BLOGraphy - Armed Forces

Arise, Blog!

nospam@example.com (Michael Lawing) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:03:38 -0400

My name is Michael Lawing. I've been with Pro Photo for nearly two years. Coming from a Film and Media Studies background at USC, I was super excited to join the team at Pro Photo. It wasn't what I expected, but has turned into so much more than I could have imagined. The company is really special, and I'm not just saying that because they cut my checks... What Pro Photo does is take stellar images during events that can't be replicated and saved memories that people will treasure forever. I get paid to make people smile - during the photoshoot and when they see the print.

It's a real joy to work at Ft. Jackson every week. That's where I got my sea legs on the entire process. Each member of the D.R.I.L. Team has to be confident and competent with sales, customer service, photography, and printing. Besides building a stronger team, this cross-training makes the whole process faster and of a higher quality for our customers. Our customers are great, too. Every week, I get to work with the men and women who keep us safe. The soldiers and their families are wonderful people and it's really a pleasure to get to deliver once-in-a-lifetime portraits to each of them.

My hope is that this blog will be entertaining and informative.

New USMC 2009 Mudrun Photos!

nospam@example.com (Pro Photo Services Admin) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:23:34 -0400

!!! NEW 2009 Photos HERE !!!

!! Facebook Fans !!
Click the link to the right to "Be Our Fan" & Tag your MudRun Photos!

Please also read below for important information!

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ProPhotoToGo.com is again proud to co-sponsor this year’s Official U.S.M.C. Mud Run held on September 19^th, 2009!

Click here to check out the 2009 galleries, and see how easy it is to order your U.S.M.C. Mud Run photos and memorabilia!

Available By Calling with jpg Number!

$20.00 for 4/4x6 Team Photos

To Order

…CALL…

803-957-7102 or 866-664-3396

Mon-Wed/9am-4pm

MC/Visa

We also have last years 4x6 Finish Line prints available to purchase.

You will need to tell us the JPG number as shown in last years photo gallery.

The two sample Posters (shown above), as well as the mosaic (shown below) were produced at our local SC Studio/Lab.

803-957-7102 or 866-664-3396.

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The official 2009 Mud Run photographers are a collection of:

“Professional Photographers of South Carolina.” (PPSC)

A portion of proceeds are going to the Organization to support our Marines and their families.

Thanks to all of those who helped make this year's Mud Run such a fun and worthwhile event, and a special thanks to all of the participants of this year's 16th Annual U.S.M.C. Ultimate Challenge Mud Run ! We hope to see you all again next year, and until then..."Here's mud in your eye!"

Celebrate Freedom Foundation / Fort Jackson

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:34:00 -0400

Opening Ceremony

"From out of the fog came our fighting soldiers"

New Recruits about to swear in...

Seasoned Soldiers

360 Band

"Cutter"

"Crossin Dixon"

Step 3: finish putting pin on jacket

nospam@example.com (Pro Photo) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:09:00 -0400

My name is Kim Hinson. I have been part of the Pro Photo "family" for almost 3 tears. As you will see in some of my pictures, I am NOT a photographer. My job is more support and customer service related. The pictures you see today show a little bit of what I do. During the summer months the graduating soldiers at Fort Jackson don't wear their Clas A Jackets. But we give them the option to wear it for their portrait sitting on Friday. The soldiers have not been instructed on the correct placement of their pins and badges so I help them put everything in the right place.

My Band-aid

nospam@example.com (Pro Photo) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:43:00 -0400

Step One: Put pin on Jacket

Step 2: Put Band-aid on finger

Taking some time off to enjoy the show

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:32:00 -0400

A Few of the Fans watch the Miss Georgia Contestants Perform

Drill Sgts. Train Miss Georgia Contestants at Fort Benning

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:32:00 -0400

Col. Coss at Fort Benning

nospam@example.com (Pro Photo) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:08:00 -0400

Col. Coss presented Miss Georgia with a Trophy thanking her for coming out and supporting the Troops at Fort Benning.

Ready for the Show

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:07:00 -0400

Hooah~!

~WoW~

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:02:00 -0400

She knows what's about to happen~ BOOM!!!

Grenade Toss

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:28:49 -0400

Let go of that grenade~!

Chow Hall

nospam@example.com (Pro Photo) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:54:43 -0400

Contestants enjoy the great food of the 2/54th!

Miss Georgia contestants doing pushups

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:24:16 -0400

The Miss Georgia contestants do pushups as instructed by the Drill Sergeant.

Drill Sergeant Pushups

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:06:10 -0400

The Drill Sergeant illustrates the proper technique for doing pushups.

2/54th with Miss Georgia Contestants

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:28:00 -0400

2/54th and Miss Georgia Contestants during Training Exercises.

2/54th Fort Benning, Georgia

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:24:00 -0400

2/54th Fort Benning, Georgia 17 May 2008

JaxStar at Fort Benning

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:45:34 -0400

I love seeing these guys have a great time! All part of a day in training~

Our Brave Soldiers

nospam@example.com (Shannon Mercer) — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:42:13 -0400

These guys know how to kill some time. Chill'n at the concert!