earth did November arrive already?! 2016 has gone by faster than any year I can remember! A sweet friend of mine recently told me that she saw a little pin on Pinterest that said…

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November 4, 2016

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How to talk with your florist

If you guys only KNEW how excited I am that we get to share this post with you today! Oh my stars. I’m so honored to welcome our sweet friend Aly Whalen of AMW Floral Studio to our blog today! I’ve known Aly for a few years, and you guys… 

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November 3, 2016

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Every once in a while, you meet people who just stand out to you… people who are just so special, so unique and so full of love. I totally believe that Isaac and Brittiany are two of these people, and we could not be more ecstatic to be sharing their images with you guys today from our shoot with them on Sunday afternoon…

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November 2, 2016

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Ohh you guys, this is going to be a fun one! Hi and happy Tuesday! On Saturday, we got to photograph the last wedding we had booked for October, and oh was it a precious day. I still remember the first time I sat down with Traci and Drew at Gloria Jeans last fall…

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November 1, 2016

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Hi y’all! Luke is starting a little two-part series here on the blog about traits you might want to look for when choosing a wedding photographer! I’m so excited for you all to read these… I think they’re right on! So, here we go… the 7 traits you want in a wedding photographer…

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October 28, 2016

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I’m convinced that our couples officially know the COOLEST spots to shoot their engagement sessions! For real, you guys, we have been introduced to so many of our favorite new locations through our sweet couples… from little nooks on college campuses to fields at vineyards and entire state parks we never had even heard of…

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October 27, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!