Meghan & Justus | Coeur d'Alene River Wedding

Meghan and Justus are two people i've enjoyed from the beginning. They are kind, easy to talk to, and always ready to have fun. Look no further than their float down the river after their ceremony, or Meghan dancing it up on the dance floor. But there is more - just in the way they treat others and the friends they keep. Being able to be out there on the Coeur d'Alene River and capture their wedding was a huge privilege, and i'm so excited that I get to share some of my favorites with you here on the blog.

The German-Murrey Family Photos

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.

Emily and Sean's Fall Manito Park Engagement

Sean and Emily met at Gonzaga, although their story didn’t begin with them immediately noticing each other. Emily first noticed Sean from a distance when they were at Chapel. Sean, meanwhile, hadn’t really noticed her in the same way. Over the years, though, they gradually became friends, and eventually one particular outing started to change things: a group of friends went rollerblading together, and Sean and Emily began to really connect.

Brittney & Tanner | The Ridge at Greenbluff Wedding

Brittney and Tanner are two amazing individuals. You don't have to look very far - their friends, family - even each other. You see it when you watch them dance, or you see Tanner's reaction to Brittney during their first look - pure joy. Their wedding had so many amazing things, and being able to share their wedding photos here is absolutely awesome.

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.

Fall Family Photos in Coeur d'Alene with the Allsup Family

I had the chance to meet the Allsup family a couple of years ago, and so when Abigail reached out to me this year to see if I could photograph their family again I was excited. Their kids have so much life and joy, and it’s so fun when there is enthusiasm not just with the parents - but their children. But this family of five is a blessing in every way - they are kind, easy to talk to, and so quick to laugh. It is moments like these that I am reminded of how lucky I am to be a photographer and meet people like this.

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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.