I had the chance to meet Matt several years ago when I was doing some headshots for his work. One thing that became clear to me very quickly - Matt’s a kind man. He has always treated me kindly, each and every time I've run into him (which has been quite a bit now that the years have started stacking). So when he asked me to come out and photograph his family, I was excited. Not only getting to know him better, but his family was a real pleasure, and they were all so easy to talk to, helpful, and quick to laugh. I had a great time with them all, and I'm so excited that I get the chance to share some of their family photos.

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.

Family Photos in Tacoma with the Greenfields

I’ve known Rory for a couple of years now through our time volunteering at New Day summer camp. It’s one of those weeks where the energy is high and the connections are real. We actually bonded over our shared love for morning runs—heading out before the camp day fully kicked off, sometimes with a group of students in tow and sometimes just to catch a quiet mile.

Family Photos in Idaho with the Galloways

Being able to photograph families is one of my favorite things. Watching them interact, watching them laugh, joke, and get along really shows me a lot of what a family is about. The Galloway family is special. They clearly get along, but even more clearly love each other. I had a blast capturing them and their interactions, but also seeing them again (as I had the chance to photograph Derek and Stephanie’s wedding a couple of years ago).. Hope you love the photos from this late winter family shoot!

The Morman Family Photos

Last year I had the chance to do Eric and Magda’s engagement photos and wedding photos. So when Eric called me up this year and asked if I wanted to take some photos of their family (now featuring the beautiful little dog!) I was 100% on board. These are two people I have always enjoyed talking to, from the first time we met at the coffee shop to the very end of their wedding day - they have just been great people. So I hope you love some of these family photos! They are just a couple highlights.

Gabe and Mary's Family Photos!

It’s crazy to me to think that Gabe and Mary’s wedding was a couple of YEARS ago, which just blows my mind. Their wedding was amazing for so many reasons, but to be contacted later and asked to photograph their growing family was such a huge compliment. Being able to be there for the engagement, wedding, and then watch a family grow? Man. It was so great to see them and their absolutely beautiful daughter. But now I have the chance to share these family photos! I hope you all love them as much as I loved taking them.

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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.