Military Homecoming

Kelly: Deployment Homecoming

Hands down, one of the best experiences Ive ever had the opportunity to shoot. The energy and emotions are so high, all leading up to one moment. The moment she has been waiting 10 long months for. 

Nate left for Afghanistan in September of last year, he left the same exact day as my husband and spent almost every day fighting along side of him. Making this experience all the more surreal. 

But there is a little more to this story. In April Nate came home for R&R for 2 weeks. Personally I know how R&R feels. The absolute best 14 days of your life, but every single day you are reminded that its only temporary. Its such a bitter sweet, but as a army wife, you seek the positive and you march forth.

The day after Nate left back to Afghanistan, Amber found out some pretty shocking news. Nate left her more than a full heart. He left her with a life.. or as we call him/her now, Baby Godzilla. After years of trying Amber and Nate are expecting their first little one in January. 

When the butterflies begin..

 Calling out for Nate

 As the men turn in their weapons, we wait a little more.. 

 Then she hears what she has be waiting for, the bang on the door. Signaling the soldiers are about to come in. 

 The moment she locked eyes with Nate

Welcome Home Spc. Kelly! 

XOXO