Welcome Home Marine! - Thomas Homecoming \ Camp Pendleton Homecoming Photographer

This homecoming was different than any other homecoming I've done. The marines were due to arrive at 5:30 am and they actually ended up arriving earlier than expected! I was sitting in my car waiting for my client to call me and let me know she was there when I saw the buses roll up!!! My heart dropped into my stomach because I knew she wasn't there yet... I hauled my you know what outside as quickly as I could and I sprinted down the parking lot chasing the buses. Meanwhile, I was trying to figure out all my camera settings as quickly as I could to get pictures of the Marines stepping off that bus. I got the pictures. WHEW! And luckily, the marines had to go to the armory before they came back out, so she didn't miss him! Maria surprised her husband by flying all the way out from Alabama. He had a slight idea or suspicion that she might be there, but wasn't too sure. The look on his face when she called his name just melted my heart! He got to meet his baby boy for the first time and  couldn't stop smiling. Me, on the other hand, fighting to hold back the tears! I was so happy for Maria. What a great Mother's Day gift to have her husband home. Isn't baby Thomas just the cutest thing?! Welcome home Cpl Thomas! Your wife did a great job holding down the fort! Enjoy your time together and thank you for your sacrifice & service!!!

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Tyler - Portrait Mini Shoot | Camp Pendleton Portrait Photographer

This was totally Chrystal's idea. ;) Tyler loves Johnny Cash, and we decided to get some Johnny Cash inspired photos while his hair was still long from his leave. Chrystal was watching Savannah for me while I shot Taylor's senior session, and we had planned to just throw something together for at least one shot when I got back. He had to check in the next day and get that dreaded hair cut. We had already planned this, before he even knew, while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Hahaha. I literally did this shoot in 5 minutes. Chrystal & Tyler, hope you guys like them!

And one of my little stand in for lighting. :)

Taylor - Senior Session | Murrieta Senior Photography

I love Spring! Minus my HORRID allergies, All the new flowers, grass, and colors just make for some really beautiful backdrops, props and locations for shooting. I really enjoyed my time with Taylor. I was honored to know that she traveled 2 hours for me to be her photographer! She was such a sweet girl, beautiful both inside and out. We both shared a love for lacey vintage things,  a fear of bees and a lot of laughs. She didn't want to be among the bees as much as I didn't want to, so we made it short and sweet and got some amazing photos! I pray that the Lord would continue to bless you as you start your new life outside of high school! You did awesome Taylor!