It’s not very often you get to have a FIVE-generation photo, but I had the chance to capture that when I did the family photos for my wife’s side of the family. So if you see myself, my boys, and my beautiful wife in some of these pictures, it’s because we were there! That also means this family has grown very dear to my heart, and I love each one of these people so much. It’s also crazy, looking at the size of the family, thinking that a whole family wasn’t able to make it (Crystal’s sister) as they live down in Florida. That said, we couldn’t have asked for a better day, with great color and no rain; it ended up turning out great. Here are some of my favorites.

Jordan & Kailee's Manito Engagement

Jordan is someone i’ve known a long time. He’s my nephew after all. I’m not 100% sure how old he was when we first met, but my guess is around seven. So being able to watch him grow up, go through high school, find a girlfriend and then get married?! Pretty darn amazing. The girl he’s found, Kailee, has also been quite the blessing. She is always ready to be part of family events and is quick to laugh and have fun. Watching them grow closer (I distinctly remember meeting her while doing Jordan’s senior photos) has been huge for me. I’m excited to be able to share their engagement photos, which are technically not engagement photos (as they are already married!) but hey, who’s counting. I hope you love them!

Coeur d'Alene Senior Photographers: Jordan's Senior Pictures

I love going on adventures, saying “lets climb a mountain” and finding epic spots. Sometimes when you’re there, trying to stand on the side of a mountain it doesn’t feel as epic, but later, looking back at the photos, you’re always glad you did it. The other thing I love about taking senior photos is working with a single subject. While I photograph couples, engagements and weddings all the time, it’s a unique challenge to take pictures of one person. It sets them apart, and allows us to do some different things, while also taking away others. My time with Jordan (and his amazing family) was an easy one, as he is my nephew, so we picked huckleberries, saw a bear (well, Jordan’s dad did, not I) and got some amazing photos. Always good times.

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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.