The USS Peleliu Returns, a Family is Reunited

This morning I had the pleasure of photographing the USS Peleliu returning to San Diego, and a Father returning home to his family after six months at sea.

It couldn't have been a worse morning - rain (often heavy by San Diego standards), wind, overcast skies, you name it. But with a tripod and trusty umbrella, I headed over to Coronado in an attempt to photograph the ship as it passed in front of the San Diego skyline. The bad weather made for some pretty dramatic photos. Throw in some fun Photoshopping, and we've got some pretty amazing photos:








Then I drove over to 32nd Street and met with Lara and her Son to photograph them meeting Steve as he came off of the ship. The wind and rain pounded the crowd as everyone waited anxiously for the men and women to start coming off of the ship.



Then to our delight, just as people started getting off of the ship, the rain stopped! Just a little more waiting....



And finally we saw him:


Daddy is home!!!


A very proud Papa!




And a family is reunited.