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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 my goodness gracious… today is FINALLY here! You guys, we are so incredibly excited to finally get to share a post FULL of sweet images from the styled wedding Caitlin had the chance to photograph in Dallas, Texas in late March at The White Sparrow Barn! Yay!! As soon as I got the chance […]
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April 5, 2017
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On Saturday, we had the huge privilege and honor of celebrating with Chelsea and Xavier as they said a big “yes!” to forever with one other. As soon as we arrived early in the day on Saturday and began chatting with all the sweet girls in the bridal suite, it was evident that this […]
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January 17, 2017
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Ohh man, are we so excited to share today’s post with you guys! I can’t think of a better way to start a Wednesday than to share our best-of-the-best images from each of our 2016 weddings! I’m going to start crying as I write this if I even try to come up with words to explain just what our couples EACH mean to us, so I’ll save that for another day…
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January 4, 2017
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If you’re considering getting married at Christmastime, please let me help you OFFICIALLY decide to do so! Oh my goodness, you guys… when we first heard from Heather and Shea a few months ago and Heather started describing their plans for this wedding, we got SO incredibly excited. I mean, a wedding two days away from Christmas?! It just does not get much better than that…
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December 27, 2016
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I feel like we had been waiting for Saturday morning to arrive forever… but in reality, we had only been planning Sam and Brandon’s wedding day for a few months! How crazy excited we were for Sam and Brandon’s wedding day was truly a testament to just how incredible Sam and Brandon are, without a doubt…
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November 22, 2016
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You GUYS… It’s only been three days, and I already have been dying to share these photos from Saturday’s wedding with Gina and Jason with you all! Oh my goodness gracious, was this day a JOY to be a part of. Gina and Jason were so good to us all day on Saturday, their bridal party was so genuinely kind and so fun, and we had so much time for portraits…
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November 8, 2016
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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!
