Spokane Engagement Photographer: Jake & Joanna

They met in middle school. In some cases, people that meet in middle school are friends for a while and then they begin to date in high school. Life happens, but in the end they stay together and get married. Those are beautiful stories - but it's not this story. Jake and Jo did in fact become friends in middle school, and Jake did really like her. The problem is, not a lot of girls "like a super awkward guy with acne" as jake would put it, or someone who wore the exact same bright sweatshirt every single day (as Jo would put it). The point really is that these two were great friends, but the interest wasn't mutual. Flash forward to graduation, and these two would go separate ways - Jake to the military and Jo to Gonzaga.

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Idaho Mountaintop Engagement: Alex & Julie's Adventure

The first time they saw each other, was also their first date. Alex came into it knowing two things - Julie's first name, and her phone number. Julie had a little more on her side, with a friend who knew Alex, and so she had his Facebook page and other social media outlets to see what she was getting into - plus the word of her friend (who gave Alex a glowing review). It was all this that made Julie much less worried going into and, and much more comfortable on their first date - which went extraordinarily well.

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Engagement Photographer: Nathan & Whitney's Sandpoint Engagement

I drove up to Sandpoint to take Nathan and Whitney's engagement photos. We went to some area's I knew, some I didn't, but what I found was that their company was so welcoming. Our conversation didn't lag, and it was so fun just talking to them. I often get to a point during a shoot where I get the chance to ask about how a couple met, how they came together, what makes them who they are. It's a party that I always enjoy, and love watching a couple work through the experience again. In Nathan and Whitney's case, I only realized after the fact we never even got to that point. We were talking and having fun, and before long, the shoot was over. I'm sure their wedding will be beautiful, and I can't wait to spend some more time with these two amazing people this December when I photograph their wedding.

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Spokane Engagement Photographer: Carson & Arianna

They met on a blind date. Carson and Arianna had only talked for the first time the day before, when Arianna (who had run out of gas) was waiting for help, and they talked on the phone. It was "a little awkward" but mostly they had a good conversation, with Carson getting some good laughs out of Arianna.

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Coeur d'Alene Engagement Photographer: Tyson & Chandler

They met at the bar. They had a mutual friend who invited them both. It was Karaoke night. I'd like to say they hit it off right away, that the night was crazy and fun with tons of spontanious moments - but I can't. Tyson told me that as soon as he saw her, he decided she was out of his league, and that he should just move on. Chandler, for her part, told me she barely noticed him that night. The point is, this is where they met.

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Spokane Engagement Photos: Jarrett & Meagan

They met at work. Jarrett said she was the "beautiful" girl that did all the pay checks. But he didn't really have a chance at talking to her much, and their paths didn't cross. In fact, Meagan really didn't even know he existed at this point. Then Jarrett left to go back to school.

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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.