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Maya and Kyle’s Mukogawa Fort Wright wedding happened on June 20, 2026, at what’s officially named Mukogawa U.S. Campus in Spokane, with the ceremony under the Arbor and the reception in Tsutakawa Memorial Hall. Twelve years together, a proposal they’d both seen coming, and a day built entirely out of personal touches. This is exactly […]

6/24/26

Weddings

wedding ceremony at the Arbor Mukogawa Fort Wright Spokane

Maya & Kyle | Mukogawa Fort Wright Wedding — Spokane, WA

There’s something really special about a couple who chooses their venue not just because it made logistical sense, but because it already meant something. Q’emlin Park has been a part of Ari and Jarred’s story since early on — she’d hiked and paddleboarded here long before they met, and somewhere between their first few dates, […]

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6/18/26

Weddings

Bride and groom portraits at Q'emlin Park Post Falls Idaho

Ari & Jarred — Trailhead Event Center Wedding | Q’emlin Park, Post Falls, Idaho

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Gabby and Eric got married at Beacon Hill in Spokane on September 14, 2025 — and as a Spokane documentary wedding photographer, days like this one are exactly why I do this work. Seven years together. A proposal on a nature walk with their two dogs. A bride wearing her grandmother’s garter. And two people […]

6/10/26

Weddings

wedding ceremony Beacon Hill Spokane Arch and Elm Photography

Beacon Hill Wedding | Gabby & Eric — Spokane Documentary Wedding Photographer

Tristan and Wyatt got married on May 30, 2026, at Schmidt Cattle Co. Events in Mead, Washington. As a Spokane documentary wedding photographer, I live for days like this one — 116 acres of open ranch land, Mt. Spokane on the horizon, and two people who were completely, genuinely themselves all day long. How They […]

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6/10/26

Weddings

Tristan & Wyatt | Schmidt Cattle Co. Wedding — Mead, WA

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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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