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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

Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

We had a double header wedding weekend this past weekend, and OH was it worth it! You got to see Amy & Zach’s wedding here on the blog yesterday, and today we get to share a glimpse into Gabby and Adam’s wedding day! 

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September 7, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Ohh you guys, we are so excited to be sharing these photos with you today! On Saturday, we had the total honor and privilege to photograph the wedding day of two super sweet people! We’ve been planning this wedding day for a while, and it’s been a long time coming for Amy & Zach, too!!

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September 6, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Woo!! This post has been in the works for a few months now! We are so excited to be announcing fall mini sessions yet again this year! We offered fall mini’s last fall, and we were overwhelmed by the amount of people who wanted to book… which made me super excited to offer them again this year! 

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September 5, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

Hi friends!! Last week I shared Part One of what being a bride in June taught me as a wedding photographer, and I have just a few more things to highlight about what I learned! In case you missed part one of this series, you can read that right here… and here are the last few things I learned! 

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September 1, 2016

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A little while back, I shared a few tips Luke and I have learned about how to plan an amazing, fun, and totally non-stressful wedding morning! We are so passionate about helping our brides AND other brides create wedding days that are smooth, fun and simple… days that are designed with three main goals in mind!

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August 30, 2016

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Caitlin and Luke Central Illinois Wedding

I can wholeheartedly say that we have been looking forward to Anna + Bryan’s engagement session for MONTHS now! Several months ago, we grabbed coffee with these two cuties at Starbucks and we instantly connected!

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August 29, 2016

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