My goal as a photographer is not only to help my clients capture special memories and create heirlooms, but to give back to the community whenever I am able. I am a member of a few different charitable organizations designed to help photographers give back, but the one that is probably closest to my heart is Operation Love Reunited.
Founded by fellow photographers and military wives, Op Love connects photographers with troops and their families who are facing deployment. As a military wife myself I know the emotions that you go through during a deployment and when I found this organization I was thrilled to be a part of what they're doing. If you know of any military members who are going to be deployed and/or are returning from a deployment, search on the Op Love site to find a photographer that may be able to capture these special moments for you.
So, my point being, I had the opportunity to photograph an Op Love session this last weekend for Jeremiah, Samantha, and their adorable little girl, Emma. Jeremiah will be deploying this month to Iraq.
Emma was a total sweetheart, the first thing she did when she met me was give me a big hug! Like most 18 months old she was FULL of energy, but we had a good time taking a walk in the park. She did stop to give Mommy and Daddy some love though.
Thank you all 3 of you for your sacrifice for our country and ensuring that we can enjoy the freedoms we all too often take for granted. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this time apart.
And I had to include this one on the blog, it cracked me up. She was DONE being held for pictures!
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