Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
Yesterday I had the honor of documenting a US Navy Commissioning ceremony. The man getting promoted is Chief Dayton Swann, husband to my good friend and local wedding coordinator, Brenda Swann. Below is just an overview of what the ceremony is like.
The ceremony was at the Veteran’s Museum in Balboa Park.
Brenda gave a witty and very emotional speech
I love how Dayton is looking at her 🙂
Brenda receiving recognition for being a Navy wife!
Dayton’s father
Dayton’s best friend got to be the first to salute him
And finally Dayton giving a speech. Don’t tell Dayton I told you this but there were a few tears shed.
The centerpieces were made by Christine at Fancy That Flowers and Gifts
Dayton explaining to his family what everything stands for
Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your day!
Dayton leaves very soon for his 2nd Deployment, best of luck to him and I will be keeping his wife company back here in San Diego!
xoxo, M
Great pictures! Congrats Mr & Mrs. Swann! Mel you are so talented!
I am so glad you documented this for them! It is such a sacrifice they both are making and so many other fine families. The photos are without blemish. Love them.
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Heather
What an honor! These pictures are great. Aren’t military uniforms so amazing? Love the shiny shoes! I like the pic of them sitting from a distance where you can see the cloud ceiling above them. Great job capturing it, and Brenda – you look gorgeous!
Those shots are amazing!
So beyond awesome all around!
Fab shots and very colorful. You did a great job capturing these beautiful moments!!!
very nice work Melissa, I really like all the detail stuff!
AMAZING MEL!!! I am soooo happy that you were there to capture it all…Its no surprise I love your work and I am eternally greatful for your patience and talent!
xoxoxo
Your pictures are awesome! Your eye catches great art in photography.
BEAUTIFUL…you documented this so well for them Mel!
These are breathtaking!! Everything…I love the crop, the colors, the emotion. Our Brenda looks phenomenal too. I think this is my favorite blog post of all time. 🙂
These look like something out of the movie A Few Good Men! Nice job Mel!
Seriously gorgeous and moving. Well done!
Beautiful images – how amazing that you were there to capture such an incredible ceremony!
my wife is a great photographer. you capture all the best shots at the right time. you make great finished photos. thats why everyone loves your work. you are awesome. love you baby
I love a man in a sailor uniform, hence why I married Steven! Awesome photos 😉
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