Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Airport Homecoming - Newport Family

Airport Homecoming - Newport Family

On February 20th I had the honor of photographing a dad returning home from his deployment a week early to meet his newborn daughter! 

What a beautiful moment that was. 

This little lady was born on January 27th; so just over one month old and was as cute as could be. 

Scroll through these photos to see this moment captured in photos. 

























Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Featured on Jackie Jean Photography! - CURRENT FAVORITE

WEEKLY TOP TEN - CURRENT FAVORITE


Father and Daughter in front of a carousel black and white portrait by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography


Sometimes Jackie Jean does a 'Current Favorite' week where you can submit really anything. This past week I submitted Novalee and Dada's portrait from our Christmas trip to see family in San Luis Obispo. 

I certainly loved this image and am very grateful it was selected as top ten!! 

It is so much fun submitting images to this contest. If YOU are a photographer and enjoy a challenge, join this Facebook Group. Youll Love it!

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Naval Base Point Loma | USS Scranton - SSN-756 | San Diego Military Homecomings

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.


Naval Base Point Loma | USS Scranton - SSN-756 | San Diego Military Submarine Homecoming

I First met Ms. Metcalf over coffee at Better Buzz coffee rosters to discuss her homecoming! We both brought our kiddos who were the same age and got to hang out a little bit. Heres to a beautiful little family reuniting again <3

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.


Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.


Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography. Military Sailor meeting baby for the first time at Naval Base Point Loma, California . Images by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Military Mom - Nursing Portraits

Military Mom - Nursing Portraits

First off, I have an AMAZING husband who supports everything I want to do, love to do, and suggests the best things. Like yesterday, while on a lunch break, he took these portraits of myself nursing our daughter and I edited them. He's getting pretty good, Huh?!

Military mom nursing while in Uniform United States Navy - Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego


Some of you may know that we are a 'dul mil' family and actually met in Fire Controlmen A School way back in Jan 2015. I am a reservist and he is active duty stationed here in San Diego. This weekend was a drill weekend where I go in with my unit who supports LCS ships in port....

But that doesn't change my other responsibilities at home.

Nursing and nurturing this sweet girl is one of the greatest responsibilities I have ever had the privilege to possess. 

Military mom nursing while in Uniform United States Navy - Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego

This little girl is the light of our world and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so grateful to be her mother to continue to grow with her.

I hope you enjoy just these couple of photos. 

Military mom nursing while in Uniform United States Navy - Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego

Military mom nursing while in Uniform United States Navy - Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego

Thank you, SO MUCH, my dear for photographing our little girl and I. 

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Free-lensing & Double Exposure in Camera

In Camera Art!


I have continued to practice free-lensing; it's so freeing! (see what I did there? haha). Also, In-camera double exposure - Ever hear of it? Well, I tried it for the first time today on my Canon 6D MII!

Here are just some normal portraits of my daughter:





Freelensing with the Canon 100mm on my 6DmII:








ANNDDD The in-camera double exposures!




Honestly, I am really excited to play around with these in-camera double exposures. Hopefully, I will learn more tips and tricks along the way to land more killer shots!

Keep up with my family and photography over on Facebook if you'd like; I'd love to have you.


Monday, February 4, 2019

Featured on Jackie Jean Photography! - FREELENSING

WEEKLY TOP TEN - FREELENSING

Father and daughter moody lifestyle image captured on the 6DmII while using the freelensing camera technique by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego CA

I tried freelensing for the first time!!! I regularly participate in Jackie Jeans weekly challenges. This last week I was very surprised to see freelensing as the challenge. I had never done this before but have seen it done beautifully in the oast by others. 

Freelensing is where you detach your lens from your camera, hold it in front of your lens mount and shoot through it. It creates interesting out of focus areas. 

Here are some of the other photos I took while freelensing:

Father and daughter moody lifestyle image captured on the 6DmII while using the freelensing camera technique by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego CA

Infant moody lifestyle image captured on the 6DmII while using the freelensing camera technique by Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego CA

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