San Diego Military Homecoming & Event Photography
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My Why…
As a sister-in-arms, I understand the sacrifices and struggles that come with being away from a loved one. This is a huge reason why I am dedicated to capturing the special moments that bring your family together and celebrate your military service; Whether, it's the first embrace after a long wait with your Sailor or Marine holding their newborn for the first time, studio portraits, ceremonies, graduations, or funerals; I am here to preserve your legacy for multiple lifetimes.
My goal is to help you feel at ease and fully enjoy the moment, knowing that I am capturing every detail to tell your unique story through photojournalism and promptography. From officer commissioning to change of command ceremonies, last flights to graduations or promotions, - even during funerals - I am here to capture your family's memories with passion and dedication.
Please note: While I am not contracted by the military, I am a veteran and hold a military ID for base access. By hiring me prior to your event, I am your guest, capturing your family's memories for personal use only.
Homecomings.
Homecomings are embedded in San Diego’s community and are my favorite session to capture. Our packages are set based on location and unit/ship name. Starting at $650.
Why should you book me?
I am ON CALL for any and all date, time, or location changes.
I only book ONE family per homecoming so you never have to worry about me missing your reunion.
I’m a veteran, so I have base access; you don’t need to sponsor me.
I was once a military spouse and have survived deployments before (with a small child, too).
I give same say sneak peeks and all usable images within two weeks.
If I everrrr need to cancel due to sickness or a resced I can't accommodate, I will find a back up and offer you multiple people to choose from.
Airport.
San Diego International Airport
$650: Up to 1.5 hours - Sneak peek delivered the day of. This includes 30+ images with print rights within 10 days.
Fly-ins.
Naval Air Station North Island “Coronado”
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
$650: Up to 4 hours - 3 Sneak peeks delivered within 12 hours. This includes 50+ images with print rights within 14 days.
Ships.
Naval Air Station North Island “Coronado”
Naval Station San Diego “32nd Street”
Naval Base Point Loma
$750: Up to 4 hours - 3 Sneak peeks delivered within 12 hours. This includes 50+ images with print rights within 14 days.
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
$875: Up to 4 hours - 3 Sneak peeks delivered within 12 hours. This includes 50+ images with print rights within 14 days.
We have been present for 350+ military events since 2018
- AND -
We are booking into 2027!
Southern California Military Studio Portraits.
You know you would regret a professional portrait to commemorate your time in the military! Don’t miss it; if you do, you’re going to have to shave your terminal-leave-beard and get back into the studio before your uniform is too small. Just kidding, but let’s get you into the studio!
Flags available: United States of America (5x8 & 8x12), Marine Corps, Navy, Airforce, and Army (so far)
Headshot.
$195: 1 Portrait, seated, with United States Flag (Ensign) and your branch of service flag in the background. All uniforms and branches are welcome! - ($250 savings from regular portraiture).
High-key/Low-light.
$345: 6 Portraits: “Headshot” package and 5 highly contrasted images for that painterly feel and one mounted fine art print image of your choice. - ($300 savings from regular portraiture pricing).
Retirement Package Add-ons.
If adding to your retirement package, take 50% off! The “Headshot” package is only $100, the “High-key/Low-light” package is dropped to $175, and so on.
*add 7.75% to any package that includes physical products for CA sales tax.
Other Military Events and Ceremonies
We are able to support any other military event whether it be a Commissioning, Reenlistment, Promotion/ Frocking Ceremony, Command Turn Over (i.e Change Of Command Ceremony), Award Ceremony, Retirement, Funeral and more.
Funerals are a significant and emotional time for military families, and I am honored to be a part of capturing those memories. My goal is to help you feel at ease and fully enjoy the moment, knowing that I am capturing every detail to tell your unique story through photojournalism and promptography. From commissioning to change of command, from last flights to graduations, and even during funerals, I am here to capture your family's memories with passion and dedication.
Each milestone is a significant and emotional time for military families, and I am honored to be a part of capturing those memories.
Starting Rate.
Prices start at $650 for up to 45 min of event coverage and all usable images (30+) are included.
Funerals.
Prices are a flat $450 for up to 2 hours with all usable images (30+) included. These are at the lowest costs possible. Ask about end-of-life sessions to capture your veteran before they are in their final resting place.
Add-Ons.
Photo slideshow ($50), highly discounted photo albums ($300), and prints through your gallery.
When you purchase something from an artist, you are not just buying a photo or service. You are buying years of mistakes, experiments, errors, and success all wrapped up into a moment in time. You are buying a piece of their story, their success, even their soul.
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