Joanna and Derrick at the Beach

Loved this session!  I had to post immeadiately when I realized I hadn't shown off any of these images.  Yes, sometimes I have devoured myself in my shoots so much that I think everyone has seen them! ;o) 

Anyway, here is a cheers to you Joanna and Derrick!  You two are such a wonderful couple and it was a pure pleasure to photograph you both!  I can't wait for you to see your package you picked out as well as your photobook!  Your going to love them.  In fact here are a few of my favorites!!  Windy hairblown look and all!!






Derrick serves in the Navy and I always have to give a big thanks to those that serve!!  He came back recently from deployment and as may be leaving again soon.  Please send him and his family a prayer as well as one for all  those who are deployed.

Loved this image!  The look on his face is totally priceless!

Making the Most of Deployment Day

I hear absence make the heart grow fonder but in the military, families that deal with deployment really take that whole idea to a new level.  This session was taken a few months back but I wanted to backtrack and post this session to show light on this great family.  I met them on the day they were facing their Husband, son and father, Byron, who was leaving to serve in Iraq.  Lisa and Byron, thank you for calling me to record your day together on Byron's deployment day.  It was great to be able to photograph you, your children and parents.  Here is a review of some of my favorite images.

I went with them and many of the other families to attend the deployment ceremony

I took the time to photograph many of the other families around me as well.  Watching everyone get in their last good-bye's and hugs.

Afterwards we went to a spot near were they were staying as they spent their last few hours together before the departure.

It was a great session Lisa and Byron.  You have an amazing family full of strength and peace.  My prayers are with you all!!  I hope you enjoyed your session as well as the images here!