Arbor + Light cares deeply about providing incredible support, relaxed sessions, and lasting keepsakes to cherish forever.
Providing cinematic and emotional photographs and films for weddings, families, and more since 2017.
Wedding planning is a lot. You have venues to view, decor to pick out, a wedding party to select, accommodations to get booked, and the list goes on and on and on.
We don’t want you to have to spend a ton of time selecting a photographer and videographer for your wedding.
Arbor + Light is a husband and wife team out of eastern Iowa that has become a one-stop-shop for your photography and videography dreams for your wedding day.
You have spent hours filtering through vendor after vendor.
“The proof is in the pudding” as they say. Look at our past wedding films or photographs, read client testimonials on our website or Google, and see what you can expect to get from booking us.
Your family is growing. Time doesn’t slow down for anyone.
A family looks different for everyone.
Whether your family is just getting started, growing, or includes lots of fur babies, the progression should be captured on camera.
The cell phone pics just aren’t cutting it anymore.
We all take pictures on our phones that just sit there. Photographs are meant to be shared with others, hung on walls, displayed on t-shirts and socks, or whatever other use you can think of. A family session with Arbor + Light will surely result in photos you’d be proud to share.
Feeling Comfortable At Your Session
Whether you’re here for your wedding or a family session, you want to feel comfortable in front of the camera. You want to feel like you can relate and trust us behind the camera. Afterall, the most genuine photos and videos are taken during the in-between moments, which, those moments become more genuine when you know the people taking your picture or capturing you on film.
Every single wedding client, we meet with whether online or at a coffee shop (we LOVE coffee), before we even decide to book with you. Our lines of communication are always open for you to ask questions about your session, or just to chat!
Details Are Important
You’ve spent a lot of time on your wedding planning, parenting your children, investing in knowing what makes your spouse tick, and paying attention to every little kick in your belly from your baby. It’s important to capture all those details whether through photography or videography. Why would you spend all those hours, weeks, years on something you wouldn’t want to remember?
We take what we know about you, our interactions, what we see on a wedding day, how we see your family interact, and do our best to capture everything exactly how it is. Arbor + Light will capture the essence of you. Even those who don’t know you will feel all the feels when looking at your keepsake.
We Really Care
All of us are living in this world together. There is no need to be selfish or rude. We’re followers of Christ and that erupts out of us in how we treat all of our clients. If your kids need to be distracted during a session or if you’re having a rough time in your life.. we’ll be there for you.
It’s our desire that yes, our portfolio speaks for itself, but more than that… we want to matter to our clients. Our clients matter to us. We hope to provide an unforgettable experience that you will never forget. The session(s) that you book with us, you are booking for a reason. It’s our responsibility to care.. and we do… we really really do!
“Mallory and Colton made family photos such a fun and enjoyable experience. They are the best people and take great pictures! They made our boys (6 and 3) feel comfortable and really captured their personalities! We are so impressed with the picture taking experience as well as all of the pictures. We love them all!”
Kaylie W. ★★★★★
“Colton & Mallory are an AMAZING duo! I would highly recommend, spending the extra money for a videographer. Especially if it's Arbor + Light :) They helped our wedding day feel even more special by just getting to know us and translating that into the video. My husband and I will forever cherish the video and can't wait to watch down the years!”
Shae S. ★★★★★
“They captured beautiful photos of our family with ease. I was a bit worried about a 30 minute session being enough time but I’ve also never done professional photos before either. Amazing. Beautiful. Fun. Colton and Mallory love what they do. They love people and making them happy. They know how to bring out the best in you which allows them to give you their best work. I look forward to watching my kids grow up through their lens. ❤️❤️❤️”
Tonia S. ★★★★★
“Colton and Mallory know how to make some real magic through film! Not only are they the sweetest human beings, they also are incredibly talented and detail oriented. We absolutely loved working with them and will cherish it forever. We HIGHLY recommend!!!”
Rachel P. ★★★★★
“Arbor + Light is the definition of big heart and capturing meaningful moments! I feel so blessed that Mallory was able to be a surprise addition to my wedding dress shopping experience at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal making sure I would have the lasting memory of a photo in my wedding dress with my mom…”
Sabrina S. ★★★★★
“Colton & Mallory were amazing! We were able to get some great engagement shots (along with our family photos) while Colton distracted the kids- he was wonderful. Mallory’s direction and ideas were perfect and she got some great shots of us…”
Emily T. ★★★★★
We have 30 + 5-Star Reviews on Google
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We’re so glad that you found us and we can’t wait to meet you. We’re a husband and wife photo video team out of Iowa City that focuses on weddings and families. Look around at our portfolio, read testimonials, and when you’re ready, introduce yourself.
What do you want to remember when you look back on your wedding day?
The day that you get married will be one of the most cherished days that you will ever have. You’ve planned a long time for this day and you’re filled with excitement. Your family and friends will gather around while you and your best friend make a lifelong commitment with a foundation in that same love that you two had at the very beginning.
Yet, somehow stronger.
We got married at a young age and probably many people thought that we were crazy. Colton was only 21 and Mallory was only 19. God knew that we were meant for each other and He blessed us with that knowledge as well. We’re not only still happily married after all this time, but we are still best friends.
Yet, somehow stronger.
There’s a reason that we feel it important that you get to know a little about us right away and our value of marriage. It matters. Your marriage matters. Yes, your wedding day is special, cherished, and unique, but the health of your marriage is so much more than one day. Sometimes the best way to remember why you’re married to the person sitting next to you is by looking back on your wedding day. Whether you decide to get photos and video or just one of the two, we are sure that you will love your forever glimpse into that special day.
“They are a husband-wife team who fit right in with your family and friends, who bring the energy and fun to recording your wedding day, who are so talented, who are your cheerleader, hype man, friend, second pair of hands, kleenex holder, tear wiper, and sense of direction all in one.”
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Your family is who you do life with. Your family photos should be updated year after year to have a record of your family through all of the good and bad. We have a blast with every family photography session and if you want a short video of the in-between moments, let us know and we’ll make it happen.
Eden absolutely loves her sister, even while still in her mommy’s tummy. This little girl was the sweetest. These candid moments during a family photography session are so much fun. We will pose your family for the traditional pictures to hang on your wall or your fridge, but these sweet moments during your session unprompted are the best.
“It was such a fun process and when done with photos, our kids (7 and 9) said “that was a lot more fun than I thought it would be!”
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