Daniel and Stacey's Downtown Spokane Engagement

Daniel was not, going to un-match her. And they would in fact go on another date, and another. Eventually they would decide that each of them was who they always wanted to be with. Now they are getting married! And I get to be the one to capture their wedding that I know will be so beautiful. I had so much fun with these two at their engagement, between the small jokes Daniel would make, to talking about real things, it was an absolute blast. Such a kind and thoughtful couple, and I'm excited to get to know them more.

Tyler and Kelsie's Farm Engagement

Like so many couples these days, these two met because they both "swiped right" - that is, they met on Tinder. In this case, Tyler sent Kelsie what is called a "super like" - which basically guarantee's that she'll see it.

Tom and Lissa's Anniversary Announcement Shoot on Mt. Spokane

Tom and Lissa met over 20 years ago, how do I know? Well, coming up this New Year, they will have been married for twenty years. Woah! Twenty years is no small piece of time, and it is so exciting to be able to be there when they renew their vows at the Historic Davenport. This shoot on top of Mt. Spokane was absolutely awesome for me, getting to know these two, watching them interact and laugh together. Such a great couple, and I am so excited to share these moments with you.

Austin and Kindal's Farragut State Park Engagement

They met at work - kind of. Basically Kindal would walk by Austin's job every day on the way to her job - but they wouldn’t' talk. This would happen for months, but one day Kindal would be a "recommended follow" on Instagram, so he would do so. Kindal noticed, and hoped he would reach out - he didn't. That is, unless you count him responding to a poll she made once.

Dan and Kaylene's Engagement Photos Downtown CDA

They met a long time ago. First when neither of them were available (although Dan made an impression with his goofy self even back then) but then again when they were. You see, Kaylene worked with Dan's daughter. So one day - on his birthday - Dan called his daughter and invited her and the people in her office to come down to Pig-Out-In-The-Park with him and get lunch. This included Kaylene.

Marc & Amber's Engagement in Manito Park

They met 22 years ago at a conference. It was 1999, and they came together as a group of professionals, and Marc and Amber hit it off. They talked a lot over the course of the four day conference, but in the end, they would go home back to their lives. No numbers were exchanged, and because it was 1999, that also meant that's about where the potential to build on a friendship ended. They would end up seeing each other one more time a year later, and be reminded at just how well they fit - how well they got along - but again, that would end.

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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.