A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – And Much More to Military Personnel in Iraq, Longing to See Their Families
Indianapolis-based Photographer Kevin Swan is Giving Military Personnel Professional Photos of Family Members – All at No Cost
Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 21, 2006 – Ask any member of the military overseas what they miss more than anything and they’ll likely respond, “a home-cooked meal,” and “to see my family.” For Indianapolis-area families with loved ones in Iraq or elsewhere, local photographer Kevin Swan is helping to solve at least one of those problems.
To honor U.S. soldiers, Swan is offering free photo sessions, ownership of the original images, and two 8 x 10 prints to anyone with an actively deployed family member in any branch of the military. Once the photos are taken, they will be posted on a Web site for viewing by members of the armed services.
“I can’t wait to hear from Nate. I know he’s going to love these photos,” said Angie, who’s husband has been serving in Iraq with the Army’s 101st Airborne for over half a year. “He’s always asking for pictures of me and the kids. He’s so far away… This will mean a lot to him.”
“I recently looked into joining the Reserves,” said Swan, who lives and operates his national photography business from Zionsville, Indiana, “but as a wedding photographer, if I got called up, I’d end up having to cancel with clients and leave them scrambling last minute to replace me. So, I just looked for a way to use what I do to support the troops.”
Families with deployed soldiers wishing to schedule their free session can either call 317.414.5339 or visit www.kevinswan.com/troops. Depending on the circumstances, Swan may even travel to the family’s home to take the photographs instead of using his studio.
“I hear about soldiers missing first steps or first words, important birthdays and anniversaries, or even the birth of their children,” said Swan. “Hopefully something like this can help out a little bit.”