Colorado Springs Military Photographer
Your big day will come and go before you know it.
Let’s be sure you take it all in!
I’ll make the photography part easy.
With years of experience photographing military events, I know the flow, the expectations, and the traditions that matter. I’ll handle the details so you can be present with the people who got you here.
How it works
Submit my contact form or send an email with the date, time, and location of your event. I’ll get back to you with all the details you need, and if it sounds like a good fit, we’ll move to the next step.
Most military events can’t be redone, so I want to be absolutely sure I can serve you well. Before booking, we’ll hop on a quick call to talk through your vision, expectations, and any must-have moments.
Once we’re both confident it’s a match, we’ll make it official. From there, I’ll walk you through everything - timelines, details, outfit questions, and anything else that helps your day run smoothly and feel photography-friendly.
Thanks to all our prep, all you have to do is be present. I’ll handle the shot list, the timing, and the storytelling. And if something comes up last minute and you need an extra hand, I’ve got you covered!
Around three weeks after the event, you’ll receive a full gallery of hand-edited, high-resolution images that tell the story of your day. You can download everything, share with family, and order prints from a professional lab if you'd like.
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Erin was fantastic and so easy to work with.
With all the stressors of putting together my retirement ceremony, she made the photography piece one of the lowest stressors for the day!
She was very responsive and asked the right questions to know what we were looking for, but she was also very self-sufficient and experienced, so there wasn't a whole lot of need on my part to walk her through what to expect for capturing pictures during the ceremony.
The Arting Family
It was a huge relief to know we were in the hands of a true professional who knows military ceremony traditions like the back of her hand.
Up to 60 minutes
40+ images
8x8 album
Great for the busy mama who wants an album too!
After your session, you'll mark your favorites and I'll handle all the rest!
Starting at $849
Up to 3 hours
Full gallery + 8x8 album
The full package + an album. After the big day, you'll mark your favorites and I'll handle the rest!
Starting at $975
Premium Package
Up to 3 hours
Full gallery
Perfect for homecomings, longer promotions, retirement ceremonies, or changes of command.
Starting at $825
Full Package
Most Popular
Up to 1.5 hours
Full gallery
Great for shorter events like fini flights, airport homecomings or short promotion ceremonies.
Starting at $725
Basic Package
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Military Packages
I am so glad I followed someone's advice to have a pro there... You are the first photographer I've hired ever (outside of my wedding) and I have to say it's been a great experience working with you. So much so I'm considering doing family photos and such next year. I'll definitely be in touch.
Col Erin Lai Wheeler
You captured some wonderful moments that I never saw as I was standing nervously pre-occupied up at the podium.
You captured some wonderful moments that I never saw as I was standing nervously pre-occupied up at the podium.
I was really hoping for bright and colorful pictures of my husband's big day and when the weather turned horrible that day I was a little nervous things would turn out dark. Well, Erin did not disappoint!
The pics were bright, light, and captured our little celebration wonderfully! I would absolutely recommend Erin to anyone for any event. Especially to military families. Thank you, Erin!
The Hicks Family
You would never know it was a torrential downpour during our event.
You would never know it was a torrential downpour during our event.
We had the pleasure of having some military family photos done with Erin and it was such a great experience. She was so patient with our autistic son making sure we were able to do poses that were manageable with a toddler that has a limited attention span.
The Walbridge Family
Our session was the most fun I have ever had taking pictures with my kids!
Our session was the most fun I have ever had taking pictures with my kids!
Erin captured such a special moment professionally and personally for our family. My husband took Command of a military unit, one of his goals since he joined 15 years ago. Erin helped us document this momentous occasion with photos that we will look back on for years.
She was able to get so many key moments in the ceremony! We are truly blessed to have her and can’t wait for the next big moment for her to capture!
The Powell Family
Her understanding of the military was so important.
Her understanding of the military was so important.
Years of photographing families and military events has taught me to roll with anything. Cranky toddlers, windy days, surprise flyovers - yes, really. Whatever it is, I'll make it work!
Over the years, so many of my clients have become dear friends. That’s the magic of what I do. It’s not just photos, it’s connection and friendship... and my favorite part of my job!
As a military family, I know how quickly seasons change. So much happens at each assignment and I want to make sure you have pictures to remember your current home.
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A few things you should know...
HMX-1 fini flight at quantico
1st Heli & 316th OSS
Change of Command
Honoring a Military Family's final gift
Air Force Deployment Homecoming
A few favorites from over the years
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