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.

Sunrise Family Photos with the Srikureja's

I’m not a morning person, but that does’t mean mornings aren’t magical. And that was reinforced to me when I woke up at 3:30am to drive out and meet the Srikureja family for some absolutely amazing family photos near their home in Spokane. The whole family was so kind, and it was awesome to be able to get to know more of them the day before I saw them all at a wedding the next day. We had a blast, and I'm so happy with how it all turned out.

The German-Murrey Family

I’m not actually not sure how long it has been since I met Julie and Doug for the first time. But I do remember the shoot, in Manito park as they announced their pregnancy for their first child, Rosalie. I remember the fall colors, their dogs (their only “children” at the time, and how kind and easy to get along with they were. Over the years I've had a huge privilege of watching their family grow, in good and bad times, and being able to capture the smiles and memories that come along with it. So adding another year to that history isn’t just a small thing, it becomes bigger and bigger each year they ask me. And I love the fact I get to share these photos here first. I hope you love them!

Spokane Family - The Pavlin's

Sometimes I think I sound like a broken record, but the problem is it’s true every year. Every year someone who hired me last year, and hires me again to take photos of their family is something that truly honors me, something I see as one of the biggest compliments. You see, people’s families are a central part of who they are, and for many, it is the single more important thing to them in the world. So to. be told “I want you to photograph my family” is such an incredible honor.

Photographers Near Me: Alegreto Family

I’ve been taking photos professionally for over twelve years (woah!) now, and one of the things that has started to hit me more and more these days is how incredible it is to follow people and their lives. The Alegreto family is a great example of this, as I had the chance to photograph Arianna’s senior photos, and then I was able to photograph her sisters senior photos (and college grad photos!). All the while meeting the family and getting to know them. Then Arianna got married to an awesome dude named Carson, and I had the chance to do their engagement photos and wedding (which you can see here! So when they asked me to do family photos I was so excited. Carson and Arianna now have a beautiful baby, and Ashley is engaged! So many amazing things, and being able to see this family grow, and new families start, is such an amazing honor. So here is this beautiful growing family - what a privilege it is to share these photos.

Spokane Family Photographer: The Pavlin Family

To say I’m a huge fan of the Pavlin’s is an understatement. And really, “Pavlin” is only a small portion of this beautiful family, but they were my main contact so that’s what I’m going with! Anyway, I’ve had the chance to get to know this whole family over the course of the last twelve years (which blows my mind) but much more so over the last seven or so. Chris and Bryanna are to people I consider friends, and love spending time with. It’s been a huge joy of mine to not only photograph their engagement out in Seattle, but also their wedding, and their family photos, and their other family photos, and their other family photos - I think you get the idea. It is insane to me to watch a family grow up, and it is such an incredible honor to be there at each amazing step.

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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.