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MILITARY CEREMONIES & EVENTS

Your career milestones, photographed with professionalism, respect, and honesty.

US Military Air Force Officer is promoted during a ceremony at the National Military Women's Memorial in Washington, DC
US Military Marine Corps Officer poses for a portrait during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

Promotion Ceremonies

Retirements

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps poses for a portrait in Arlington, VA
Portrait of Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter speaking from a stage to an audience

Portraits

Special Events

Sports photograph action shot of The US Army Navy game in Annapolis Maryland
USMC General Joseph Dunford takes Command of the US Marine Corps at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington DC

Sporting & Training Events

Change of Commands

A smiling man in military camouflage uniform and sunglasses holding a remote control, with a background of a blue sky, green trees, and black smoke rising in the distance.
A bronze medal with a blue ribbon featuring white stars, set against a black background.
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A smiling woman in a military uniform receiving an award or medal, surrounded by other people including an older man with gray hair and a beard.
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Steven P. Verblaauw stands in the position of ceremonial at ease inside the Pentagon, Arlington Va., March 20, 2015. Verblaauw performs with Company B during the evening parades at Marine Barracks Washington in the summer. (
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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael C. Guinto/Released)
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A pilot in a cockpit with a helmet on, sitting in front of a wide window showing clouds outside.
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Side profile of a female Marine in uniform wearing a white peaked cap with black visor, gold insignia, and a black uniform with red piping and a rank chevron on the sleeve, against a black background.
Bronze statue of soldiers or military personnel on a rocky terrain, with snow and the Washington Monument in the background during winter.
A man in a military uniform with numerous medals and ribbons, standing in front of American flags.
A group of runners participating in a race, some carrying American and military flags, running on a road with autumn trees and overcast sky in the background.
Four soldiers in red military uniforms and white gloves playing trumpets at night, illuminated by a bright light and smoke, with an audience seated nearby.
A man in a black suit kneels on the grass in front of white tombstones, in a cemetery with trees in the background, during daytime.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps building with a modern architecture featuring a tall, arched roof and a large glass entryway, surrounded by trees, with people walking outside on a sunny day.
A person in military camouflage clothing taking a photograph with a Canon camera in a photography studio, with two bright studio lights directed at the subject.
A black and white portrait of a man with glasses, a beard, wearing a shirt and sweater, with arms crossed and looking to the side against a dark background.

Our Shared Experience

I served as an enlisted Marine Corps photographer from 2010-2014. I have documented countless promotions, retirements, and much more in support of Marine Corps Base Quantico and Headquarters Marine Corps. Rest assured I know exactly what it takes to photograph your event with the same precision, tact, and professionalism you expect of yourself.

I already know my way around many of the local bases including the Pentagon, Fort Meade, Annapolis, and Quantico. I also know the do’s and do not’s, the regulations, and uniform codes. So if something looks out of place, I got your back.

Hourly Rate (VET)
$250.00

1 hour of photography support for event.

Simple transparent pricing

Military band performing, with musicians playing brass and woodwind instruments. The members are dressed in beige shirts with military patches and dark blue pants with red and white stripes.
Half Day Rate (VET)
$800.00

Up to 4 hours of photography support for military events.

Full Day Rate (VET)
$1,600.00

Up to 8 hours of photography support for military events.

What’s included?

  • High resolution JPG files

  • Password protected online gallery to view, share, and download

  • light retouching

  • Experience of hundreds of military ceremonies documented since 2011.

  • Supporting a local veteran owned business.

  • Print products sold seperately

Ready to Book?
A woman in military uniform with face paint, wearing a watch and sitting with her arm resting on a surface.
A gold medal with a blue ribbon featuring white stars, set against a black background.
A man in military camouflage uniform with sunglasses and a cap, holding a remote control, standing outdoors with a backdrop of a field and trees, with smoke or dark cloud in the sky behind him.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Victoria R. Villa is promoted to Lt. Col. at the Military Womens Memorial in Arlington Va., Feb 2, 2026. Photo by Mike Guinto
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Steven P. Verblaauw stands in the position of ceremonial at ease inside the Pentagon, Arlington Va., March 20, 2015. Verblaauw performs with Company B during the evening parades at Marine Barracks Washington in the summer. (
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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael C. Guinto/Released)
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A woman dressed in a United States Marine Corps dress uniform, with a white hat, dark coat, and red and gold rank insignia on her sleeve, standing in profile against a black background.
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A person in military flight gear, including a helmet, is sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft, looking towards the sky through the cockpit window with clouds visible outside.
The Washington Monument, an obelisk, stands in the center of a cityscape with buildings in the background. In the foreground, there is a body of water, a park with trees, and a parking lot with cars.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Victoria R. Villa is promoted to Lt. Col. at the Military Womens Memorial in Arlington Va., Feb 2, 2026. Photo by Mike Guinto
Three uniformed Marines standing in formation during a ceremony, with additional Marines blurred in the background, snow on the ground, and flags held by two of the Marines.
A military helicopter parked on a tarmac with a cloudy sky above.
Statue of soldiers on a rock, with the Washington Monument and trees in the background, and snow on the ground.
A military officer with numerous medals and ribbons on his uniform, standing in front of American flags.
A large crowd of people dressed in gray military uniforms with black hats and sunglasses, standing in rows during a parade or ceremony.
A large group of people dressed in navy blue military uniforms with white hats and gold accents, many wearing sunglasses, gathered closely together outdoors.
Group of runners participating in a race on a road, with some holding American flags, during daytime with partly cloudy sky and trees in the background.
A man in a formal suit and striped tie speaking at a podium with a microphone outdoors, with blurred green trees in the background.
An older man with white hair, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and orange tie, speaking at a podium with a microphone outdoors, with green blurred foliage in the background.
Two Marines in uniform, one presenting a salute to the other. They are wearing white hats with gold insignia.
Line of uniformed trumpet players in red coats and white hats performing on a balcony at night.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Victoria R. Villa is promoted to Lt. Col. at the Military Womens Memorial in Arlington Va., Feb 2, 2026. Photo by Mike Guinto
A Marine in dress uniform with medals and ribbons, standing against a black background.
Close-up of a soldier in uniform holding a golden bugle during a nighttime ceremony.
Four soldiers in red coats and white gloves playing bugles on a grassy field at night, with an audience sitting on benches and flags in the background, illuminated by a bright light.
A United States Marine in dress uniform with numerous medals being awarded a medal or decoration by a man, in front of an American flag and a National Guard flag.
Close-up of fire with flames and smoke.
Black and white photo of the National Museum of the Marine Corps building with modern architecture and sharp geometric lines, under a clear sky.
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., seen from across the reflecting pool, with visitors walking around the monument and greenery surrounding it.
A view of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the Lincoln Memorial in the foreground, the Washington Monument in the distance, and the Capitol Building further back under a cloudy sky.
A group of soldiers walking along a gravel path through a wooded area on a cloudy day; the scene shows trees with sparse leaves and a patch of melting snow on the ground.
Two people walking on a snowy dirt road surrounded by snow-covered trees, with an overcast sky in a winter landscape.