Spokane Wedding Photographer: Si and Jasmine at the Chateau Rive

Before this wedding I hadn’t really ever talked with Si. That said, we had known of each other, been in the same circles, but I had never really gotten the chance to visit with him - to talk. Which is super unfortunate because this dude is solid. I have loved getting to know him, and as I’ve gotten to know him - I’ve also gotten to know his beautiful bride. These two are so incredibly kind toward each other, they treat each other with such thoughtfulness and I absolutely love spending time with them. Their wedding at the Chateau Rive downtown Spokane was absolutely beautiful, and filled with so many great people, tons of smiles, and an incredible time. I’m pumped I get to share with you these photos, these memories, and I hope you love them as much as I loved taking them.

CDA Family Photographers: The Murley Family

A long time ago, in what feels like another life, I had just moved out of my parents house with my brother into a house we had bought together. A home we couldn’t pay for by ourselves, so one of my brothers best friends moved in with us, his name was Mike Murley. I knew Mike because we went to the same school together (shout out to Falls Christian! - RIP) and because he was my brothers best friend. We were roommates. Then I left and went to school, Mike met his now wife Mindy, and we didn’t talk.

Coeur d'Alene Engagement Photos: Bryce & Krystal

Bryce and Krystal's paths seem to have been destined to cross. Krystal knew Bryce's brother in the police academy, she even helped Bryce get some medicine for his boy when he needed it (although she did so through his brother). They seemed to know a lot of the same people, yet it was none of them that caused these two to meet. No, that honor goes to the app called Bumble.

North Idaho Wedding: Dmitry & Veronica’s Beyond Hope Resort Wedding

Dmitry and Veronica are two people I enjoyed talking to every since I first met them at the coffee shop. They are quick to smile, easy to laugh with, but also so kind and genuine. There were multiple times on their wedding day that I noticed them thinking of people that are so often forgotten - and it is amazing. Their wedding was beautiful as well (and not just because they had incredibly great friends who also happen to be incredibly beautiful), taking place just north east of Sandpoint at Beyond Hope Resort. It’s a beautiful space that shows off the lake and the mountains in such a cool way. Not to mention being such a great place for the many friends that came to Dmitry and Veronica’s wedding from out of state. In the end, their wedding was beautiful, and I’m so excited to be sharing with you these photos!

CDA Family Photographers: The Kernodle Family

I only met the Kernodle family last year when I had the chance to do their family photos. But since then I’ve seen them more than once and every time it’s the same - two people who are kind, thoughtful, easy to talk to and quick to laugh. So I was very much looking forward to capturing their family - always such an honor to be asked again - and I’m SO excited to be able to share these with you! This wasn’t a long photo shoot, but I am sure happy with what we got. I hope you love them!

Spokane Wedding Photographers: Robert & Nicole’s Historic Davenport Wedding

If you’re wondering what a wedding can look like on a rainy day in September look no further. Well, really we had a good mix of smoke, rain, and sun (sunset WAS a thing!) Robert and Nicole had it all, from some incredible emotional moments (such as when Nicole’s mom was doing up her dress, or they were saying their vows, or even when all her sorority girls did their chant) to some really fun and engaging ones. There was laughter, tears, and a whole lot of great dancing. In short, their wedding was amazing, and I have no doubt it’s not just because they are two amazing people, who are kind, thoughtful, and so quick to smile. I really have enjoyed getting to know these two, and I absolutely loved being there for their wedding.

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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.