MILITARY WORK
As an active duty army spouse for ten years, I understand the significance of military events. These occasions, such as promotions and retirement ceremonies, hold deep emotional value to me. I strive to capture the essence of these moments through my photography, focusing on the emotions and all the details that make each event unique. I photograph:
promotions
retirements
military homecomings
“Melanie did my promotion ceremony and she is wonderful! She captured big and small moments of family and friends throughout and after the ceremony that are memories I will always cherish.” -Katie B.
Sites Where I’ve had the Honor of Documenting Promotions and Ceremonies:
The White House
The Pentagon
Defense Health Agency Headquarters
The National Archives
US Navy Memorial
Mount Vernon
World War II Memorial
National War College
JBAB
Fort Belvoir
American Legion, Old Town
Don’t see your location on the list? No worries, I can’t wait to add it!
Booking Your Military Event: A Step-by-Step Guide
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1. Inquire
Please complete the contact form with all the details to your event. I'll review your information and respond within 48 hours with an additional questions.
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2. Communication
Many military events are once-in-a-lifetime moments, so I strive to ensure that I can serve you well and meet your expectations. We will narrow down all the details before I make your detailed contract and invoice.
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3. Booking
If were a good fit, we'll finalize your booking, and the excitement begins! Whether through a quick call or emails, we will go over the details to ensure everything is perfectly planned for your special day.
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4. Event & Gallery
It’s your big day and I will capture all the details for you. Within 3-5 weeks you'll receive an email with a link to a password protected complete gallery of hand-edited, high-resolution images. You can easily download these images and share with family and friends.
“100% recommend Melanie Lopez!!! She captured all the amazing moments of my promotion ceremony and even ones that I didn’t know I needed. She caught so many different angles too, I LOVE her work!!!” — Tiffanie K.
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