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I got to spend some time photographing Kerry & little Jack last week and these are some of my favorite pictures from that evening. They are a military family, so it’s always special to take pictures for the Dads to see how things are going while they are away. Don’t you love his little pirate costume?

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I love the idea of using the costume in portraits because fall always comes and goes too soon. Before we know it, they outgrow them…

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Jack attacked her a few times, but it made for the sweetest pictures ;]

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And one more…

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I’ve been eying this field {after a couple sunset drives}, knowing it would be a perfect backdrop.

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  • Whitney - September 18, 2009 - 9:12 am

    All your work just amazes me. You are so talented and I feel extremely lucky to have you do my wedding photos, cannot wait!

  • Brooke Barnes - September 18, 2009 - 6:15 pm

    I’m so happy I got to be there for the photo shoot! The pics turned out great!

  • Stephanie DeBolt - September 21, 2009 - 5:31 pm

    Andrea these are amazing…as if I would expect anything less from you! Kerry you are gorgeous and I cant wait to see lil Jack again!

In honor of the respect I have for the military and all they have sacrificed for us since September 11, I wanted to share a special post. I went to high school with Kelly, but only recently got to know her. She is incredible, an army wife who has really inspired me (she finished a bachelor’s degree with two children at home during this deployment}! Her husband, Jerry, will be coming home from a year long deployment in a few weeks and I wanted to share their Rock the Dress Shoot. He had an emergency in the family and ended up coming home for about a week last spring. We went out and shoot this during that special time when he would only be there for a few moments before returning to Egypt. I loved these pictures because they were so genuine. I barely had to ask them to do anything, the joy and love was all over their faces. It was such an honor to be able to capture it. {I give Military 10% off portrait sessions}.

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A lot of photographers call it Trash the Dress, but I prefer to think of it as a glamorous session. I’m not against anyone ruining their dress, but a lot of people who are booking these sessions with me are really wanting “the wedding pictures they never had.” It’s an opportunity to take beautiful pictures without the stress or time constraints of the wedding. Grooms are optional, but encouraged to come.
Please contact me if you are interested, I think it’s a lovely way to remember and renew the love from your special day.

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Just in case it isn’t obvious, my husband is Active Duty Air Force. I’ve met some really awesome military families that have loved ones away for various reasons, and I understand the challenges of staying in touch while our children grow daily without Daddy or Mommy there. Even though we spoke often through web cams and I sent pictures frequently, my husband couldn’t believe how much Kevin {my son} had grown while he was in Afghanistan. I offer a complimentary session for families with deployed members or on extended TDY orders. Please contact me for more information at: andrea.dozier@yahoo.com

Our friend, Jeremiah, is currently in Iraq. I had the chance to get some shots of his wife, Guadalupe, & their handsome son, Manny.

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Can’t wait to see the three of them together again!

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