4 of My Favorite Locations for Engagement Sessions Near Coeur d’Alene, ID!

Its the season for proposals, which means those young Loves are looking for engagement session locations! So I just thought I would put together some of my favorite locations to explore that are all under 90 minutes of drive time from Post Falls, ID. Enjoy!

 

#1. Woops

Coffee shop sessions are definitely a growing trend especially when they can be in the most photographed Woops in the entire country! That’s right! Woops, the one we have right here in Coeur d’ Alene is the most photographed shop and we have it all to ourselves! Go get your snuggle on while eating 1… 2... no 3 macarons!

 

 

#2. Hog Lake Recreation Area

No one can deny that an open field with rolling hills in the background is one of the most gorgeous settings! Hog Lake Recreation is everything and more if you are up for running with your Love and popping some champagne to celebrate you two and your future together! Just be sure you pack out what you pack in!

 

 

#3. Snow Creek Falls

Woods & Waterfalls are always a favorite of mine and even more so when they are under a mile hike down a well cared for path. If you don’t mind the road trip to this gorgeous spot you will not be disappointed with the waterfall and pool at the bottom. Just remember to bring a pair of shoes to hike in and a towel if you are brave enough to jump in.

 

 

#4. Green Bluff & Surrounding Farms

This particular session was taken at Becks Harvest House in Colbert, WA. The best time to visit one of the Green Bluff farms to avoid thousands of people is during the week. If you can plan it on a day that is expectant to be rainy or overcast you can probably get away with being the only people there like we did.

 

 

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Mr. & Mrs. Speer

These two lovelies made everything about their wedding day so personal and intimate! The family and friends that came to this spectacular Lake House to witness these two tie the knot was so perfect! Laura is one of the sweetest people I have ever met and makes for one stunning Bride! Two weeks after their wedding they were to move down to Texas which made it even more of an honor that she chose us to tell their Love Story!

Photography Team: Hannah Smith Design | Gown: Honest In Ivory | Florist: Schuh Box Floral | Rentals: Lake City Rentals & A-Z Rentals | Cake Designer: Pastries and More | Caterer: Drummin’ Up BBQ | Hair Stylist: Lashes by Dominique

Adventure Session on the Shores of Lake Ponderay

As a photographer I would say the thing that I hear most from the general public is that they wish they had wedding pictures they really LOVED! That they didn’t have the money nor the time to go somewhere they really dreamt of going to or hiring an amazing photographer to truly capture their Love Story. What if I told you that even after your wedding you can still have those fairy tale pictures at a destination so amazing and glorious!!! We offer Adventure Sessions which is a session where you get in your wedding get up (or other formal option) again and go to a destination that will ABSOLUTELY blow your mind! Most brides that are planning a wedding don’t necessarily have the time to hike up a mountain top for gorgeous sunset shots or down in a canyon because I found an unbelievably stunning waterfall. These are my most favorite sessions, they are so unique, adventurous (hence the name Adventure Session, haha), and designed specifically for each couple! There is no reason that you cannot have the wedding pictures that you wanted hanging up in your new home or to send to distant relatives that couldn’t make it to your ceremony. We want to adventure with you and make magic happen! If this is you don’t hesitate to reach out to see what these sessions include and where we travel to.

Winter Bride

Getting to know the in’s and out’s of my favorite wedding vendors and being able to design and work first hand with them is always one of my personal favorite things to do. This styled shoot has been a thought in my head for quite some time and I just had to act on it! First thing to do was to ask find a Bride who would be willing to brave the cold up on Spokane Mountain for a couple hours and act like she isn’t cold even for a moment. Second was to find the right team of amazing vendors who shared the same vision as I did for this Romantic Bridal Shoot.


Vendors Used: Photographer & Designer: Hannah Smith Design, Florals: SchuhBox Floral Design, Rentals: Hannah Smith Design, Hair & Make Up Artist: Rachel Jordan Beauty, Gown: Cloud Nine Bridal, Model: Natalie Mathenia.