Marine Corps Commissioning Ceremony
I had the chance to attend a Marine Corps commissioning ceremony with my friend, Danielle, a few months ago. She and I worked together as graphic designers right after college in '01, and we've kept in touch over the years. She told me that her husband, Sean, was graduating from the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS) and that she would love to have some pictures taken at his commissioning ceremony. I jumped at the chance, not only because it seemed like an amazing event to witness, but also because this was an important achievement for Sean and their whole family. The ceremony took place at The National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA. The exterior design of the building is beautiful and meant to "evoke the image of the flag raisers of Iwo Jima". After witnessing the powerful ceremony and Sean's pinning and salute, I was moved. I now have an even bigger appreciation for the men and women who serve our country.
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Reader Comments (18)
WOW. These pictures are amazing, simply amazing!
Wow - these pictures got me really choked up. So beautiful.
thank you, stacy and kt! it was an incredible day.
Wow! these pictures are amazing and so touching!
I absolutely love these. You did a beautiful job capturing such a moving and powerful event. One of my favorites!
Wow, Maria.. these are amazing! They are beautiful!
These photos are beautiful mo! Miss u!!
thank you so much for your sweet comments, everyone!
anna - miss you, too!
These are just wonderful. A great way to remember this special day in his career. Love the B&W.
Wow. Wow, wow, wow. Moving, authentic, great.
incredible, Maria. As always you impress the crud out of me.
I second what Kelly said! Amazing pictures.
Love it!
maria, these photos are astounding. you always amaze me!
Maria I adore these photos! Very powerful, great job capturing the day.
I'm drooling!!! The pictures are amazing!
You have such an amazing eye and you really capture the moment and the emotion in every photograph. Very well done. I'm an instant fan!
THANK YOU all for your wonderful comments!!