OpLove: Derrick’s Homecoming

On Friday morning, I photographed Derrick’s homecoming at the Atlanta airport. I photographed Derrick’s wife and daughter earlier this year for his wife Devan to send to him as a surprise, so it was great to now be able to photograph the family’s reunion. While we were waiting for Derrick to arrive, CNN was there doing a story on troops returning home and asked Devan if they could film the family’s reunion after noticing their “welcome home” sign. I think Derrick was a little surprised at the cameras surrounding him when he stepped off the escalator.

Here is the family together being interviewed:

I love how she’s helping her dad with his bags!

Operation: Love ReUnited is a non profit program that offers free photography sessions for deploying, deployed, and returning military families. If you wish to participate in a Pre-Deployment, Deployment or Homecoming/Reunion Session, please go to www.oplove.org to locate a photographer in your area or email me at info@trueexpressionphoto.com to schedule a session with me.

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