Coeur d'Alene Photographer: Tyler and Krystal's Tubbs Hill Sunset Engagement

They met in Jr. High - but weren't super close friends. They talked, hung out, but it wasn't like Tyler was calling up Krystal in the evening to see if she wanted to go hang out. They did, however, share the same friend group. It was this way all the way through high school, and once high school ended - so did their friendship. Well, kind of. Just like so often happens, after high school they just didn't see each other very much. This was true until they saw each other at a barn party one of their friends was throwing.

EngagementsBrent LooyengaAugust 14, 2023Tyler & Krystal, Tubbs Hill, Sunset Photos, Engagement, Engagement Photos, Coeur d'Alene Engagement Photographer, Coeur d'Alene Photographer, Spokane Engagement Photography, Spokane Engagement, CDA Engagement, CDA Engagement Photographer, CDA Photography

Coeur d’Alene Engagements: Josh & Solina’s Tubbs Hill Winter Engagement

Josh and Solina have an energy about them. It’s something that is translated so well during our engagement shoot. They were easy to talk to, quick to laugh, and game for anything (even if the drop was terrifying Solina). Getting to know them was a joy, learning how they met (online) and how Josh didn’t let their first date be at a (good) but not-nice-enough place like a Mexican restaurant really impressed Solina.

EngagementsBrent LooyengaMarch 13, 2023Engagement Photos, josh & solina, Winter Engagement, Coeur d'Alene Engagement Photographer, CDA Engagement Photographer, Tubbs Hill, Spokane Engagement Photography

Coeur d’Alene Wedding Photographer: Brandt & Shayna’s Rainy Winter Engagement

The first time these two "met" was when Brandt was riding a chariot (home made and pulled by his roomamte) across a football field. I had to put "met" in quotes, because it wasn't all that much of a true meeting. They started to know of each other's existence is perhaps a better way to put it. Brandt would ask his friend to tell Shayna hello, and they would try and flirt through said friend until she said "talk to her yourself!" and they would start talking over Snapchat.

EngagementsBrent LooyengaFebruary 9, 2023Engagement Photos, Engagements, CDA Engagement, CDA Engagement Photographer, Spokane Engagement Photography, Spokane Engagement, Sandpoint Engagement

North Idaho Engagement: Mike & Kendra’s Winter Engagement

Mike and Kendra met like so many other people do. On Tinder. So these two amazing people swiped right on each other. I asked them what caused that swipe. Mike said not only did love the way she looked but also how she was active, outdoors, and seemed so genuine. Kendra told me that she thought Mike was sexy - well, not in those exact terms but you get the idea.

EngagementsBrent LooyengaFebruary 2, 2023Engagement Photos, Engagements, CDA Engagement, CDA Engagement Photographer, Spokane Engagement Photography, Spokane Engagement, North Idaho

Spokane Wedding Photographer: Garrett & Alyssa’s North Idaho Engagement

Garrett and Alyssa, two people I have seen at more weddings than almost any other couple. I think Alyssa has either been in or attended five different weddings I’ve photographed. That’s amazing. I’ve taken their pictures at multiple weddings, so as Garrett put it at the end of our engagement session “it’s about time it’s our turn!” I couldn’t agree more. It’s so cool how they met as well, from going to school with each other - although not really ever talking, to finally meeting (although not in person).

EngagementsBrent LooyengaJanuary 30, 2023CDA Engagement, CDA Photography, Engagement Photos, Engagement, Photography, Spokane Engagement Photography, Spokane Engagement, CDA Engagement Photographer, Garrett & Alyssa, North Idaho

Engagement Photography: Ted & Sara

The met online, using an app called Hitch - if I remember correctly. From what I understand, it's a lot like Tinder, but supposed to be a little more serious - for people looking for an actual relationship. Anyway, Ted liked one of Sara's photos. I asked him what were his initial impressions of her and he said she was super pretty and also loved to travel. Sara's first impression was along a similar line - Ted was a pilot (and still is!). A pretty great thing for someone who loves to travel.

EngagementsBrent LooyengaDecember 26, 2022Engagement Photos, Engagement, Destination Engagement Photographer, Coeur d'Alene Engagement Photographer, CDA Engagement, CDA Engagement Photographer, Spokane Engagement Photography, Spokane Engagement

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Brent Looyenga is a Spokane wedding photographer based IN SPOKANE WASHINGTON and Coeur d’Alene Idaho area. He loves people and specializes in wedding, engagement, family and senior photography. You can like Looyenga Photography on Facebook or follow them on Instagram.