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!

3/3 Weapons | MCBH Homecoming Photographer

Just a couple days before sweet McKenzie's husband was set to arrive back in the United States, she contacted me about photographing their homecoming ceremony on MCBH in Kaneohe, HI.

Homecomings are one of my favorite types of events to capture purely for the raw emotion that always is present. I was more than overjoyed to have space available in my calendar to squeeze her in.

Watching her wait with her friends, see the anticipation growing, and the tears of joy falling was probably one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. I offer my services 100% free of charge for homecoming coverage. As most people know, my husband proudly serves his country as well and I understand the sacrifices we make as spouses/significant others as well as the sacrifices made by the service member during deployment. To be able to offer photographic memories of their reunion is the least I can do to say THANK YOU.

I hope you have some tissues ready, because this reunion was too emotional. McKenzie's face shows exactly what she was feeling at that moment.

Because every celebration needs a band!

No more living attached to her phone waiting for a phone call. (At least not for now!)

I'd say this group of beautiful ladies were very very happy!

The plane is HERE!

At this point, she kept saying "My heart is racing.. IM FREAKING OUT!!!!"

Pretty sure it was starting to set in that this part of their lives was coming to a close. He. Is. HOME!

She sees him.

And they lived happily ever after!

McKenzie & Jon, I want to thank you for letting me be a part of your special moment. Now, enjoy making up for lost time!!! <3