Being able to see the German-Murrey family continues to be a blessing. It's so wild to me to think I first met them when they were expecting their first child - and to think they have asked me to be a part of their lives, a part of their story each and every year since then is just wild. It's hard to share how much of an honor that is, but I do know sharing their family photos each year, watching life move forward for them as it does for me, is one of the greatest joys of being a photographer. I look forward to seeing them each year, and i'm so excited to see their family grow.

Family Photos with the Griswold's

Being able to see the Griswold family grow year after year is something that is amazing. It’s one of the best things about this job, and when you genuinely love talking with the couple and family each and every year, it makes it even better. This year being able to be at their own property, seeing where they live life, and getting a family together on the very land the live life on? Huge. So here are some of my favorites from their fall family photo shoot.

The Cypher Family's Photos

Every once in a while I get the privilege of photographing some people I know. And in this case, that was half true. I’ve had the privilege of knowing several members of the Cypher family (Ezra and his sister Eliza) over the last couple of years as I am the youth pastor at the youth group they go to. I’ve had Ezra over to my house, and beaten him in a football game (he may be taller than me, but don’t discount my old-man muscle). So getting to meet the whole family, watch them interact, and get to know them more myself was absolutely awesome. So excited to share these photos, and definitely looking forward to the next time!

The Lawyer Family Photos

I had the chance to meet the Lawyer family for the first time when we met at this shoot. They were immediately kind, easy to talk to, and ready for some fun shots. They were only up in this area for a little bit, so I'm glad we could find a time to make it all happen, and I'm so happy we ended up with such a beautiful day for it (just barely missed the smoke!). Here are some of my favorites.

Sunrise Family Photos with the Srikureja's

I’m not a morning person, but that does’t mean mornings aren’t magical. And that was reinforced to me when I woke up at 3:30am to drive out and meet the Srikureja family for some absolutely amazing family photos near their home in Spokane. The whole family was so kind, and it was awesome to be able to get to know more of them the day before I saw them all at a wedding the next day. We had a blast, and I'm so happy with how it all turned out.

Collins Family Photos in CDA

The first time I met the Collins family was when I met them for their shoot. Visiting from out of town (on one of the busiest weekends this whole summer) they were immediately kind, easy to talk to, and had lots of personality (Looking at you Roy!) I had a blast with them, and I'm so excited to share some highlights form their family shoot.

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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.