Way back in 2003 my amazing husband and I were married. We married at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs in a church made of cinderblock (seriously). The day we were married the war started overseas. A few days later my husband (and so many others) were deployed. He was gone for 14 months total (easiest first year of marriage ever- no fighting!). I was (and still am) so proud of him and what he did. It wasn't the only time he was deployed but it was definitely the longest.
I definitely have a soft spot in my heart for any service people and their families and have always wanted to offer some type of support. Last year I decided to get involved in Operation: Love Reunited. Through OpLove, military families can find photographers who offer free photo sessions (and other products or discounts) and they are able to get a photoshoot before, during or after a deployment. Deployments are scary and I know pictures are a small thing but something that helps any service person make it through all those days without their families.
Here are some pictures of the OpLove sessions I've done this year. These first two sessions were done the day after Thanksgiving and it was pouring! These families were such troopers!
I met this last family downtown in April. We had much better weather!
A huge thank you to these amazing and strong families. These little kids have true heroes to look up to and they are in my prayers every day.
Obligatory disclaimer: The photographs and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.
