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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
Oh friends… this is a wedding day that Luke and I have been looking forward to for a LONG, long time now. Back in the Spring of 2016, before Luke and I were even married, guys, we began chatting with Erika and Marty about their October 2017 wedding. Sitting here and writing this post now, […]
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October 25, 2017
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Happy Tuesday friends! This past weekend, we had the total pleasure of shooting a double-header! While we’re still feeling a little sleepy from the busy weekend we had, our hearts are still full of a lot of joy because we got to celebrate with TWO incredible couples on Friday and Saturday, and it was truly […]
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October 24, 2017
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Happy Wednesday friends! Our October weddings are in full swing around here, and it’s been such a fun month or us! Both of our October weddings thus far have actually been incredibly rainy, which has been a bit of a bummer, but we have been so thankful to have couples who are TOTALLY up for […]
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October 18, 2017
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Happy Tuesday y’all! We are SO very excited to be sharing Kerstin and Kyle’s darling and classic wedding with you all today!! We initially talked to Kerstin and Kyle well over a year ago when they first inquired about booking us as their wedding photographers. After we met up with them last fall for their […]
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October 10, 2017
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We’re doing something a little bit different here on the blog today and sharing a post in the evening for you all! How fun! We could NOT be more excited to be sharing Brittany and Danny’s classic fall wedding at Proven Ground Farms in Peoria tonight. Brittany and Danny somehow picked the HOTTEST day we […]
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September 26, 2017
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You guys!! We are So excited to get to share some super fun news with y’all today! Earlier this week, we got the incredibly exciting news that our romantic succulent-inspired styled shoot from back in August was featured over on the Cake & Lace Blog! Ahh! How fun is that?! We spent months and months […]
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September 22, 2017
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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!
