Despite his efforts at giving me “manly, I’m in the Army” faces I did get a few smiles.and I have to end on a funny one. i love this face chloe is making.If the C family gets 15 comments on this blog post they’ll receive a free 11×14 print from me! So please share it.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here michael + amanda + chloe | olympia family photography.

Being a military spouse I know how annoying and important those last few hours are with your loved ones so of course I said yes. Those last hugs and kisses are precious. I was glad I was invited to help document them. These are my favorites from the day.

hurry home! and when you view this make it big!

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here So long.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Erin + Rick | Tacoma Maternity Photographer.

1) They are adorable.

2) They really love each other.

Rob was part of the EOD unit that deployed from Fort Lewis late last week. So I hope these photos make your time go a little faster Katrina. It is always so hard to schedule pre deployment photos because who knows when they will actually leave! I was glad we were able to meet up before he left. The day we choose was quite an interesting one though. All week it had been kinda rainy but then not so I was hesitant to do the session in general as I was going to be wearing Jack on my back. But, dramatic skies are better than gray ones so we went on with it. The first part was amazing. It was so bright and there were actual rainbows! I let them change and that’s when it got really fun. It poured! Eventually the weather got better but it was right towards the end of our session and we were all pretty soaked. My friend Sasha (who happens to be a military spouse and a fantastic photographer) said this when she saw the previews on facebook. “I love it though it almost signifies what we all go through as military families things are always changing from one minute to the next and we definitely WEATHER the storms.” And I couldn’t agree more so I wanted to include it. Next month makes 5 years married for these two. This is also his third deployment. That is a LOT in 5 years. I think these photos were a great way to celebrate your anniversary together too Katrina.

I offer a few OPLove type pre deployment sessions a month. If you’re interested in something here at JBLM please don’t hesitate to contact me. hilary@hilarymercer.com

Also is these two can get 15 comments I will gift them an 11×14 print of their choice :) So comment away!

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Katrina + Rob | Fort Lewis Pre Deployment Session.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Cody and Julie | JBLM Pre Deployment Session.

Bishop. Daniel Clay Pugh

Florist. Couture Designs

Dress. Anns Boutique

Heels .Badgley Mishka

Ceremony + Reception. King Family Vineyards

DJ. Rick Haggard

Photography Assistant. Terry Beigie

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Ed + Brie | The Wedding | Charlottesville Wedding Photographer.

Lynne and I went to high school together. We were/are friends. We played soccer and I think we played the same position (which meant she played and I sat the bench!) She even had me over for Christmas dinner in high school. THEN she dated my ex boyfriend and I was mad at her for a while. Something terrible happened and said boyfriend ( lets call him Drew) was in a car accident and didn’t make it. We became close again. Its strange how close death can make you feel towards someone else. She knows exactly how I feel about Drew and she feels the same I am sure. I think because of him we’ll always be close even if we dont talk that often, because of that link. That bond we have. Anyway, because Ive known her for T E N Y E A R S now! I figured I’d show a few old school Lynne and Hilary photos. Unfortunately I cant find any of my old albums to scan in pre 06 stuff from high school but there’s a few fun images from after 2006 I dug up. Oh, and in the photos there’s a few other beautiful ladies in the photos those are also Drew’s ex girlfriends. We’re all friends. LAHM.

Green was Drews favorite color.

This is us with Drew’s beautiful mama Esther.Ok ok. Now for the good stuff.

Ben and Lynne met at summer camp. They were both counselors. He is funny and she is very smart (I’m sure he’s smart too) I think they are a great pair together. Ben is going to school in North Carolina at South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Lynne is a kindergarten teacher (and I cant imagine her doing anything else but teaching.) I would want her as Jack’s teacher cause I bet she’s awesome and comes up with all sorts of fun things to do. Since Ben is studying in NC it made sense for Lynne to come up to NC for photos since I was going to be there too. It also worked out pretty good in timing so I’m glad she could fly up. This was my first time meeting Ben and I like him. He made myself and Lynne laugh and he’s a lot taller than I anticipated. I like him. We started out at his college because well, it’s pretty.

Quick photo of us all. :)since I liked both.I am not sure what I love about this last one. But I do love it.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Lynne + Ben | Raleigh Wedding Photography.

Oh, and funny while I was taking photos for their session Sarah remembered she was wearing yellow stripes in our last session as well. :)

Sarah, at least Ben and Cassie are making the same face even if its not a smile.

tell us how you really feel.. ;)

Sarah needed an updated head shot and my goodness she is gorgeous!

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here The Krepps | Olympia Family Photography.