Misty Morning Family Shoot with the Raymond-Becker Family

I worked with Shannon for months trying to get the details surrounding this shoot ironed out. Things were always changing, but in the end, on a misty (and at one point, very very rainy) morning, I was able to be there when the Raymond-Becker family was reunited again. The emotions were high, joy was clear, and it was such a fun family shoot to be a part of. I truly enjoyed meeting them, even for the small period of time I had the chance to speak with them. I’m excited to share some of my favorites from our shoot.

Family photos with the German-Murrey's in Manito Park

To say seeing the German-Murrey family is a pleasure would be an understatement. I’ve had the huge privilege of photographing them from the time it was just them (and they were making a pregnancy announcement) to a shoot that included their extended family, and now again, as their youngest (Joseph) is getting bigger and bigger. The last time I saw them, it was swiftly followed by some incredibly sad news, that while it is super sad, I think it’s important that we still remember Rosalie.

Morning Fall Family Photos in Manito Park with the Trull Family

I had the chance to meet this incredible family of three the day before Kelly’s sister’s wedding (Shout out to John and Blair!). I absolutely love meeting new people, but meeting people as kind and thoughtful as these two as a treat. Not to mention taking that into the next day for the wedding was even better. It’s awesome being able to walk into a getting ready room and meeting several people you already know. It makes the day flow better, makes it easier to have fun. So I hope you enjoy these family photos as much as I loved taking them. Thank you to the Ostrem family for coming out and trusting me with your most precious of memories.

Manito Park Family Photos: The Retz Family

Oh MAN! I had the chance to photograph Jarrett and Meagan’s wedding last year at the Chateau Rive and it was a highlight for me. These two are not only super friendly and kind, but I just enjoyed their company. So when Meagan reached out to me to photograph their new family of three I was super pumped for it. And boy did we get a great day! Here are some of my favorite photos from their family shoot. I hope you love them!

Spokane Engagement Photos: Jared & Kat's Manito Engagement

Jared and Kat have such a cool story. They met at a Halloween party their mutual friend was throwing. The thing is, they both didn't really PLAN to be there. Jared found himself deciding to randomly go to the party at around 11:30 at night after his day had completely finished. Kat on the other hand, found herself at the party after visiting a cemetery and talking to the high grounds keeper (Dave) who was "incredibly nice". She said that her friends invited her over, and she figured "why not?"

Spokane Photographer: Stephon & Maria's Manito Engagement

Sometimes things align in the right way, and bring two people together who would never have met otherwise. For Stephon and Maria, this is how I think of their story. Maria, visiting Hawaii on vacation from her staying Australia, was out looking to get some drinks with her friend. They picked a bar. The same bar that Stephon and his air force friends had also picked (they were there for a little while from where they were stationed in Japan). Two people, from two totally different parts of the world, end up going to the same bar.

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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.