Leavenworth Elopement Photographer: Robbie & Cassie

Robbie and Cassie are two people I have very much enjoyed my time with, from their (freezing) engagement session, to this climb to the top of a mountain near Leavenworth, WA, When they asked me if I wanted to join them on a hike where they were going to share each other’s vows and get married early (they still have a reception planned for New Years Day at the Spokane Club) I was so excited for it. Two amazing people, hiking, an incredible location? Yes please. And even though we had a lot of smoke on this particular day, I absolute love how these turned out. Here are some of my favorites!

Family Photos in North Idaho: The Emery Family

Every time I interact with the Emery family it’s a blessing. I could go back to sophomore year of high school when Sarah was my prom date, or even further back to 8th grade when I worked with Josh at Senior Froggy (RIP CDA location). I could go back to the time I spent with Tyler at North Idaho College during lunch, or when Josh beat me (handily) in the CDA half marathon. Or even the chance I had about five years ago to photograph this entire (growing) family. In every instance, it has been a blessing, a joy, to talk with this fine group of people. They are kind, thoughtful, quick to laugh, and have easy smiles. I love talking with them, and it is an incredible honor that they have picked me again to photograph their family - the thing that is most valuable to us in our lives. I hope you love these!

CDA Resort Wedding: Zach and Chelsea

Zach and Chelsea are two people with magnetic personalities. They are fun to be around, their friends are fun to be around, and things seem to just flow with them. So when on their wedding day the wind blew and the sun came and went I wasn’t a big deal. I think it’s obvious in the photos at just how much fun these two had on their wedding day, and I can say I also had a blast. I love their story, their friends, and the family I met. And you add on top of that the incredible location at the CDA Resort and the incredible backdrop of Coeur d’Alene Lake, I am absolutely pumped with the photos I have the chance to share with you. I hope you love them!

Spokane Photographers: Nick & Teresa’s Fall Engagement

Nick and Teresa are two people I met only days before their engagement, and only weeks before their wedding. They are both friendly and kind, beautiful and thoughtful. They fit so well together. Each interaction I’ve had with them, from coffee to a nighttime stroll through Spokane has been one I’ve loved, and getting to know these two amazing people has been a privilege of mine. I’m so excited I have the chance to share their engagement photos with you, and I hope you love them as much as I do!

CDA Family Photographers: The Rhodes Family

What is there to say about the Rhodes family aside from what you see on this blog? Two kind, thoughtful parents, with four children that are quick to laugh, even quicker with a goofy face, and all of whom seem incredibly happy. My time with them was a blast, between watching the siblings play, to watching their parents be totally willing to join in. Their family photo shoot was not only enjoyable for me, but I think that joy translated so well in these photos. I’ve been excited to share these with you, I hope you love them!

Coeur d'Alene Engagement: Max & Sam

Sometimes mutual friends can be a little devious. They can make plans behind your back - because they love you. And that's exactly how Max and Sam met. You see, Sam was having a birthday party (which her birthday almost always coincides with opening day of the NFL) and so she had invited a bunch of friends out to watch the game with her. Some of Sam's friends came, and they brought someone she did not know - Max. Now, Max told me that when he first say her his first impression was something along the lines of "dang!" - she is quite attractive. Sam, however, told me she barely noticed him, he was just hanging out. But as the night went on, Sam started to notice that Max would end up in her conversations (not in a weird way) quite often, with little bits of input, a quick quip, or something more. She started to notice him, and so she asked her friends "who is this guy"? But she didn't really know he was interested in her until the end of the night when he asked her for her number.

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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.