I was once an active duty military member myself. But today, I am military spouse. So, I understand long hours, long deployments, the heartache of saying goodbye, the strength needed to keep it all together – bills paid, trash taken out, grass cut and the kids comforted as they miss their father. And I also know the joy of meeting my husband when he returns.
A majority of my clients are military members or military spouses. We are apart of an amazing community that holds dear to our military members. I wanted to give something back since I have been given so much as well. So, I became a volunteer photographer for Operation: Love ReUnited (OpLove).
OpLove photographers offer, free of charge, to be there for our troops – for the tender moments as they are leaving on a deployment, a session with the military member’s family while they are gone, or the elation of their return. A small album (also free of charge) will be sent to the soldier, so they can have the keepsake with them while at their duty station. The Operation helps those long months go by a little faster. It’s designed to capture moments that you will long remember and always treasure. It’s art. It’s love. It’s all made possible by artists wanting to give something back to those who make the United States what it is, and ask for nothing in return – but for these men and women to come home.
I am one of two OpLove photographers on our island. For more information on my availability for these sessions, click HERE.
The children below are probably ones you will recognize. Their mother & I have become close friends as we’ve gotten to know each other through the last 2 years. We first met at her daughter’s 1st Birthday session. Since then, we’ve seen her & the rest of her family 3 other times. Unfortunately, little “L” was not really in the mood for the first 30 minutes, which was the first time since I’ve known her. It took a while to warm up. But when she did, she was as cute as can be. Her older brother “H” was so very patient and sweet with her. It ended up being a great session! I can’t wait to send their father his album. He is loved & missed so very much! Thank you so much for letting me serve you again! 🙂
by Renee Giugliano Photography
Lorna - Love them! So proud of all of you!
Susanne - I absolutely love these. I know my hubby would have loved something like this while he was deployed =)
Robin Nelson - Erica is making me do this.
erin lizotte - I love these! They are so beautiful they brought me to tears!!!
M Perez - Renee you are so precious and an amazing woman of God. God has given you a talent and I love how you serve others with this talent. Those families will truly be blessed. The pics are amazing.
Amanda - Those came out beautiful!! I love that first one of “H” and the first one of “L” all by herself!! You have some amazingly adorable kiddos!! 🙂
Sarah - These are beautiful! I love the feet one as well. Renee, you have an amazing talent, and Erica you have beautiful babies 🙂
Amanda - I LOVE IT!!!! THEIR ADORABLE <3 LOVE AND MISS THEM BOTH!!!
Jessica - I love these, the feet one is my fav! Great pictures!
Amber - I love these!!! I almost cried when I read what you wrote Renee! I can’t wait to see the gallery! 🙂
Brunilda - Feet pic is so good, worthy of a wall portrait! fun!
Cathryn Arnold - Sooo Cute!!!! I am not an overly emotional person, but the feet did make me tear up a bit! 🙂
Heather - Very good idea…
taylor - These are awesome renee! You do such incredible photography 🙂 By the way ….those are my grandkids and my daughter 🙂
Erica - Aw, Renee, that was incredibly sweet what you wrote 🙂 Even though Lylah was a bit of a pill, these are great! And Wendy, if you could see what it took for that feet one, you’d be surprised, lol! Can’t wait to see the rest!! Thank you!
wendy amadio - LOVE the feet one!!!!