Photography Blog - Looyenga Photography

While I've had the privilege of working with Caden’s mom multiple times - she’s an excellent makeup artist - This was the first time I had the chance to meet Caden. He was thoughtful, analytical, and easy to talk with. I am pumped with how these turned out, and am excited to share some...

Every once in a while I get the privilege of photographing some people I know. And in this case, that was half true. I’ve had the privilege of knowing several members of the Cypher family (Ezra and his sister Eliza) over the last couple of years as I am the youth pastor at the youth group they go to. I’ve had Ezra over to my house, and beaten him in a football game (he may be...

I had the chance to meet the Lawyer family for the first time when we met at this shoot. They were immediately kind, easy to talk to, and ready for some fun shots. They were only up in this area for a little bit, so I'm glad we could find a time to make it all happen, and I'm so happy we ended up with such a beautiful day for it (just barely missed the smoke!). Here are some ...

They met when they were in high school. They were friends, but things never seemed to align. This would be true for years, life would happen, until one day they were both at the reunion that happens every several years or so (If I remember correctly, it was like every 7 years, but that seems like a weird number, so I'm unsure).

Eden and Dillon are special. From the first time I met them, to watching Eden say "yes" on the beach in Mexico, I have enjoyed every moment I have had with them. They aren't just cool people, but they are kind, and easy to talk to. They make you feel like you are a part - even if you're just the photographer. I have loved being there for so many of their big family moments, a...