Artistic blurred motion shot of nude high heel shoes with pearls and perfume on white surface.
Close-up of an engaged couple holding hands, showing a diamond ring on the woman's finger.
Close-up of wedding rings in white box nestled among white hydrangeas and rose bouquet.
Close-up of a woman's hand showing a diamond engagement ring while embracing her partner.
Bridal flat lay with white heels, white flower bouquet, Chanel perfume, and gold accessories.
Bride and groom hold hands by Chicago lakefront, her veil flowing dramatically in the wind with city skyline behind.
Bride in strapless white gown poses with four bridesmaids in black dresses on rooftop with Chicago skyline.
Elegant blonde bride in fitted lace wedding gown sitting on a bed in a hotel room.
Barefoot couple holding hands walking along Chicago lakefront with John Hancock Tower skyline view.
Beautiful blonde bride posing in white lace lingerie and sheer bridal robe in a hotel room.
Bride and groom cutting white wedding cake at elegant reception with floral arrangement and abstract artwork.
Black and white intimate photo of a bride leaning on her seated groom in a hotel suite.
Engaged couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors with urban skyscrapers in the background.
Bride in flowing white gown with long veil billowing on rooftop overlooking Chicago city skyline on sunny day.
Smiling blonde bride in white lace bridal robe sitting by a window on her wedding morning.
Bridesmaid in black satin robe smiles with bride in white lace lingerie sitting together on hotel bed.
Engaged woman in white halter dress holding hands with her partner along a Chicago riverwalk.
Laughing bride and groom in black tuxedo cut elegant white tiered wedding cake at elegant reception venue.
Romantic marriage proposal on Chicago lakefront pier with stunning city skyline in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a tender moment in a hotel room.
Joyful bride raises groom's jacket while he holds her shoes, posing by Chicago River at golden hour.
Five bridesmaids in black satin pajamas celebrate with champagne on hotel bed before wedding day festivities.
Couple in white and beige outfits holding hands outside a gold Art Deco building entrance in Chicago.
Elegant couple holding hands on bridge overlooking Chicago River with glowing city lights.
Close-up of couple holding hands showing engagement ring against teal background.
Man on one knee proposing to woman in white dress on Chicago lakefront with city skyline backdrop.
Romantic couple embracing and kissing on Chicago waterfront pier with iconic city skyline behind them.
Couple sharing romantic kiss surrounded by vibrant tulips in Chicago street garden.
Smiling bride in white wedding dress and robe sitting on bed, wearing diamond earrings and engagement ring.
Smiling bride in white robe holding strapless wedding gown in elegant hotel room before ceremony.
Hands holding a white velvet ring box with two wedding bands, one gold and one silver, for a wedding ceremony.
Wedding rings, pearl jewelry, and a photo charm rest on a bridal bouquet of white flowers beside perfume.
A bride in white lingerie and her mother in teal pajamas sit together on a bed, smiling warmly on a wedding morning.
Bride and bridesmaids in black dresses raise bouquets on a rooftop at Hotel RIU with Chicago skyline backdrop.
Elderly hands fastening pearl buttons on the back of a white bridal gown during wedding preparations.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo with bow tie and white boutonniere stands confidently at wedding venue entrance.
Smiling bride in strapless white gown holding white floral bouquet with city skyline background.
Bride in strapless white gown raises bouquet while groom in black tuxedo smiles on city street.
Bride in strapless white gown holds white floral bouquet near waterfront with city skyline backdrop.
Smiling bride in strapless white gown and bearded groom in black tuxedo pose together holding white bouquet.
Artistic blurred motion shot of nude high heel shoes with pearls and perfume on white surface.
Close-up of an engaged couple holding hands, showing a diamond ring on the woman's finger.
Close-up of wedding rings in white box nestled among white hydrangeas and rose bouquet.
Close-up of a woman's hand showing a diamond engagement ring while embracing her partner.
Bridal flat lay with white heels, white flower bouquet, Chanel perfume, and gold accessories.
Bride and groom hold hands by Chicago lakefront, her veil flowing dramatically in the wind with city skyline behind.
Bride in strapless white gown poses with four bridesmaids in black dresses on rooftop with Chicago skyline.
Elegant blonde bride in fitted lace wedding gown sitting on a bed in a hotel room.
Barefoot couple holding hands walking along Chicago lakefront with John Hancock Tower skyline view.
Beautiful blonde bride posing in white lace lingerie and sheer bridal robe in a hotel room.
Bride and groom cutting white wedding cake at elegant reception with floral arrangement and abstract artwork.
Black and white intimate photo of a bride leaning on her seated groom in a hotel suite.
Engaged couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors with urban skyscrapers in the background.
Bride in flowing white gown with long veil billowing on rooftop overlooking Chicago city skyline on sunny day.
Smiling blonde bride in white lace bridal robe sitting by a window on her wedding morning.
Bridesmaid in black satin robe smiles with bride in white lace lingerie sitting together on hotel bed.
Engaged woman in white halter dress holding hands with her partner along a Chicago riverwalk.
Laughing bride and groom in black tuxedo cut elegant white tiered wedding cake at elegant reception venue.
Romantic marriage proposal on Chicago lakefront pier with stunning city skyline in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a tender moment in a hotel room.
Joyful bride raises groom's jacket while he holds her shoes, posing by Chicago River at golden hour.
Five bridesmaids in black satin pajamas celebrate with champagne on hotel bed before wedding day festivities.
Couple in white and beige outfits holding hands outside a gold Art Deco building entrance in Chicago.
Elegant couple holding hands on bridge overlooking Chicago River with glowing city lights.
Close-up of couple holding hands showing engagement ring against teal background.
Man on one knee proposing to woman in white dress on Chicago lakefront with city skyline backdrop.
Romantic couple embracing and kissing on Chicago waterfront pier with iconic city skyline behind them.
Couple sharing romantic kiss surrounded by vibrant tulips in Chicago street garden.
Smiling bride in white wedding dress and robe sitting on bed, wearing diamond earrings and engagement ring.
Smiling bride in white robe holding strapless wedding gown in elegant hotel room before ceremony.
Hands holding a white velvet ring box with two wedding bands, one gold and one silver, for a wedding ceremony.
Wedding rings, pearl jewelry, and a photo charm rest on a bridal bouquet of white flowers beside perfume.
A bride in white lingerie and her mother in teal pajamas sit together on a bed, smiling warmly on a wedding morning.
Bride and bridesmaids in black dresses raise bouquets on a rooftop at Hotel RIU with Chicago skyline backdrop.
Elderly hands fastening pearl buttons on the back of a white bridal gown during wedding preparations.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo with bow tie and white boutonniere stands confidently at wedding venue entrance.
Smiling bride in strapless white gown holding white floral bouquet with city skyline background.
Bride in strapless white gown raises bouquet while groom in black tuxedo smiles on city street.
Bride in strapless white gown holds white floral bouquet near waterfront with city skyline backdrop.
Smiling bride in strapless white gown and bearded groom in black tuxedo pose together holding white bouquet.

EDITORIAL


INTIMATE & AESTETIC


REFINED & AUTHENTIC


WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Happy bride being lifted by groom on a beach with a rainbow arching in the cloudy sky.
Close-up of couple holding hands showing engagement ring, wearing elegant cream and white attire.
Happy engaged couple in white dress and tan suit posing with a rainbow over the beach behind them.

PHOTOGRAPHS YOU’LL LOVE

FOR YEARS TO COME




Honest, timeless images that preserve the people, connections, and moments that mean the most—from weddings and engagements to families and life’s meaningful milestones.



Woman in white suit and beret hat holding camera with Sandmood Photography press badge.

 

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER


HI, I'M SANDRA

 

 

I’m a mom of two and the photographer behind Sandmood Photography. I first picked up a camera when I was fourteen, and over the years, photography became an important part of my life.


I’ve always been drawn to the little moments people often overlook—the way a child reaches for their mother’s hand, the quiet look two people share, or the laughter that happens between posed photographs.


You don’t need to know how to pose or feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. I’ll gently guide you, help you relax, and give you space to simply be yourselves. My goal is to create photographs that feel like you—honest, timeless, and full of emotion—and bring you back to this season of your life for years to come.

 

 

Elegant white flowers including roses and ranunculus arranged with delicate baby's breath on a soft white background.

Portraits


Weddings


Elopements


Couples

Bride and groom pouring champagne tower with strawberries at outdoor wedding reception.

 

Let's connect

 

I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Tell me a little about you, what you’re planning, and the moments you’d love to remember. I’ll be in touch soon.