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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
Where do we even begin?! We had the best time getting to celebrate with Katie and Nick on Saturday for their lovely wedding in Springfield! These two tied the knot at St. Aloysius Church, and afterwards they celebrated their brand new marriage at the Illinois Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds! Katie and Nick are […]
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October 9, 2018
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Happy Tuesday, y’all! Get ready for a PACKED week on the blog, friends… we have so much goodness to share with you guys! Today, we are just thrilled to death to be sharing Maddie and Adam’s wedding photos with you all! They were married on Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Normal, and then […]
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October 2, 2018
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Happy Tuesday, friends! We are incredibly excited to be sharing Lauren and Ryan’s amazing wedding day with you all today! We had an amazing time celebrating with these two on Saturday, and their day was truly the first this year that has FELT like a fall wedding… we absolutely loved it! Lauren and Ryan are […]
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September 25, 2018
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Happy Tuesday, friends! We are so excited to be sharing today’s blog post with you guys! Megan and Mike were married on Saturday at the beautiful Epiphany Catholic Church here in Bloomington-Normal, and they celebrated afterwards with their friends and family at the beautiful Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal! The forecast had been calling for […]
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September 11, 2018
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Happy Wednesday, friends! We are so excited to be sharing Rachel & Kyle’s wedding day with you all today! What a sweet, long-awaited day this was. 🙂 Rachel initially reached out to us last summer about the possibility of working with us for their wedding day, and from the MOMENT we began emailing, we just […]
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September 5, 2018
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Two weekends in Chicago in a row?! Whew, it’s been a whirlwind of a fun few weeks around here for Luke and I! Last Saturday, we celebrated with our sweet couple Maeve and Elliot at their University Club of Chicago wedding, and just this past weekend, we spent all day with our sweet couple Heather […]
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August 21, 2018
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Cue the confetti! I've officially received your inquiry, and we couldn't be more excited to start this journey with you.
I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.
I cannot wait to chat soon!
