The Wagstaff Family Photos

A couple of years ago I had the chance to photograph the wedding of some pretty awesome people (Shout out to Michael and Malinda!), and while I was there I met these amazing people. Granted, they didn’t have their little one there yet, but this beautiful family of four stood out to me. I was able to take a photo of them at the wedding, and I didn’t hear from them for a couple of years until last year when Allison reached out to me to do their family photos. I love how they turned out, and so when they asked me to do it again, it was a huge compliment. So today I get to share some of my favorites from our recent family shoot together!

CDA Family Photos with the Godfrey's

Getting to meet the Godfrey’s for their family photos was a privilege. I really enjoyed getting to know them, watching their boys play, and attempting to get their beautiful daughter to smile - and smile she did. Granted, what you don’t see is all the tears she also shed, but that smile man - so worth it. What a beautiful and kind family. Love how these turned out!

Personal - Looyenga Family Photos

I really love doing family photos, but historically the one family that is by far the hardest to photograph is my own. Not only because I have to be in some, but because people tend to have absolutely no problem complaining to other family members. That said, this one went really smoothly - which was awesome. I just wish I could have had my whole family there (missing my younger brother and his family). That said, these people are some of the most important in my life, and I am excited to share these with you all.

Anderson Family Photos in North Idaho

There are some incredible ties between my past and my present with this family. My oldest son shares a class with one of these amazing kids, I used to go to school with one of these amazing moms, and I am friends with - even if we don’t’ get to spend much time together - with one of these amazing families. Not to mention getting to play basketball against one of these excellent fathers. In the end, when they reached out and asked me to do their family photos again, I was very excited. This is one incredible, beautiful, kind family - and it shows. So here are a couple of my favorites, but there is no doubt that this was a highlight family photo shoot for me this year.

Edmiston Family in CDA

Loved getting to know the Edmiston family late last month in their family photos! So great to meet some people from out of town, and get some great family photos of them. These are some of my favorites.

Reilley-Swanholt Family Photos in Coeur d'Alene

The first chance I had to meet the Reilley family was when we met on the beach in Coeur d’Alene. From the first moment they were a joy to speak to and so easy to photograph. They were quick to laugh, and a group that was just fun to get to know. I’m excited that we also had quite possibly one of the best days to do the family shoot, and i’m excited I get to be the one to share some of these with you!

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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.