Iowa: The Land Between Two Rivers (America Through Time)

Iowa: The Land Between Two Rivers takes readers on a visual journey, unveiling the hidden beauty and character of Iowa's landscapes and structures. In this collection of photographs, photographer Justin Tedford captures Iowa's charm and tranquility. Featuring the Loess Hills, cornfields, prairies, majestic barns, and more, each photograph tells a story, revealing the quiet magnificence of Iowa's heartland, not only showcasing the state's breathtaking rural landscape but also celebrating the rich agricultural history. Embark on a visual odyssey and discover the captivating allure of Iowa through the lens of Justin Tedford. Each photograph invites you to pause, reflect, and uncover the hidden beauty that lies within this remarkable Midwestern gem.

Justin E. Tedford, a passionate artist from an early age, began his creative journey exploring the realms of painting and drawing. It was during those formative years that he stumbled upon a darkroom, its red light casting a magical spell. Instantly captivated, he fell in love with photography and aspired to become a photojournalist. However, fate had other plans. Influenced by the idyllic landscapes of his grandparents' farm and the rural expanse of Iowa, Justin's lens gradually shifted towards capturing the essence of nature. Today, residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with his wife and daughter, he traverses the Midwest, preserving the fading memories of agriculture and rural beauty through his evocative landscape photography.