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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

Since this time of year is so full of proposals, we wanted to share our 5 best tips for photographing a proposal with you photographers today! Shooting a proposal can be one of the most nerve-wracking things to do as a photographer, simply because you don’t want to ruin the moment…

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December 22, 2016

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A few weeks back, we asked you guys over on Instagram if you would be interested in some education for YOUNG, BEGINNER photographers… and the response we got was amazing! We knew there was a need in our industry, and particularly in our area, for photography and business education for photographers who are just starting out… but y’all, we had no idea just how MUCH of a need that was…

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December 19, 2016

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Happy Friday! While last week left me exhausted and ready for some relaxation over the weekend, I have to say this week was pretty great! We got all of our Christmas shopping DONE, and y’all… we only had to go to two stores! Online and free shipping for the win… can I get an amen? I can’t stand driving around town this time of year with how crazy…

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December 16, 2016

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Alright you newly-married girls… was I the only one who was super excited to design our first Christmas cards for our first married Christmas?! I have no idea why this was such a big deal to me, but I literally could not wait to put together some of our wedding photos and create something pretty…

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December 12, 2016

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It hit me recently, when I refreshed my Instagram post so see how many likes it had gotten overnight… for the fifth time that morning. What on earth was I doing checking this so frequently? And more importantly, why did it even matter…

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December 12, 2016

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I don’t know about where you guys live, but where we’re at here in Illinois, we woke up to the prettiest little snowstorm on Sunday morning, and we were a littleee happy about it! I have always ESPECIALLY loved the snow, and you usually won’t catch me complaining much about it being cold! We knew we had to head out for just a few minutes of photos after church on Sunday, and I’m so glad we did…

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December 7, 2016

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