Kensi and Lewis' St Al's and Kalispel Golf and Country Club Wedding.

Kensi and Lewis a special. Look no further than how they handled a pouring rain engagement shoot. But if you do look further, and you meet their family and friends, you will find a bunch of people that speak to who they are. They were all so kind, easy to talk to, and absolutely ready to have fun. I had an absolute blast at this wedding, from the beautiful Gonzaga Campus and cathedral, to the incredible grounds of Kalispel Golf and Country Club. I’m so excited to share these photos with you.

Fort Ground Chapel Wedding with Megan and Nik

Megan and Nik are two people I've really enjoyed getting to know. From their engagement shoot at English Point to their wedding downtown Coeur d’Alene at one of the oldest buildings in all of Idaho, I've loved watching these two laugh, spend time together, and of course, get married! What a privilege it is to be sharing some of my favorites from their wedding day with you.

Rhea and Divine's Farragut State Park Elopement

Rhea reached out to me recently with a plan. She wasn’t looking for a photographer for a wedding a year or two away—she was getting married in just a couple of weeks! She asked if I could be there to document their surprise elopement at Farragut State Park, and I’m so glad the stars aligned so I could say yes. Watching Rhea and Divine see each other for the first time was incredible, but being the only witness there (alongside the officiant and her husband) was a privilege that is hard to put into words.

Saint Al's Wedding with Shavonne and Tom

I had so much fun meeting with Tom and Shavonne. Not just the first time when we met for beer and talk theology, or the second time when we did their engagement photos, but also the third time when I watched these two amazing people get married! They are so quick to smile, so willing to have a good time, and are just genuinely great humans. Being able to be there, and see Tom’s face as Shavonne walked down the aisle was incredible. And I'm so excited I get to be the one to share their wedding photos with you. I hope you love them!

Review: A Photographer’s Guide to Coeur d'Alene Resort Weddings

There are many factors at play in great wedding venues when it comes to photography. Note, there are many factors beyond photography that I cannot speak to - such as the price of a venue, how easy they are to work with from a couples perspective, and how responsive they are. That said, being that I've been to well over 400 weddings, I do know what a great venue looks like - and the Coeur d’Alene Resort is one of them.

Kevin and Annie's Christmas Wedding at the Davenport

Christmas anywhere is beautiful, but Christmas at the Davenport is always something special. The lights, the trees, the beautiful ballrooms all hit a spot that says “tis the season”. If you take this vibe and add in two incredible people - Kevin and Annie - and their commitment to be with each other for the rest of their lives, you have an absolutely beautiful night. I had a blast, from meeting their friends and family, to watching Butch from WSU come strolling into the reception (a complete surprise) the whole evening was filled with great moments and excellent people. I hope you love looking at these memories as much as I loved capturing them.

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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.