In Service of Our Country

"The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country" General George S. Patton

Hello again friends!  I've returned once again to share with you a recent experience from one of my sessions. I present to you Lieutenant Colonel James Pochopien - One of the U.S. Army's finest.  James is highly respected by those who follow him, those who are his peers, and those who are his seniors in service.

On this day, he had the opportunity to share with his co-workers, both military and civilian, and with his family his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army.

Prior to the actual pinning on of his new rank, he was once again given the oath of office.  This is a great tradition/custom that confirms to all James's desire to continue in honorable service of our country...to serve and protect "all" within our nation from all enemies...foreign and domestic who wish to do us harm.

James' day was made even more complete as his family was there to help him affix his new rank to his shoulders. In spite of this being "his" day, James, in humility, acknowledges that he is only able to do what he does because of the never-ending support from his family.

Having the opportunity to serve as Lieutenant Colonel Pochopien's photographer for the ceremony was an honor...an honor I hope to do more often for others as a way to show my appreciation for those who have and continue to protect our freedoms in this our country. 

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Getting Fit Can Be Fun

Hello all!  Next up in this monthly blog is a photo shoot I had for a fitness centers grand opening.  This is JoJo on the Go Fitness. It was great having the opportunity to work with such positive, adaptive, and creative group of people.  I say adaptive and creative because initially, the plan/location for the shoot was for an urban/downtown environment.  However, the weather just didn't want to cooperate.  Hence, we have the opportunity to adapt and overcome.  

 The owners Johanna and Marquita were the wonderful women who sought out my photography business.  These women are not only business minded but very photogenic as well.  Now that is a powerful and successful combination.

The administrative and massage therapist staff were also very welcoming as I arrived.  There was no need to give much direction to them as they prepared for the photo session.  Their smile, presence, and personality shined through before, during, and after the composition of the shot.

The fitness instructors were great as well.  Not only were they full of energy (so early in the morning I must say)  but drive to do all that was needed to make this a great shoot.  It was great to see "Nitro" in there having fun right along with the ladies.

As we ended the session, all that participated shared that they had as good of a time during the shoot as they have during the classes that they instruct. I truly appreciate them giving me the opportunity to provide them with these images to mount throughout their fitness business for their recent Grand Opening. 

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