Jacksonville NC Military Homecoming Photographer | Camp Lejeune | Cunningham Homecoming

This past week, I had the special privilege of photographing a special military homecoming on Camp Lejeune.  Rob deployed exactly one month after their precious baby girl was born, and she and 3 fun boys have kept Sheena busy…203 nights alone, and she stayed amazingly strong!

These 4 smiling faces were ready to see their Daddy again!

The boys told me that Sheena had pulled off an amazing surprise.  She told them they were going to the doctor’s office and to get ready.  Once they were in the car, in the words of her oldest, “This is definitely not even close to the doctor’s office…that is like 3 miles away!”

Their signs say it all.

While we waited, the boys enjoyed running around and inventing games, and oh yes…playing football.  They were so excited that Daddy was going to be able to make their last football game of the season!

And they waited, and waited…

It seemed like forever…

Then the amazing text that he was boarding the bus transformed the anxious waiting to excitement once again…

And just as it seemed like the buses would never arrive…they appeared down the street.  Amazing to me that the boys just somehow *knew* he was on that 3rd bus.

In the blink of an eye, it was as if he had never left.  In that moment I was overwhelmed by this family’s love and strength…and beyond thankful for the sacrifices they have made for my freedom!  Reunited at long last.

I am so thankful that God has brought him back to him family…and I pray this is a time of growing together even closer than ever before as they enjoy this precious time together. You can tell they are already prepared for jumping right back into the hang of things!

Thank you again to this amazing family for letting me share in these wonderful moments of reunion at this blessed military homecoming.  And thank you, Cunningham family for your service to our country!  God bless America!

*Julie

I am a natural light photographer in Jacksonville NC.  My passion and specialty is to capture family moments that you will treasure for years to come.  If you are interested in booking a session for newborn portraits, maternity portraits, family portraits, children’s portraits, family events or your military homecoming, please contact me for more information.

Jacksonville NC Event Photographer | Your Stories | Lt. Dan Classic Golf Tournament: Ordering Photos

For anyone interested in purchasing a photo from the Lt. Dan Classic Golf Tournament in Beaufort, SC, as part of the Lt. Dan Weekend…the photos are now available!  It was a beautiful day of golf at the Legends Course on Parris Island, SC.

The gallery can be found here:
http://www.gaylerphotography.com/Home/Lt._Dan_Classic.html

100% of the proceeds from these purchases will benefit the Independence Fund.  (You can read more about the organization by clicking here).

Each full-resolution digital download is $5.  You can then print and share the photo as you wish!

Contact me via e-mail for more detailed instructions on ordering.

Special thanks to Amanda Ditzel of Manda’s Memories for photographing the event with me, Anna Penn for being the best assistant ever, and to the organizers and all those that participated in this great event.

More importantly, my heart is full of gratitude for all those that have given so much to our country.  It is through what they have been willing to sacrifice that I am able to enjoy the many freedoms of living in the United States of America.  Truly it is an honor to give just a little bit back as a thank you for all they have done.

 

 

 

God bless America!

*Julie

Every time I pick up my camera, I look at all the little details and capture moments that tell a story…whether they be maternity portraits, newborn portraits, children’s portraits, family portraits, or events in the Jacksonville NC area.  I’m an on location photographer in Jacksonville NC with a heart for capturing family memories in natural light.  Contact me for more information to book your session.

Jacksonville NC Event Photographer | Your Stories | Lt. Dan Classic Golf Tournament

This weekend, I worked with Amanda Ditzel of Manda’s Memories Photography to photograph the Lt. Dan Classic Golf Tournament in Beaufort, SC.  I had so much fun doing it last year (with my friend Anna Penn assisting), that we came back to do it again!

Here’s a super quick sneak peek…keep watching over the next week or so for the link to order photos from the event.  Photos will be provided as digital downloads for a $5 donation to the Independence Fund.  We volunteered to photograph the event, so 100% of your donations will go to the cause.  We are so thankful for the men and women that have sacrificed so much to our country…and for the opportunity to give back just a little bit.

Thanks again to the organizers for the opportunity to work such a great event…and to all the golfers that made for a fun day!  But most of all thank you to the men and women who have given so much for our freedoms.  God bless America and her troops!

*Julie

Every time I pick up my camera, I look at all the little details and capture moments that tell a story…whether they be maternity portraits, newborn portraits, children’s portraits, family portraits, or events in the Jacksonville NC area.  I’m an on location photographer in Jacksonville NC with a heart for capturing family memories in natural light.  Contact me for more information to book your session.