Wedding Photographer: Gabe & Kathryn's Beacon Hill Wedding

Gabe and Kathryn had an incredible day. From their beautiful ceremony downtown Spokane at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes to their incredible reception at the beautiful Beacon Hill. Their wedding party was kind and willing to have an amazing time, but also so helpful and kind - the best kind of wedding party. Gabe and Kathryn are two beautiful people inside and out and spending the day with them was a blast. I had such an incredibly hard time getting these photos down to a reasonable number for the blog, and I don't know if I even did a good job. So you’ll have to deal with it! Either way, i’m pumped to share this Beacon Hill wedding with you, and I hope you enjoy ever moment as I did.

Engagement Photographer: Brayden & Aeva's Fernan Lake Engagement

Brayden and Aeva have such a cool story. They are also some amazing people. There is an energy around them, with so many great smiles, easy laughs, and a natural way of just being themselves. I don't know when that started but I wouldn't be surprised to hear it happened when they were in high school - when they first met. You see, Brayden transferred to Aeva's school (Gonzaga Prep) when he was going to be a senior. Turns out, Aeva and him both lived in Coeur d'Alene at the time and were some of the only people driving from CDA for school. So it didn't take long before these two started to carpool together to school. They would become friends - best friends. In the winter they found out that both of them loved to Ski, and would head up to Schweitzer with their group of friends - they of course would ride together (coming from Coeur d'Alene as they were).

Spokane Wedding Photographer: Michael and Malinda's Roberts Mansion Wedding

Michael and Malinda are two incredibly kind people. You see it in how they act to all those around them, how they treat those close to them, but also how they treat people they only just met. They feel genuine and kind. I had so much fun with them at the Roberts Mansion for their wedding. From the intimate moments like the first look to the fun ones during the reception, to the awesome sunset photos in River Front Park downtown Spokane. I’m pumped I have the chance to share these wedding photos with you of two amazing humans.

Family Photographer: Camp Family in Farragut State Park

Several years ago I photographed Jordan and Bailey’s wedding. It was beautiful, amazing, rainy, and absolutely memorable. Their engagement photos were no different, beautiful, memorable, and amazing. So when Bailey contacted me to ask me to take photos of their incredibly beautiful new family I was so excited. I absolutely love watching the couples I see get married build amazing family’s together, and this shoot was definitely a highlight for me. It was also the first time I had the chance to take photos of Jordan and Bailey in objectively good weather, and I absolutely love how these turned out.

Coeur d'Alene Wedding Photographer: Kevin & Kalsey's Settlers Creek Wedding

Kevin and Kelsey planned to get married in 2020. Just like so many couples, that didn’t happen. So instead, their wedding moved to 2021 and what a day they had! Their wedding was filled with some amazing people, incredible weather and some absolutely beautiful moments. From Kevin’s face when he saw Kalsey for the first time, to the laughter everyone shared during the toasts, this wedding was beautiful. I had a great time with these two (as I did at the engagement shoot) and i’m so excited to be able to share these wedding photos with you.

Mt Spokane Engagement: Chris & Kelsey

I meet a lot of couples. I hear a lot of stories. But Chris and Kelsey are one of the very, very few that would classify as love at first sight. One of the amazing things is they weren't looking for it. Kelsey was in town for a couple months as she was working over seas, and Chris was out doing his own thing. The day was Valentines day, and neither of them were with someone. Chris went to a concert, and Kelsey found herself being stood up by some unknown jerk.

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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.