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Daddy’s Home! | Hawaii Operation: Love Reunited Photographer
Posted on August 21, 2010
As an Operation: Love Reunited Photographer,
I always get to see other Service Members returning home.
This time, after 7 months, it was finally OUR turn!
My daughters got to meet Daddy separately since Elizabeth was still in school when he landed.
I told Colleen that morning so that she could get excited.
I found out through our Family Readiness Officer, Ed Hanlon, that we could meet Doug at the gate
through a USO program! Doug was NOT expecting us to be right there!
(Thank you, Ed, for the help and video!)
Elizabeth had no clue!
My friend, Autumn, picked her up from school and took her to Ala Moana Beach Park
under the auspices of some fun in the sun with friends.
It was so much fun surprising her!
(Thank you, Autumn, for helping with the surprise and video!)
I thought I'd try something new and put the video together with the pictures and add a little music!
Enjoy! We did! 
Daddy Homecoming from Thereasa Gwinn on Vimeo.
Welcome Home J Daddy! | Hawaii Operation: Love Reunited Photographer
Posted on August 11, 2010
Last Friday, we welcomed home the
USS Russell
and @troycutchens.
@Joscie was the first person to contact me when I announced that I had joined
back in June!
I was excited to hear from her and happy to do this session!
One of the hardest things about Navy Homecomings,
Or any Homecoming for that matter,
is the wait while your loved one is so close you can see them!
Troy snuck up on us from behind as we were looking towards the ship!
Sneaky, sneaky!
They were all happy to see him, too!
I think he was happy to be home, as well.
Finally! Time to take him home!
Welcome Home, Troy!
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August 12, 2010 at 06:18 -
BEAUTIFUL! I have yet to do a homecoming
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August 19, 2010 at 00:38 -
Aloha Joscie & welcome back home, Troy!!! Such Beautiful pictures that were captured for your Hubby Homecoming, I just luv all of your espressions on each & every one of your faces, PRICELESS!!! Also, your Ohana picture that is also captured in front of the ship is Super Gorgeous as well
God Bless all of you! Thanks for sharing these Special moments w/all of us, Joscie………
Aloha, Tami 00/
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Coming Home | Hawaii Operation: Love Reunited Photographer
Posted on July 14, 2010
One of my favourite things of living this Military life is
HOMECOMING!
It is always such an emotional time for the families.
Today, we welcome home Sgt. Adkins and his Unit!
The worst part of the whole day is the waiting!
It seems like you've been waiting for so long already and the last couple of hours just DRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
But, you keep your chin up and enjoy the happy atmosphere.
You can feel the buzz of excitement!
And then they march in!
And we sing the National Anthem because we are PROUD to be Americans!
We are PROUD of our servicemen.
We are PROUD of ourselves for having made it through another trial.
Erin, your face while looking at the flag during the Anthem really moved me!
It's exactly how I feel.
Then, FINALLY, they are released and you get to run to your loved ones.
It goes by so fast you aren't sure how you got to him and feels a little surreal.
Can it really be true that he's home?
You betcha!
I have to say, it's a little hard to shoot through tears!
I just met this family and it still got me all verklempt.
They were so (understandably) happy to be reunited.
And then the best part of all…
You get to take him HOME!
Welcome home, Sgt. Adkins!
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July 14, 2010 at 11:04 -
these are so touching!! so proud and thankful
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Apology | Hawaii Newborn Photographer
Posted on May 28, 2010
I feel like such an idiot. I've been wondering why I haven't had any contacts or inquiries through my site for a few weeks now. Why it took me this long to question it, I don't know. It's been quite a while since the last contact notice has hit my inbox.
So, today I decided to check my settings, etc. Lo and behold there it was! Somehow an incorrect email address was entered in as my contact email! That email account didn't even exist!
So for any of you out there who may have been trying to contact me, I sincerely apologize for my mistake! I promise I didn't ignore you! I just never got your inquiry!
I do hope that all y'all will forgive me for my stupidity and give me another chance!
Mother’s Day Mini Sessions | Hawaii Family Photographer
Posted on April 21, 2010
Announcing my Mother's Day Special!
Schedule a Mother themed Mini-session
between now and Mother's Day (May 9th)
and receive:
45 min session
8×10 Bevel mounted print with Easel
and
5 images on disk
for $250!
Don't miss out on this great deal!
And the winner is…. | Hawaii Family Newborn Photographer
Posted on April 21, 2010
Me!
Just kidding! Well, sort of!
I feel like a winner because of all of you who participated
and showed interest in my photography!
The real winner is
Lisa Haglund
with her suggestion of:
Thereasa Gwinn Photography – Finding Life's Natural Beauty
These are some images from Lisa's Newborn session 6 months ago!
I can't wait to get him in the studio soon.
He's the cutest 6 month old!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
Tag Line Contest | Hawaii Family Newborn Photographer
Posted on April 11, 2010
I have been trying to come up with a "tag line" for my photography.
You know, like
Nike's "Just Do It",
Coke's "The Real Thing",
and so many others.
A friend suggested that I ask my loyal followers for their ideas.
So, I'm asking y'all to give me your thoughts.
Have a look at my images,
think back to your session,
let me know,
in 5 words or less,
your idea for a tag line.
What's in it for you?
The winning idea will receive a
FREE print up to a 16×20 size!
FREE!
That means that, if you win, you can choose either:
1.) An image from one of your sessions
or
2.) Any one of my landscape images
in up to a 16×20 sized mounted print.
How do you enter?
Just leave a comment at the end of this post!
Easy peasy, right?!
I will leave the contest open until
Sunday, April 18th at Midnight.
The winner will be announced on
Wednesday, April 21st!
Good Luck and Mahalo for participating!
And because no post is complete without an image,
here is one from my trip to the Big Island last week!
So many more to come!
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April 12, 2010 at 12:59 -
hmmm, how about-
simply, life……
a snap in time….
Grab life by the camera!
Once upon a shutter…..
that's all I got
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April 13, 2010 at 01:05 -
I just remembered you changed it to Thereasa Gwinn Photography . I guess I had a senior moment.
You could still use the tag line but change it to Where moments last. -
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April 13, 2010 at 16:02 -
My perspective of Tess and her work takes on a more natural feel.. She loves nature, landscapes and often times incorporates nature into her shots.. or she brings her subjects into nature especially her newborns..
Maybe something like..
Thereasa Gwinn Photograpy…~ A natural perspective
~ Your natural lifestyle photographer
~ Portraits in naturelong sigh.. I need to think about this more..
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April 17, 2010 at 21:47 -
Peaceful beginnings, beauty in nature, life’s laughter…as you wish. (had to pay homage to the Princess Bride)
Finding the natural beauty in life.Okay, I think that’s all my mind can come up with. Thank you for the respite from my vortex. This almost felt like therapy.
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April 18, 2010 at 17:14 -
So, my idea as I was thinking of the butterfly emerging from its cocoon…
~*~Thereasea Gwinn Photography…capturing life as it unfolds~*~
I honestly didn`t look at the other similar ideas until just now…I must say, I LOVE “as you wish…”
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EasyRider Homecoming | Hawaii Military Life Photographer
Posted on December 16, 2009
Yesterday morning was a glorious one for the family of my dear friend, Liisa Roberts. Her husband is finally home after a long 6 month deployment. 6 months may not seem long to some, but when you are a de facto single mother and self employed rising star photographer, it is a long rough road. I was honored to be a part of this Homecoming.
Welcome Home, Brian! I know that your family missed you very much and are SO relieved to have you home again!
Ugly Angels Homecoming- Hawaii Family Photographer
Posted on August 19, 2009
When I was contacted to do this homecoming, my heart just sang. This little guy had yet to meet his Daddy, as he left just days before he was born! Having been in a similar situation just two short years ago, my heart went out to the family. I wanted to capture those special moments of Daddy meeting son. I am so happy to have been a part of the Weaver family’s joyous day!
Can you believe those eyes with those GORGEOUS eyelashes?!
Thank you for a wonderful morning!
USS Tuscon Change of Command
Posted on March 14, 2009
Here are a few from the USS Tuscon Change of Command on February 27th. This was a little outside of my comfort zone, as I am not truly an event photographer. I would like to thank the Commodore’s wife for giving me some good tips on what to look out for!
Now that I wiped the tears from my eyes and can see the screen again, let me say what a wonderful video! I am so happy for ya'll!! Welcome home, Doug!
Tears streaming down my face. I am so happy for you and the girls! I know you are thrilled to have him home and I’m thrilled he’s there for you! Have a wonderful time with your WHOLE family!
This was wonderful to see the smiles on everyone's faces. Thank you for sharing this. My tears of happiness for all of you would not stop.
Wonderful!! So incredible to catch their beaming faces as they see their Dad, and his too! Beautiful.
Priceless memories…cherish these forever…Love and hugs to each of you ..Welcome home Doug!!!
What a wonderful way to keep the memory and the feeling of the moment. Loved it.!!!!!!!
OMG! This is just absolutely stunning! Beautiful, emotional work. You did a great job capturing the emotion and including the dog too, very thoughtful. Congratulations and I'm glad your hubby is back home and safe. Thank him (and you) for his sacrifice and dedication.
This is fantastic! Lovely work… and how unique to see a photographer capturing her own family's OpLove homecoming. Well done!!
Thank you to your husband for his service and to your family for your sacrifice.
that was so awesome! sniffle sniffle! so glad you are together again!