Business Details
Coeur d'Alene Portrait & Wedding Photography by Peggy Rushing Photography
Peggy Rushing Photography is a husband-and-wife team with over 25 years of combined experience in portrait and wedding photography. Our approach blends documentary and fine art techniques, influenced by fashion and classical styles, to capture the emotional essence of each client's story. Located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, we serve clients across North Idaho, Eastern Washington, and beyond, specializing in weddings, senior portraits, family sessions, and custom composite artwork. Our dedication to personalized service ensures every client receives one-of-a-kind imagery tailored to their unique vision.With a focus on creativity and technical excellence, we transform fleeting moments into timeless visual narratives. Clients consistently praise our ability to create artful photographs that transcend ordinary snapshots, reflecting our deep understanding of light, composition, and human connection. Our studio's reputation for professionalism and artistic innovation has been built through decades of dedicated practice and client collaboration.
Services
Weddings
Senior Pictures
Family Pictures
Travel Photography
Composite Selections
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in professional photography
- Our team blends documentary and fine art techniques for unique results
- We specialize in personalized sessions tailored to individual client stories
- Our portfolio includes diverse styles from wedding photojournalism to composite artistry
- We serve clients across North Idaho and Eastern Washington with local expertise
What people say
Picture Perfect
Creative Photographer
Great team
Beautiful pictures
Amazing photographer
Services
Weddings
Our wedding photography service captures your special day with a unique blend of documentary and fine art techniques. We focus on emotional storytelling through artistic compositions, ensuring timeless images that reflect your personal style. With over 25 years of experience, we provide comprehensive coverage from pre-ceremony preparations to reception celebrations, delivering high-quality photographs that preserve your wedding memories for generations.
Senior Pictures
We create elegant senior portraits that celebrate individual personalities and milestones. Our sessions combine outdoor natural settings with studio lighting to produce versatile images for announcements and keepsakes. Clients appreciate our creative direction and ability to incorporate personal elements like pets or hobbies, ensuring photographs that authentically represent each graduate's unique journey and achievements.
Family Pictures
Our family photography sessions capture genuine connections and cherished relationships through both posed and candid imagery. We specialize in creating heirloom-quality portraits that reflect family dynamics and personalities. The service includes location selection guidance and styling advice to ensure cohesive, timeless images that beautifully document your family's story across generations.
Travel Photography
We offer professional photography services for clients traveling to scenic locations in North Idaho and Eastern Washington. This service includes pre-trip consultation to plan optimal shooting locations and times, ensuring stunning images that incorporate regional landscapes. Clients receive high-resolution files suitable for both digital sharing and large-format printing to preserve travel memories artistically.
Composite Selections
Our custom composite photography creates imaginative scenes by combining multiple images into cohesive artistic narratives. This service transforms ordinary portraits into fantastical visual stories featuring elements like fairy tale settings or classic literature themes. Ideal for creating unique wall art, the process includes collaborative design sessions to ensure the final artwork perfectly matches clients' creative visions and home decor.
People
Peggy Rushing
Lead Photographer
With over 25 years of professional photography experience, Peggy specializes in capturing emotional authenticity through artistic compositions. Her expertise spans wedding photojournalism, portrait lighting, and composite artistry, creating images that blend technical precision with creative vision.
Robert Rushing
Videographer
As an experienced videographer and second photographer, Robert brings technical expertise and a keen eye for detail to every session. His background in multi-camera event coverage ensures comprehensive documentation of important moments, complementing Peggy's photographic work with dynamic visual storytelling.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We combine documentary-style candid shots with fine art techniques, incorporating fashion-inspired lighting and classical composition principles to create timeless images.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we provide photography services throughout North Idaho, Eastern Washington, and can arrange destination shoots for special projects beyond our local service areas.
What's included in wedding photography packages?
Packages typically include full-day coverage, multiple photographers, online gallery access, and print-ready digital files, with optional add-ons like engagement sessions and custom albums.
Can I request specific photo compositions?
Absolutely - we welcome client input and collaborate on shot lists while offering professional guidance to ensure optimal results within our artistic approach.
How long do portrait sessions last?
Most portrait sessions range from 1-2 hours depending on the number of outfit changes and locations, with additional time available for more complex composite projects.
