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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.

Hello, friend! I'm Caitlin.

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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

This weekend was just FULL of photographing people we love dearly! Not only did we get to photograph our dear friends Emilee and Cody’s wedding on Saturday, but we also got to photograph our sweet friends Mallory and Josh’s engagement session on Sunday…

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October 26, 2016

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What a week we’ve had so far! On Sunday, we got to go to church before taking it easy at home and recovering from a super busy weekend. Then we headed off to two shoots, one of which you’ll get to see on the blog tomorrow….

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October 25, 2016

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Working With Your Wedding Photographer

When you’re planning your wedding, you’ll spend hours searching for your vendors… weighing your options, running the numbers to see how everything fits in your budget…

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October 20, 2016

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We had such a fun double header wedding weekend on Saturday and Sunday! Double headers are super crazy and take a TON to prepare for… 

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October 19, 2016

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On Saturday, we had the amazing opportunity to travel up to Kincaid, Illinois to celebrate with Melissa and Tim… it was FINALLY their gorgeous wedding day! It had been cloudy back home all morning, but as we got closer to Kincaid…

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October 18, 2016

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Happy Monday y’all! I don’t know about you guys, but to us it feels like this month is just FLYING by! It must be because October is such a busy work month for us…

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October 17, 2016

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I cannot wait to chat soon!