Spokane Wedding Photographer: Peter & Calli’s Winter Storm Engagement

So often during engagement shoots we get to talking and I get to hear how a couple met. This isn't uncommon - look at almost any other engagement blog. This, however, isn't what always happens. In this case, with the temperature outside being 11 degrees and the snow coming down in droves, the topic of how Peter and Calli met never came up. It was mostly "here's your coat back" and "brush the snow off your head" and "oh my gosh this is insane!" type talk. For two people who drove up here from Houston, they handled the temperature and weather so well, and were game for anything. Engagement shoots in the snow like this are simultaneously beautiful and absolutely hard to do, as being comfortable, looking happy, and enjoying what you're doing (or at least looking like it) is extremely hard. Needless to say, I had an awesome time with these two, and while I can't share their story, we certainly have an experience we can share together.

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.

Spokane Engagement Photography: Alex & Rebecca

They met on Tinder - as so many people do these days. They started talking via chat, but one of the things that really struck Rebecca was that Alex was asking real questions - and responding in a deeper, less surface level way. This already set him apart from the others she had tried to talk to on the app. This was two years ago though, so they were in the middle of the lockdown for COVID, and so instead of doing an official date to start, they decided to do a Zoom date. This helped with Rebecca's anxiety around meeting someone online, but also meant they didn't have to drive the hour and a half between each others homes.

North Idaho Engagement: Skyler & Kristin

They met on Tinder. I asked Skyler why he swiped right on Kristin's profile and he looked and me and said "To be honest, I swiped right on EVERYONE's profile" - and his logic was very reasonable - why bother looking if you don't match anyway? He figured, see who he matches with, THEN look to see if there was anyone there he was interested in. Kristin was much more thoughtful, and she really liked how Skyler had a great photo of him featured and not one of him with a bunch of friends.

Coeur d'Alene Engagement Photography: Randy & Payton

They met at Nashville North. It was one of those moments where Payton and her girlfriends had arrived early to get one of the best spots (right by the dance floor) and Randy and his friends showed up late. In this instance, him and his friends noticed that one of the best tables had some girl jackets on it, so they decided to "not notice' and happen to sit there as well. So when they ladies came over after the song there were some guys at their table.

Spokane Engagement: Asif & Ashley

If we really want to get technical, Joe and Nicole have known each other for a long time. They went to the same middle school and high school - but they really didn't know each other. It was more of a "I know that person exists" kind of thing.

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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.