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I'm a luxury family photographer serving mothers who desire a stress-free & joyful photoshoot by providing an experience that allows my clients to enjoy each special season & receive jaw-dropping, joy-filled photos 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

Fall Mini Sessions Bloomington Normal Illinois

It’s that time of year again, friends!! We are SO excited to be announcing our annual Fall Mini Session dates with you all today! Woohoo! Each year, we offer one date with back to back time slots for Mini Sessions! Most of our sweet clients use this opportunity to get their annual family photos & […]

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September 12, 2018

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Bloomington Normal Family Photographer

Did y’all even read that title?! Oh. My. Goodness!!! Yay! This day has been a long, long time in the works, and we are incredibly excited that it is finally, finally here! Today, we are officially launching a brand new avenue of our business, and we even get to introduce you to somebody pretty darn […]

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July 16, 2018

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Hi friends, I’m Caitlin a Bloomington-Normal Senior Photographer and this post is something special! It had been a long, long time since we’d photographed a senior session, and our schedule is quite packed with weddings and engagements this time of year, but we had to squeeze in a quick little shoot for Luke’s little sister […]

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July 1, 2018

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I cannot wait to chat soon!