Dan & Stephanie are some of our very closest friends. You’ve probably seen them and their sweet kiddos quite a bit over the years on this blog. Dan just recently deployed for the foreseeable future to a much less than ideal location…and that’s putting it pretty lightly…but before he left, he and Stephanie decided to grab a photo session together. Just the two of them. And I’m so glad they did! I know these photos will be held on to by both of them as they count down the days until they are in each others arms again, and I’m so glad I got the honor of photographing them as they begin this season.
Dan recently nominated Stephenie for the 2014 Military Spouse of the Year award. Voting is one day only, January 21….so take a minute, CLICK HERE and go vote for her….she is more than deserving.
Dan & Steph, Praying for both of you and of course helping you (Steph) pass the time while Dan’s gone. I’m so thankful to be a part of your lives!! XOXO! 😀
NicholeWhat a neat idea – this is the first time I have ever heard of deployment photos! COOL! Such a good idea and such lovely photos to treasure until they are reunited. 🙂
ChristineThis is such a great idea! These photos are fantastic. They look so perfect together. I’m also in love with that flag scarf!
DestineeI love this idea! What a gift for them to have the memories of that day as well as the images forever! These look great!
BobbiI’m SO glad they did this! These images are beautiful Melissa (as if I would expect anything less?!). And to Stephanie and Dan… you two are a couple of HOT TAMALES! Side note: I was in the Army and the dress uniform then were those retched Green Class A’s… now those fancy new Blues… SO much better! Though full disclosure… at first glance I thought it was a USAF uniform. 😉 Sending high fives all around!
jennie davisOMG. OMGGGGG. These are absolutely breathtaking, for real. My very favorite is of the two of them under that bridge. NICELY done.
LauraI love that they did this!! I’ve heard of doing photos at the end of deployment, but this makes *so* much sense to have the photos to look at while they’re apart. Beautiful job!
NickiThis is such a great idea! These photos are amazing! My favorite is the one of him picking her up in the tunnel. You did an awesome job Melissa!
Jennifer CroweBeautiful images! They will treasure these!!! Love the uniform:)
BenFor real you did great on this session. I love military couples. Plus I voted for her!
MicahWhat a great idea! And what a great choice of photographer! Nice work capturing these images that will be especially loved by this couple over the near future.
OrsolyaThese are so great! What a beautiful couple and equally beautiful images!!!
JenS.These are beautiful! I hope they are reunited soon!!