Augusta GA Family Photographer | Abigail and Brandon

I have known Brandon and his family since we were all kids.  His sister, Lauri, and I grew up going to church together and Brandon is my brothers age. I was recently contacted by Brandon's other sister, Shana, about doing a photo shoot for Brandon and Abigail.  I was excited to see Brandon after many years and also meet Abigail.

Brandon is deploying this month and Abigail is due in March with a baby girl.  We wanted to combine a few sessions together that would typically take place over the next few months.

Here is a sneak preview and I hope you enjoy!  Please keep Brandon and all the other service men and women in your thoughts and prayers!

Augusta GA Military Homecoming Photography | Justin, Liz, and Madison

You may remember this family from my facebook page, or the waiting at home session I photographed earlier this summer.  If not, here is a little back story!
I first met Justin and Liz back in 2011 when they booked me to photograph their March 2012 wedding.   We had the best time at their engagement session in the fall of 2011 and again at their March 2012 wedding at Enterprise Mill in Augusta, Georgia.  I figured the next session they would probably see me for would be when the time came for their family to grow!  Little did we all know, Justin would get deployed in the winter of 2012.  After I photographed my first homecoming in March, I knew that I wanted to be there when Justin came home.  I messaged Liz and the plan was set in motion!  I got the call the other week and after a very long 9 months for everyone here state side and for Justin serving our Country overseas, he got to come home!  Please enjoy!

Everything was decorated and ready for the soldiers to return.

There was a lot of nervous hand holding, looking at watches, texting, and passing the time anyway possible.

Receiving this text made Liz light up!  She was so excited and so ready to see Justin.

Seeing each other in person carries a wide array of emotions.  I'm so glad I was able to capture each of them!

Madison took off running when they released the soldiers, Justin took off running when they were released.  It was a special moment when the two met in the middle of the gym.  Liz was able to get in a few smiles!

Liz and Justin finally got that kiss they waited almost 10 months for.

The next few minutes were full of hugs, smiles, tears, laughter, and kisses!

This is what happens when you hire a hilarious photographer!   Justin and Liz wouldn't stop staring at each other.  I wanted to get just one shot of them looking at the camera... I finally said "Y'all can stare at each other all night, but please look at the camera for just one second"   yep laughter from both of them!

Madison was very excited to have Justin home.

Finally a family of 3 again.  Justin, I'm so glad you are back and safe with your loved ones and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for serving and protecting our Country and Freedom.

If you are deployed, deploying, have a family member overseas, or know someone that is.. send me an email! I can let you know how you can receive a free military session with me!  I promise it is 100% free and no strings attached.  I do this as a small thank you to the men and women who serve in our military and their families.

Fort Gordon Waiting at Home Session | Elizabeth and Madison

Meeting this family has been such a great experience!  I met Justin, Liz, and Madison almost 2 years ago when we met to photograph Justin and Liz's engagement session.  We had the best time throwing fall leaves and playing chase at the park.  

In March 2012, I was able to photograph their wedding... where everyone cried!! 

In 2013, Justin left for a tour of duty overseas.  As you can imagine, Elizabeth and Madison miss Justin very much!  I was very excited when we got to meet earlier this summer and photograph a surprise waiting at home session!  We sent Justin a surprise book with some of the images and he was so surprised and excited!  The next session you will see is a welcome home session with all 3 of them back together!  I can't wait!!! 

Here are a few images from the surprise waiting at home session.   If you are military and you have a loved one fixing to deploy, deployed, or coming home, message me for details on how you can get a free session!