"Step into my shoes and walk the life I'm living, and if you get as far as I am, just maybe you will see how STRONG I really am." Words cannot accurately describe the strength that this Marine Corps Veteran possesses, and I don't think we could truly understand it unless we were, in fact, walking in her shoes. Sarah Rudder has physical and mental strength like no one I've ever met. When she was told she couldn't do something, she did it. And she keeps doing it and proving eve

"F.E.A.R. has two meanings. 1. Forget everything and run 2. Face everything and rise. The choice is yours." I could not describe this Veteran any better than this quote and, for those wondering, she chose option two. Melissa Leuck epitomizes mental and physical strength, courage, determination, and the act of rising above her fears. Not only did she look the enemy in the eye in the Army, she looked several other enemies in the eye in order to overcome her darkest hours, month

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy Words can never express my true feelings of gratitude for our military and Veterans for what they have sacrificed for our country, freedom, and safety. I thank my Dad, two brothers, Papa, and three Great-Uncles for their service, and for instilling in me a deep love and respect for our military from a very early age. #MeghanHomaPhotogra

This is the true meaning of life. It's not about money or material items. It's about getting up each day with the determination to beat your personal best from the day before. To prove to yourself and everyone else that you can do what you've been told you cannot do. To be the best version of yourself each day. And believing you will succeed. This weekend changed lives of so many people, myself included. My heart grew exponentially, and my motivation to get out there and do s

So many of the Veterans I have had the privilege of photographing have suffered from PTSD and, before getting the necessary treatment, tried silencing the symptoms and pretending they weren't there. This is one of the many reasons for my project with Veterans and why I wanted to help their transition period. This is also one of the many reasons why we need to support and help those who have put their lives on the line for our country, and support their adjustment from active

I am so thankful to Nancy Yamada and Maryland Public Television for giving me the opportunity to share my love and passion for this project. Josh Anderson, thank you for your service and spending your time with us. I am forever grateful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=293l2ZmJJ0A #Military #MilitaryPhotographer #Hustle #MarylandMilitaryPhotographer #MeghanHomaPhotography #MadeInMetality #Givingback #AmericanFreedom #AmericanFlag #FederalHill #Baltimore #MPT #InnerHarbor #vet

When I started this project for Veterans in May, I had no idea that it would take off like it has. No idea that we would receive media attention, and certainly NO idea that I would be on the news. Those who know me well, know that I am most comfortable behind the camera...not in front of the lens...not being interviewed...not on TV. When my family and I wrote our Summer Bucket List, one of the items was "go out of your comfort zone". I kept that in mind when working on this p

We have been so fortunate since starting this project with our Veterans, and it has opened so many more doors than I ever thought possible. We have had the opportunity to meet with amazing Veterans and their families, and are getting to meet with organizations and people who work tirelessly with helping Veterans adjust to life after combat. Last week, I had the privilege of speaking with Ashley Horner of The Hire Group (https://www.thgroupllc.org). The part of her LinkedIn me

Thank you Hilary Lane and WUSA9 for capturing the heart of this project, and Joshua Anderson for your service. It truly was an honor working with both of you. Thank you to those who have shared our project and story. For as many contacts that I have made and emails that have been sent, the support and attention has been a hundred times what we could have expected. Please continue sharing the story so we can help more Veterans and raise more money to help our injured Vets. As

Besides being a mother, this project with our Veterans has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. It has motivated me to go out of my comfort zone (WAY out of my comfort zone), and ask for things that I believe will reach more people, gain more awareness, and support more Veterans. By asking family and friends to spread the word, swallowing my insecurities and going out of my comfort zone, and staying focused on the goal of this project, I have had the pri