Military Photographer in San Diego

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Here for the families behind the uniform.

Military life moves fast — but the moments that define a career deserve to last forever.

This isn’t just event coverage.
It’s legacy documentation for you and the generations that follow.

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“Alisha captured the most incredible homecoming photos for my family that we will cherish for a lifetime. After a long, chaotic day in a crowded hangar with only a few brief moments to take photos on the flight line, I was astonished to see the beautiful work she delivered. Alisha was a delight to work with from beginning to end, and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!”

— Alyssa L
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Our Services

Because military life moves fast.
Kids grow. Orders change. Chapters close.
And sometimes the only thing that stays is the photograph.

But here’s what truly sets me apart:

I don’t just show up with a camera.
I show up with understanding.

I know how to anticipate the salute.
I know when mom is trying not to cry.
I know that the spouse in the back of the room deserves to be seen too.

And I know these aren’t just events.
They are legacy moments.

I'm Ready to Book

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$550.00

  • Here is what you can expect:

    • I will arrive a bit before the ceremony to capture the details of the day

    • I will provide full coverage of the ceremony

    • Finally, I will stay about 30 minutes after the ceremony to capture any friends and family photos desired after the ceremony.

  • You will receive:

    • At least 50 digital images from your day, often times many more. I like to give all your BEST photos from the day that tell the story perfectly. These will be your photos to print and share as you like.

    • Sneak peek within 24 hours, and full gallery in 2 weeks.

U.S. flag waving in front of servicemen in white military uniforms during a military retirement ceremony on the USS Midway in San Diego CA
A woman and two young girls waving hello to a large military ship at a harbor on a sunny day in San Diego california for a military homecoming
A man in a white military dress uniform holding a folded American flag during a ceremony, with patriotic flags in the background. USS Midway retirement ceremony by Alisha Mowry Photography
A military officer in white uniform with medals receiving a folded American flag from another person in a white coat, with hands overlapping on the flag. retirement ceremony on the use midway
Line of Navy officers in white uniforms and caps at an outdoor ceremony, with city buildings in the background. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A collection of military medals and ribbons on a white uniform pocket, with a gold pin above.
Women and children at a waterfront, one woman in red dress waving, children holding signs with drawings and messages. military homecoming photography in San Diego
A sailor in uniform hugging two young girls in patriotic dresses with star prints, at a dock with ships in the background.
A couple, a man in a white military uniform and a woman in a red dress, standing and smiling at each other near a naval ship dock with an American flag. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A family walking hand-in-hand along a dock on a sunny day, with a naval ship in the background. The father is dressed in a white naval uniform, the mother in a red dress, and the two daughters in blue floral dresses with large blue bows.
A group of military personnel standing on a red carpet on an aircraft carrier, saluting. uss midway military retirement ceremony
Family walking hand-in-hand on an aircraft carrier at a naval museum, with aircraft and san diego skyline in background. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A man in a navy navy uniform with medals and a white hat stands beside a woman in a black floral dress and high heels, both smiling, outdoors in an urban setting with a modern glass building and boats in the background. uss midway military retirement
A military officer walking on a red carpet while saluting, surrounded by personnel in uniform saluting and saluting back at an outdoor event on the deck of a ship under a clear blue sky. uss midway military retirement ceremony
Military personnel standing at attention during a flag ceremony, with service members holding American and other flags, and a decorated officer saluting in the background. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A military officer and two young girls standing outdoors at a celebration, wearing leis, holding certificates and folders, with a body of water and boats in the background. uss midway military retirement ceremony
Military ceremony taking place on a ship's flight deck with an audience seated facing a speaker at a podium, and a large aircraft in the background. uss midway military retirement ceremony
Military personnel in beige uniforms and sunglasses giving a speech at a podium on the deck of a large aircraft carrier in a city harbor, with an audience of civilians and military members seated in front, various fighter jets parked nearby, and a ci
Group of US Navy personnel standing on an aircraft carrier deck with aircraft carrier ship in the background. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A family with two girls and an older woman wear leis and smile with a U.S. Navy officer in uniform at an aircraft carrier docked at a port, with city buildings in the background. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A couple dancing outdoors near a large military ship, with the man dressed in a Navy uniform and the woman in a green dress. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A boy in formal attire holding a folded American flag outdoors on a sunny day. uss midway military retirement ceremony
A female military officer in uniform salutes next to an American flag flying in the wind. uss midway military promotion ceremony
A woman in a white military uniform salutes with her right hand as she stands in front of a waving American flag. uss midway military promotion ceremony
Group of people, including military personnel and civilians, standing on an outdoor aircraft carrier deck with fighter jets in the background on a sunny day. uss midway military promotion ceremony
A young boy with red hair holding an American flag in his right hand while standing in front of a woman at an outdoor event with blurred people in the background. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
Military personnel in white uniforms stand on a ship's deck near an American flag, with a large number 12 and the word 'Omaha' visible on the side of the vessel. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
A woman crouching in the street, holding a young boy in front of her, both looking at the camera. The street is busy with people and docked ships in the background. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
A smiling man in a U.S. Navy uniform holding a bouquet of roses walks across a schoolyard or stadium with people in the background. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
A woman in a navy floral dress and white sneakers hugs a sailor in a white uniform and white cap, holding a bouquet of red roses, on a street with a large naval ship in the background. There is a young boy in a light blue shirt and gray shorts lookin
A couple kiss on a street in front of a large US aircraft carrier, with several people in the background. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
A sailor in uniform dancing with a woman in a blue floral dress on a street near a naval ship, both smiling and embracing each other. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
Family with a young boy, a sailor, and a woman, standing outdoors near a large naval ship on a cloudy day. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
A military ceremony where a woman salutes a man during the national anthem, with the man holding an American flag to his face.
A man in a U.S. Navy uniform with medals, a lei around his neck, and a hat with a Navy insignia, standing outdoors with city buildings in the background.
A submarine submerged in water with two tugboats on either side, and people standing on the submarine's deck, with a city skyline and seagulls flying overhead in the background. San Diego Military Homecoming Photograph
Family of five, including a man in a military uniform, posing in front of a military helicopter outdoors on a grassy area.
A smiling family of five hugging in front of a large military helicopter on display outdoors, with grassy area and trees in the background.
A man and woman in military flight suits smiling and embracing in front of a large military helicopter outdoors.
Woman in military jacket standing outdoors with arms crossed, in front of helicopter on display.
U.S. Navy officers in white uniforms standing in formation on an aircraft carrier deck, with a fighter jet in the background and a blue sky overhead. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A group of U.S. Navy sailors standing in formation outdoors, wearing white uniforms and hats, with a city skyline in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Group of sailors in white uniforms posing on the deck of a navy ship at an air and space museum with various aircraft and city skyscrapers in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A military helicopter parked outside an aircraft hangar with the words 'First and Finest' on the hangar door, under a partly cloudy sky. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A couple in formal military and civilian attire stand close together on a dock, smiling at each other, with a naval ship and fighter jet in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A man in a white military uniform with medals, surrounded by a woman and two boys wearing leis, at a celebration near a boat named USS Alexandria. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A military ceremony on a ship's deck with sailors in uniform holding flags, including the American flag, while a woman in civilian clothing watches. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A woman taking a selfie with a man in a Navy uniform and two children on a boat deck, with white chairs and flags in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Family walking hand-in-hand on aircraft carrier deck, with a naval officer in uniform and children dressed formally, city skyline in background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Black and white photo of a family hugging before a military officer in uniform with medals, on an urban street with tall buildings in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Two young girls with long hair and matching blue bows are standing by a metal railing near water, holding small American flags. They are wearing matching colorful dresses with pink, blue, and orange patterns. The scene appears overcast with cloudy sk
A young girl in a colorful dress holding a flower crown, running happily near a waterfront with a group of women and children behind her, likely during a celebration or festival. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A navy officer in uniform giving a hug to a woman holding roses, at a waterfront event with a submarine in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A man in a military uniform kneels to present flowers to two young girls holding roses in plastic wrap during a graduation or celebration ceremony. The girls wear colorful dresses with blue ribbons in their hair, and the man wears a white cap decorat
A man in a navy military uniform and a woman in casual clothes stand close together, smiling, in front of a navy submarine decorated with flowers, flags, and a sign reading 'USS Santa Fe'. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A man in naval uniform with two women and two girls, all smiling and holding roses, standing in front of a submarine. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Two Navy officers in dress uniforms standing in front of a submarine named USS Santa Fe, decorated with flowers and national flags, during a ceremony. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A woman and a man in military uniform embrace each other during a graduation ceremony, with the woman holding a single rose and the man wearing a garland and holding a sign. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A man in a navy navy uniform, wearing a white captain's hat and a red flower lei, and a woman in a white dress standing on a pier, holding a sign that says "welcome HOME hubby". They are smiling and surrounded by a crowd of people celebrating an arri
A black submarine decorated with red, yellow, and white flowers, docked at a harbor, with a city skyline in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A woman and a man in a navy uniform walking away with palm trees in the background Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A military officer in white uniform saluting during a ceremony, with other military personnel in uniform. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A group of four people, including a man in a naval uniform and three women in dresses, standing on a stage holding hands. Behind them are multiple American flags and a large banner. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A family of four, children and a woman, celebrating by a harbor with navy ships in the background, holding American flags and wearing patriotic accessories. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Three children standing by a harbor holding colorful handmade signs celebrating a panda and the U.S. Navy, with ships in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Hands forming a heart shape in front of a large navy ship in a harbor. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A couple, the woman in a dark dress and the man in a white navy uniform, are kissing on an aircraft carrier with children and other people in the background. The girl is holding a small American flag. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer Sa
Family celebrating on a military ship's deck, with children holding US flags and roses, a naval officer in uniform, and people in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Two women in naval uniforms exchanging hand salutes in front of a wood podium with a shield emblem reading 'U.S.S. MIDWAY' on a naval ship deck. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Family, including a woman, a man in a sailor uniform, and three children, walking hand in hand toward large military ships docked at a harbor on a sunny day. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Two women in white military uniforms standing on a deck near a flagpole with the U.S. flag, with a body of water and ships in the background, under a partly cloudy sky. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
U.S. Navy sailors standing and saluting during a ceremonial event with flags in the foreground. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A naval officer in white uniform speaking at a podium during a ceremony, with a battleship and signal flags in the background. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
A woman in a white military uniform salutes in front of a large military aircraft on a navy ship's deck. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego
Family standing on a float decorated with a sign that reads "USS ALEXANDRIA SSN-757" and a slogan "Twice as Strong," with a submarine in the background, celebrating a naval event or parade. Alisha Mowry Photography Military Photographer San Diego

  • "We hired Alisha for my husbands Promotion Ceremony off of a friends recommendation and we couldn’t be more happy. I didn’t have my phone out the entire time and I trusted her to capture all the wonderful and important moments and she did just that. If you are looking for someone for any occasion, Alisha is awesome!"

    —Cassie L.

  • "We are so fortunate Alisha was a part of our homecoming celebration. Thank you for capturing amazing and beautiful photographs ❤️⚓️❤️"

    — Sofia L.

  • "Alisha was very professional! Her communication was great from start to finish, arrived early on the event day, and delivered the photos early than expected. She was very experienced with taking photographs of military events and families. The photos came out great and high quality full resolution! Highly recommended!"

    —Raymond D.

  • "Alisha was no less than AMAZING!! We don’t live in San Diego and I was searching for a reputable photographer long distance for my SO’s USMC retirement ceremony/party. I stumbled upon Alisha thru Instagram, took a chance and I’m so happy we did! Her communication & pricing was on point. The photos are absolutely wonderful!! We REALLY appreciated her professionalism, delightful demeanor and patience (since things were a little chaotic on our end). She was kind, encouraging and someone I wouldn’t hesitate to use again!! ❤️"

    — Jeanna R.

  • "Alisha took photos for our family’s military event and did a fantastic job. She has an eye for detail and also can put a creative spin on an otherwise routine event. She also turned around edited preview photos incredibly quickly! Update: Alisha also did headshots for my professional pages, and I’m incredibly pleased with them! ❤️"

    — Anna L.

  • "Alisha worked a Naval Change of Command ceremony for us on the USS MIDWAY. She was communicative, attentive, and so friendly; an absolute professional through and through. The pictures she produced are top-notch, and we’ll be able to cherish these memories forever. Highly recommended for any function/event — if you need a photographer, choose Alisha!!!"

    — Bobby B.

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