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Some couples, when you ask how they met, give you a tidy little story. Ashley and Brad are not those people. They met during Covid — which means they built something real before they ever got to share a room. No crowd noise, no distraction. Just two people figuring out whether they actually liked each […]

5/19/26

Weddings

Arbor Crest Winery Wedding | Ashley & Brad | Spokane, WA

Zili and Logan met at WSU sophomore year through a mutual friend — each quietly deciding the other was nice and weird in a good way. Seven years later they’re getting married a few miles from where they first crossed paths. Logan proposed at the overlook in Browne’s Addition, the first neighborhood they shared after […]

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5/12/26

Weddings

Zili & Logan — A Palouse Ridge Events Wedding

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If you’ve spent any amount of time looking at wedding photographers, you’ve probably seen the word documentary thrown around. Sometimes it means “candid.” Sometimes it means “we’ll just walk around and take pictures.” Sometimes it’s a vibe word that doesn’t really mean anything specific. This post is the long answer — what documentary wedding photography […]

5/05/26

Tips + Tricks

What Is Documentary Wedding Photography? (And Is It Right for You?)

You Hate Having Your Photo Taken. That’s Totally Fine. A letter to every couple who cringes at the word “photoshoot.” If you’ve ever wondered how to feel natural in your wedding photos when you don’t even like having your picture taken — you’re in the right place. Here’s something I hear in almost every inquiry […]

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4/15/26

Inspiration, Sessions, Tips + Tricks

Couple laughing during engagement session in Spokane WA — natural and unposed wedding photography by Arch & Elm Photography

Not a Camera Person? Why That’s Actually Perfect | Spokane Documentary Wedding Photographer

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Some venues stop you mid-scroll. The Wild Rabbit is one of them. Twenty acres of meadows, forest, and mountain views about 30 minutes north of Spokane — it’s the kind of place that makes couples exhale the moment they arrive. I’ve photographed weddings here and I keep coming back to it in conversations with couples […]

2/08/26

Weddings

The Wild Rabbit Wedding Venue — What to Know Before You Book

Mt. Spokane Elopement Photographer | Intimate Elopements Near Spokane, Washington Eloping on Mount Spokane is a beautiful option for couples who want their wedding day to feel intentional, grounded, and truly their own. Just outside of Spokane, Mt. Spokane offers forested trails, quiet overlooks, and a sense of calm that makes space for connection rather […]

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2/06/26

Inspiration, Weddings

Mt. Spokane Elopement Photographer | Intimate Elopements Near Spokane, Washington

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Rose & Josiah — The Barn at Rimrock Wedding | Clayton, WA Rose described Josiah as her safe place before the wedding. “The place you crave when you’re tired, sad, overwhelmed, and ready to just be yourself. Josiah is my home, and I’m his.” When someone describes their person that way, you know the photos […]

9/25/25

Weddings

The Barn at Rimrock Wedding | Rose & Josiah | Spokane Documentary Photographer

Jojo & Jacob’s Joyful Lakefront Wedding at Camp Twinlow As a North Idaho wedding photographer, I’ve seen my fair share of unforgettable wedding days — and Jojo & Jacob’s June 21, 2025 celebration at Camp Twinlow in Rathdrum was one for the books. The day brought a mix of sunshine and soft rain showers. These […]

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8/14/25

Weddings

Jojo & Jacob’s Joyful Lakefront Wedding at Camp Twinlow

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Peyton & Nick — An Overbluff Cellars Wedding in Spokane, WA Peyton and Nick met at 14 — Nick was the new kid, Peyton was the mutual friend who made introductions — and they never really stopped being together after that. By the time their wedding day came around, they’d spent more than a decade […]

7/03/25

Inspiration, Weddings

Spokane Wedding Peyton & Nick’s at Manito Park and Overbluff Cellars

Olivia & Lukas — A Wild Rabbit Wedding in Clayton, WA Olivia and Lukas met at a summer camp in Montana, which honestly tells you almost everything you need to know about them. They’re the kind of people who love being outside, who find meaning in community, and who weren’t looking for a fancy wedding […]

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6/01/25

Inspiration, Weddings

Exterior view of The Wild Rabbit wedding venue near Spokane, WA, covered in ivy with mountain backdrop, photographed by Spokane wedding photographer Arch and Elm Photography

Olivia & Lukas — The Wild Rabbit Wedding | Spokane Documentary Photographer

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