Welcome Home HSL-37 Det 2! | MCBH Homecoming Photographer

Another homecoming? YES PLEASE!

I am so glad to be able to share the day one of my best friends, Megan and her beautiful children reunited with Brendan! Brendan proudly served with HSL 37 Det 2 aboard the USS Sampson, a boat based out of San Diego.

Brendan left back in March for an almost 6 month deployment. I have never seen someone who handled a deployment as well as Megan did. Personally speaking, I have no idea how she does it. She was working full time, 2 very rambunctious boys, and one infant under 6months, but she did!

After being blessed to have done the boys back to school photos, their maternity session, sweet baby Maggie's newborn photos along with covering her baptism, I was beyond stoked to be a part of something so awesome again!

Welcome home Brendan and the rest of Det 2!

Here are some of my favorites from the day!

Welcome Home HMH 362 Advon! | MCBH Homecoming Photographer

It feels like yesterday that Sarah contacted me about getting family photos done before Brad deployed with HMH 362. I absolutely ADORE this sweet family. From the time I met them, I just knew this family would be in my life for more than just a photo session.

During Brad's deployment, I also photographed sweet Liam's 1 year photos ( See them here ). I seriously cannot even begin to say how I much I love this sweet family.

A few months ago, I heard from Sarah again! This time, for Brad's homecoming!!! After a few scheduling snafu's it looked like I would be available!

One of my most favorite aspects of my "job" is that I get to meet some pretty amazing people. Beyond meeting them, a lot of them become friends, and friends become family in the military community. I am always left feeling blessed when I am able to capture such precious moments for a family.

Welcome home Brad, welcome home!

Lauren & Stephen | Waimanalo Couples Photographer

Oh my! It has been a VERY long time since I have posted! I suppose it's time to play catch up!

What better way to start than with a GORGEOUS couple? I met Lauren and Steven on Waimanalo Beach for a sunrise couples session! They booked at the very last minute while Lauren was out here on vacation visiting Steven, who is stationed out here.

Oddly enough, the military always finds a way to make this big ol world feel not so big. As Lauren and I were emailing getting their session planned out, I noticed her area code for her phone number was the same as where I grew up. Come to find out, Lauren, Steven, and I are all from the Tampa Bay area! I always love being able to talk about "back home" with people who actually know the area!

These two absolutely melted my heart their entire session! They are so in love and it's just beautiful to be able to see couples like that. Couples like Lauren and Steven are why I LOVE my job!

Here are a few from their session for you to enjoy :)

Sweet Samuel | Honolulu Hawaii Newborn Photographer

Oh, sweet, sweet Samuel! This sweet baby was just an absolute angel during his in home newborn session! It seriously was a DREAM!

Samuel joined 2 older brothers, Charlie and George! Their family has TOO much gorgeous going on!

There isn't much to say about Samuel beside he has too much cuteness going on and it's accompanied by a lot of black hair!

Enjoy!