We are Sandra & Liana! A Midwest photographer team based out of Iowa. We are photographers, girl moms, and iced coffee connoisseurs! On our blog you can find all of the love stories that we have been honored to document, as well as engagements, families, tips for brides, and a glimpse into our lives! Feel free to dive right in or you can use the categories on the right to find exactly what you are looking for!
In order to fully understand Isla’s crazy entrance into this world I first need to back up to mid pregnancy. We knew Isla was breech pretty early on. After attempting all the tips & tricks she remained head up and booty down. We decided to attempt an ECV procedure. If you aren’t familiar, it’s when […]
March 18, 2021
By Liana
We had the privilege to join some of our vendor friends for a styled shoot at a local venue, the Bend Event Center. This gorgeous venue is located in East Moline, Illinois and newer to the Quad Cities area. Some of our favorite features this space has to offer is of course the floor to […]
March 8, 2021
By Liana
Bella Salla Event Center | Tiffin, IA Elizabeth and Alex had the most beautiful fall wedding at Bella Salla Event Center in Tiffin, Iowa! They had an outdoor ceremony in front of a beautiful waterfall lined with every fall colored tree that you could imagine. It was warm and breezy; the PERFECT temperature for an […]
November 2, 2020
By Liana
A Quad Cities Engagement Haley & Kolton had the most perfect engagement session out on Kolton’s family’s farm. They included their chocolate lab; Stella who was an absolute sweetheart and most definitely stole the show. They were also able to take some photos with the horses which are just the cutest things ever. They even […]
October 28, 2020
By Liana
The Hidden Acre | A Waverly, IA Wedding Brittany and Mitch had quite the journey leading to their wedding date! They originally planned their wedding in May but due to quarantine and mass shutdowns they were forced to push their wedding date to October. It turned out to be the perfect day and Brittany and […]
October 20, 2020
By Liana
Renwick Mansion Danelle & Mitch had a beautiful fall wedding at the Renwick Mansion with their closest family and friends. Their newfound dedication to Christ was so evident in their love for each other. When Mitch saw his bride for their first look they were both in tears. The entire day was filled with such […]
October 6, 2020
By Liana
A Quad Cities Engagement Janelle and Brian are such a fun and playful couple! They are great at taking prompts and making them their own by having fun with each other. They seriously have a HUGE gallery with just the cutest images! I know that their wedding day is going to be so much fun, […]
September 30, 2020
By Liana
An Iowa State Fairgrounds Wedding | Des Moines, IA A few months back we stood on Dana’s Sister’s deck and watched as Dana and Mitch vowed to love each other forever. The deck was filled with their families and closest friends there to witness their vows. It was such a sweet and intimate afternoon; and […]
September 29, 2020
By Liana
I first met Bethany & Jon for their engagement session and we quickly became close friends. After one year of marriage I was thrilled when she asked me about doing an anniversary session. I was even more excited when she told me she wanted to end their session in the water! Heck yes!! Drake and […]
September 29, 2020
By Liana
A Des Moines Wedding at The Knotty Pine If you ever wanted to see what a good time was, then you should have been at Mary & Colton’s wedding! From the cackling laughter coming from the bridal suite, to the beer-quets held by the Groomsmen during the ceremony, and the rocking dance floor that was […]
September 22, 2020
By Liana