About five years ago my son Isaiah had an incredible teacher - one of the best in the area - his kindergarten teacher. She was kind, thoughtful, and clearly cared so much about the kids in her class. Well around that time she also had a boy who was graduating from high school (shout out to Conner!) and she asked me to photograph his senior photos. It never ceases to be a compliment when someone has you do their photos, has you capture such an important part of their lives, and then asks you to do it again after dealing with you, seeing the product and all that. So when Kim emailed me when Julian was a senior it was a huge honor to photograph this young man. He’s super kind, incredible with his cello (I only wish I had asked him to play more while I was there) and incredibly smart. I have no doubt that where Julian goes, he will succeed. I loved getting to know him over the time of our shoot, and I’m pumped I get to share these with you today.

Coeur d'Alene Senior Photos: Lilli Madsen

I met Lilli for the first time when we set out to do her senior photos. You see, Lilli isn’t local, so when her family came up here to visit she thought of the (excellent) idea of having her senior photos done in a place that is totally different from where she lives. I not only love that idea, but I’m also pumped that she chose me to be the one to capture those memories and moments. In talking with her I found she is kind, thoughtful, and has great energy. I truly had a lot of fun getting to know her and her family, and I’m excited I get to share these photos with you!

Lakeland Senior Photos: Cienna Walls

I met Cienna around 11 years ago. She was a lot different then, but some things have stayed the same. She has a great smile, loves softball, and has always been someone that’s easy to spend time with. And while I don’t know Cienna as well as i’d like, I absolutely enjoyed our time together. She’s strong, beautiful and an absolutely amazing young woman, and i’m so excited to see where she goes once she graduates from Lakeland High School.

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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.