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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

What Working In The Wedding Industry Is Like

Here’s the thing: When I second shot my first wedding as a junior in high school, I had nooo idea what I was getting myself into. 😉 I went to bed that night after I got home late and set down all my bags in my room at my parents’ house, and I remember how […]

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August 4, 2017

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Tips on working from home

Any of you sweet people who work from home like Luke and I do know that, while the ability to do so is an ENORMOUS blessing, it’s also super challenging to balance at times! Fortunately, Luke and I are both very self-motivated people, so we rarely struggle with wanting to work or feeling unmotivated to […]

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May 10, 2017

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Why Your Business Needs Reviews

Hey guys, it’s Luke! Last June, right after we got back from our honeymoon, we decided we wanted to change some of the major focuses of our business. One of the ways we decided to do this was through SEO. If you haven’t started learning about SEO yet, I promise that it will be worth […]

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May 1, 2017

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Trio Workshop in Dallas, Texas

Happy Monday, friends! If you’ve been following us on Instagram at all, you know that I (Caitlin) was out of the state last week for an INCREDIBLE week at the Trio Workshop in Dallas, Texas! And y’all… I cannot even start to explain how amazing that week was for me and for the future growth […]

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March 27, 2017

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Wedding Photogrpahy Education Update

Happy Friday, guys! A couple months back, Caitlin wrote a blog post about some exciting education updates for our business. So, we wanted to take some time and fill you in TODAY on the new and exciting things we are launching here soon! Are you guys ready? 1. We’re Hosting a Facebook Live Event! On […]

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March 3, 2017

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How to Start a Photography Business

So… you’ve discovered a deep love for photography. And, the thought that you could turn that passion into a business has crossed your mind more times than you’d like to admit. Yay! That is amazing…we can totally relate to the excitement you’re feeling. You’ve probably thought of all the perks of working for yourself. (Aren’t […]

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February 17, 2017

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