Grace and Robert - Quantico Marine Corps Base

Grace and Robert are probably the two most kind and humble people you will ever meet. Despite the hiccups we incurred during our time together, they could not have been more gracious. Robert was here in the Quantico area for just a few months for school and training. His beautiful wife Grace traveled from their home in California for his graduation and we used it as an opportunity to capture the last memories of his time here in the DC area. The Marine Corps Museum once again served as a stunning backdrop for our session and the setting sun. 

Joe and Julia

Today, November 10th marks the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. OORAH! I can't think of a better day to recognize this fantastic session with Joe and Julia. When Julia first inquired about a session to commemorate Joe's commission as an officer in the Marine Corps, she was looking for suggestions of where we might shoot. Living just 15 minutes from the National Museum of the Marine Corps, I knew it would be the perfect backdrop.

Both Joe and Julia were so easy to shoot, easy going and fun to work with. We could not have asked for a more beautiful night, especially since we were on the tail end of the summer. Thank you Joe for your service, and a very heartfelt thank you to all of our Marines! 

Colonel Bruning, USMC - Quantico, Virginia Photographer

I can't think of a more fitting post on Veteran's Day. This weekend I had the opportunity to photograph Colonel Bruning of the United States Marine Corps at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, on the 237th Birthday of the Corps! I wish I could take credit for such awesome scheduling but it was all pure coincidence how it all worked out!

Colonel Bruning is one of the nicest men you'll ever meet. However, a man in uniform is always intimidating and I had such respect and reverance while photographing him in his dress uniform in preparation for his retirement from active service. It was an absolutely beautiful day for such an occasion.

When we moved our session to the physical exterior of the museum, we began to draw quite a crowd. It being such an important day at the museum, it was busier than usual. As guests to the museum came up to shake the Colonel's hand, I whispered to his wife that he was like the characters at Disney World! I had to step aside at the end of the session so others could take photos of the man in uniform =)