Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Cedar Rapids, Iowa City,
Des Moines, Quad Cities & Beyond
wedding & engagement photography
Capture the Details
On your wedding day, I believe that every emotion, moment, and detail is important. From champagne toasts with your girls, teary-eyed vows with your love, and dancing with your dad – each joyous second should be captured so you can remember it forever.
As I've photographed weddings over the past few years, I've really come to value the unexpected, intimate moments that take place on a wedding day. I have a passion for documenting genuine emotions and connections but doing so in an elegant, soft, and refined way; The hug your mom gives you before you leave your dressing room, the tear that falls down your groom's cheek when he sees you walking down the aisle, the way the two of you lean your heads together during the toasts and the little looks you exchange throughout your day.
Those are moments that will live on forever engrained into your soul and minds. Your wedding day goes beyond the shoes you wear or the napkins you choose. It's a celebration of not only a union but a celebration of priceless moments along the way.
the wedding experience
for easy going, laid-back couples that are best friends and lovers.
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gallery
-a collection of featured weddings
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process
-a timeline of the wedding experience
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investment
-wedding investment details
capture every detail
Whats next
After shooting 100+ weddings I have learned how to create wedding day timeline to fit your wedding day. The average wedding usually ends up being around 8-10 hours and I want to capture your entire wedding day from start to finish (details, getting into your dress, all the portraits, ceremony, family photos, reception, etc). I don't charge by the hour because you deserve your entire wedding day captured!
How many hours of coverage is included?
We create a custom timeline based on a wedding day questionnaire that you fill out a few months prior to your wedding. This will include all the shots you are wanting, important details about your day and important people you want photos with. However we bring our own style and instructions on posing so you wont need to worry about that!
Do you work from a shot list?
Hell yes! My first wedding was actually in Jamaica if you can believe it! I LOVE to travel wether it is for your engagement or wedding day. I have shot at some of the most beautiful places around the world and have so much more exploring to do. If you are interested in a DESTINATION WEDDING let's chat!
Do you travel?
It is highly encouraged to take advantage of your complimentary engagement session so that we can get to know each other and get you both comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding.
Do we have to use our complimentary engagement session?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 4-6 weeks and engagement galleries are delivered within 1-2 weeks. You will be able to view, download and print directly within your gallery.
I allow you to freely share your images without adding a watermark to it.
When will I receive my gallery?
frequently asked questions
Ali & Tanner
I can't recommend Oak and Ivory Photography enough! Liana and her husband Chevy made our engagement session and wedding unforgettable. Liana's talent shines through in her work, and she delivers beautifully edited photos quickly. What impressed me most was her natural editing style—no heavy filters, just authentic colors.
From the moment we started working with her, she made the experience fun and relaxed. She even sent us sneak peeks of our photos on the same day, which is unheard of for most photographers! Liana's kindness and personable nature made us feel at ease, even during those awkward posing moments. Her guidance in positioning and capturing our special moments was exceptional.
Overall, Oak and Ivory Photography is a standout choice. Liana and Chevy are not just skilled photographers but also wonderful people to work with. I would give them an 11/10 if I could!
An unforgettable experience..
Sarah & Conor Welvaert
My husband and I would highly recommend Liana! We had a blast at our engagement shoot and at our wedding! She captured both days, and those precious moments so well. She was professional, fun and super easy to work with! Her prices are wonderful and the quality is out of this world! Love Oak & Ivory! Our personalities meshed so well and we just had a blast and it didn't feel like work having to get a bunch of pictures taken!
The best experience...
Sabrina & Jacob Schmeichel
The most common thing I’ve heard this month: “I am just OBSESSED with your wedding photos!” My answer: “ME TOO!”
If you take a look into my Pinterest board you would know that I’ve been thinking about my wedding photos, poses and lighting since I was 14. Liana took those ideas, introduced her own and magic happened!
It all started with our engagement pictures and I wasn’t sure how Jacob and I would do in front of the camera - we were new at this! But Liana instantly made us comfortable and was genuinely just there to capture our natural interactions and love for each other.
Consider using Oak & Ivory for any milestones in your life - you will not regret it! The only problem we have encountered is choosing our favorites because there are so many amazing shots! You have forever clients in the Schmeichels!
So beautiful...
Jessica & Ryan Khos
Liana did both our engagement and wedding photos. Couldn't have asked for someone more personable and easy to work with. Im not photogenic at all but she knew exactly how to make someone feel at ease. Her photos are so bright and airy. They are exactly what we wanted.
Worth every penny...
The Oak & Ivory Couple
Is this you?
Values quality and connection
Is in love with the finer details
Is always ready for an adventure
Is classy but still has a lot of fun.