bwi military photographer | d day

There are some days so memorable, you never forget a single detail.  For me, along with my children’s birthdays and my wedding, the day my husband deployed is at the top of the list.  It was a warmish day in March, our daughter was just getting the hang of walking, her shirt had a purple flower on it, my best friend was there snapping pictures… the sun dipped below the horizon and it started to get cold.  There was a last hug and kiss, a “see you later,” salty tears and a short drive home where both Delilah and I went straight to bed….

I know some may say they wouldn’t want a reminder of those difficult moments.  When I look back at the most moving images I have, the ones from that night are hand-down the most emotional.  That time is such a vivid memory and even as time passes, I cherish the photographs of that struggle along with the joyful smiles when we welcomed him home.

Last night I was there as another family said their “see you later”s. Wishing comfort and strength to the ones at home and a safe return to those headed far away…

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

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BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

 

Deployment Day Photography by Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

BWI Airport Homecoming Photographer : Jillian Mills

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3 thoughts on “bwi military photographer | d day

  1. Nicole

    We love you Ash, Colten, and Zack. We are here for all of you if you need anything.
    Love,
    Kevin, Nicole, and MikeMike

    Jill,
    Thank you for all you do

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