Man! This is the third family shoot in a row that I can say I’ve had the chance to see this family grow. And it was a compliment when I talked about it last week, and it’s still a compliment this week. MAN is it good to see Jordan and Bailey again, but it’s also so great seeing their growing family (five now!). I loved seeing them again, but even more so, all the smiles and joy this family of five has is so great. I love how these turned out, and I’m so excited that I can share them with you.

Griswold Family in CDA

The more I talk with the Griswold family, the more i’m convinced that we would be friends if we all had more time in life. The reason is simple, this family is awesome. They are kind, easy to talk to, quick to laugh, and have great taste. Their kids are beautiful, and look like mini versions of them. So being able to meet with them and. capture this beautiful family is a huge honor, and being able to share some of my favorites is as well.

The German-Murry Family

Being able to see the German-Murry family again this October was an absolute privilege. They are always so kind, thoughtful and so easy to talk to. Being able to photograph them since before they had any kids, and watching their beautiful family grow has been one of the highlights for me as a photographer. It is with that that I am so excited to be able to share these family photos of this beautiful, kind, growing family.

The Wagstaff Family Photos

A couple of years ago I had the chance to photograph the wedding of some pretty awesome people (Shout out to Michael and Malinda!), and while I was there I met these amazing people. Granted, they didn’t have their little one there yet, but this beautiful family of four stood out to me. I was able to take a photo of them at the wedding, and I didn’t hear from them for a couple of years until last year when Allison reached out to me to do their family photos. I love how they turned out, and so when they asked me to do it again, it was a huge compliment. So today I get to share some of my favorites from our recent family shoot together!

CDA Family Photos with the Godfrey's

Getting to meet the Godfrey’s for their family photos was a privilege. I really enjoyed getting to know them, watching their boys play, and attempting to get their beautiful daughter to smile - and smile she did. Granted, what you don’t see is all the tears she also shed, but that smile man - so worth it. What a beautiful and kind family. Love how these turned out!

Anderson Family Photos in North Idaho

There are some incredible ties between my past and my present with this family. My oldest son shares a class with one of these amazing kids, I used to go to school with one of these amazing moms, and I am friends with - even if we don’t’ get to spend much time together - with one of these amazing families. Not to mention getting to play basketball against one of these excellent fathers. In the end, when they reached out and asked me to do their family photos again, I was very excited. This is one incredible, beautiful, kind family - and it shows. So here are a couple of my favorites, but there is no doubt that this was a highlight family photo shoot for me this year.

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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.