Sara & RJ Byrd – Quad Cities Wedding

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Sara & RJ’s magical wedding day couldn’t have been any more perfect!! We had a little bit of rain and a little bit of fog, but for anyone who knows me, we ALWAYS take advantage of the magic mother nature gives us!  The day started out at Preemption Methodist Church and ended at the Establishment […]

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Emily & Austin’s Night Engagement Shoot – Quad Cities Engagement Photographer – Cadenza Photo Imaging

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A Quad Cities night engagement session is something that I’ve had in my head for quite awhile. As many of you know, I strive to tell my clients’ stories in the best manner possible, but also create images that really stand out. I love engagement sessions so much, as it’s the one time before the […]

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Kayla & Shaun – Quad Cities Engagement Photography

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If there was one great way to kick off the spring season, it was with this engagement shoot featuring Kayla & Shaun! The Bettendorf Fire House set the scene for this unique engagement session.  Kayla and I have been speaking via e-mail since the QC Bridal Fair and had been talking about ideas and outfits for […]

Your wedding timeline & vendor choice matter!

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After being in the wedding industry for a few years now, I have seen it all (well, maybe).  Part of the reason my clients recommend me, is that I’m not *just* your photographer. I have been through dozens of Quad Cities weddings and can quickly offer advice on timelines, vendors and many other aspects of […]

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Favorite Engagement images 2016 – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer

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In a few short months, it will be engagement season again and I look forward to working with new clients! In 2016 I had a lot of great engagement sessions and I thought I would share some of my favorites from last year.  From gorgeous rings to awesome bottles of wine . . . fall […]

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Quad Cities Wedding Photographer – Cadenza Photo Imaging – Favorite Candids from 2016

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For anyone who has worked with me, you know that nothing stops me from getting the shot. My main goal on a wedding day is to always provide epic images for my clients, but more importantly, I want to be sure that I’m properly telling the story of the day. A wedding day can’t be […]

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Terry & Mike’s Wedding – Quad Cities Wedding photographer – Cadenza Photo Imaging

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Cadenza Photo Imaging – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer – A little while back, Terry and Mike tied the knot! They had a very small gathering with family and friends at Mary’s on 2nd. Please enjoy their awesome little weekday wedding!

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Why Lighting Matters – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer – Cadenza Photo Imaging

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Quad Cities Wedding Photographer  Hello everyone! I’m editing away over here tonight, so tonight’s blog is a short little ditty on lighting and why it matters. On your wedding day, the light will change drastically throughout the day. Maybe you are getting married in a dimly lit church, maybe your reception venue has dramatic uplighting, […]

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Our last two summers – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer – Seattle Vacation

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Seattle Vacation – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer – Cadenza Photo Imaging This past summer my family and I vacationed in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. My husband’s sister and her husband live on the beautiful Bainbridge Island and they are always the best hosts! There are SO many reasons why I love this area . . […]

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Kelly & Daniel – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer – Cadenza Photo Imaging

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Kelly & Daniel – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer – Cadenza Photo Imaging Kelly first became my photography client when I took photos of her senior dog. It was then that I realized that I actually had known Kelly a lot longer because she used to take ice-skating lessons from my mom several years ago! Kelly […]