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.

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.

This session was one of those sessions where you say “oh man! It’s lovely out! We should do photos today” you make plans, then the day sort of turns sour and rainy. They were still up for it though. So, just keep in mind there is a light sprinkle going on the whole time. I think despite the rain we got some great photos but I am still up for another mini session right before Ken leaves. :) As long as it’s a little more dry.

5 seconds later she was fine

Then we met up a few weeks later when it wasnt raining.

I offer a few OPLove type pre deployment sessions a month. If you’re interested in something here at JBLM please dont hesitate to contact me. hilary@hilarymercer.com

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 Hodge’s | JBLM Pre Deployment Photographer.

This part of Washington is FULL of military. Samantha and her family are one of the many EOD families that had a deployment coming up. She has also become one of my good friends since we have made the move cross country. So when she asked if I could take these important images I was thrilled and nervous seeing as how Samantha is also a photographer. She has the most adorable little guys and a husband that doesn’t like taking photos. Though, I don’t know why Travis… I think you look great. I know Samantha does too.

His face here cracks me up. There is a happy child.

BOOM! Samantha is hot!Samantha, this deployment will hopefully fly by. You know you’ve got us if you need us. Travis, I’d say the same but I’m no good at sending packages. ;)

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 Samantha + Travis + Jaxson | JBLM Pre Deployment Photography.

Jet Photos this year was a lot of fun though they definitely wore me out! A few weeks ago I got to use an F-15E Strike Eagle as a photo prop. We did it as a fund raiser for the Rockettes. I am so glad I was able to help out my Rocket ladies one more time before we move over to Washington. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

She lost her first tooth earlier on in the day!

And of course I took a few of my little J bird.

ps: im working on getting everyone’s photo to them. please be patient :)

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 Jet Photos!.

Then it was Pete’s turn. His wife Alex couldnt make it to the flight so I took a few for her too. :) The guys really let him have 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 Fini Flights!.