Camp Pendleton & North County Homecoming Photographer
Capturing the relief, the anticipation, and
the first embrace of coming home.
You have counted down the days, navigated the extensions, and held everything together on your own.
Now, the deployment is finally ending.
When that gate opens or that bus pulls up, your only job is to run into their arms.
You shouldn’t be worrying about fumbling with a phone, checking your camera settings,
or missing the shot because you were looking through a screen.
Let me stand back and document the unforgettable moment of your family being whole again.
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION
the quiet homecoming
INVESTMENT — $250
Designed for families who want a more intimate, low-pressure approach. I will arrive right after the chaotic initial reunion moment to capture the quiet, breathing-room aftermath.
We will spend 15 minutes documenting your first family interactions, the slow exhales, and a few beautiful, unposed portraits before you head home to celebrate.
Includes all edited high-resolution digital images delivered via a private online gallery within 3 weeks.
the full homecoming
INVESTMENT — $525
For the families who want the whole story told. From the nervous waiting to the chaotic joy of the first embrace! This package includes full coverage of the anticipation on the flightline or pier, the breathless moment of reunion, and a dedicated portrait session afterward.
Includes 24/7 on-call availability for your shifting arrival window (whether it's 2:00 PM or 2:00 AM) and all edited high-resolution digital images delivered via a private online gallery within 3 weeks.
Let me stand back and document the unforgettable moment of your family being whole again.
How Booking & Timelines Work
Homecomings are a beautiful, unpredictable adventure. Flight windows shift, delays happen, and dates are rarely set in stone until the very last minute. To protect your investment and keep things stress-free, here is how we handle scheduling:
The Flexible Reservation: When you book a homecoming with me, you aren't locking in a single, rigid calendar date. Instead, your retainer secures a priority spot in my workflow for your estimated return month.
Real-Time Communication: We will stay in close touch as the deployment wraps up. You simply pass along the tracker updates, command window leaks, or timeline shifts as you get them.
The Day-Of Priority: Because I maintain a busy lifestyle shooting schedule for local families, I do not freeze my entire monthly calendar. However, because you have a priority homecoming spot, if your final date lands on a day I have a standard family session booked, I will do everything in my power to adjust my schedule or seamlessly shift things to cover your reunion.
Our Bulletproof Backup Plan: In the rare event that an emergency schedule shift happens and I am completely un-bookable on your exact day, we have two paths forward:
I will try my absolute best to source a trusted local backup photographer to cover the reunion for you, and we will still do a gorgeous, intimate "Welcome Home" lifestyle session at your house or the beach within two weeks of their return.
If a backup cannot be found and you prefer not to pivot to a "Welcome Home" session, I will issue a full refund of your entire investment, including your retainer. Your peace of mind is my priority.
Reserve Your Window
Because of the intense on-call nature of these sessions and my commitment to giving every family my full attention, I only take a very limited number of priority homecoming spots per month.