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Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego Military Homecoming Photographer San Diego's Military Event & Fine Art Portrait Photographer. Bereavement, Maternity, Birth, Newborn & more. Sharing your legacies that matter.

Portraiture and Event coverage by Morgan Liberatore
Let's work together! Services:
Military
Homecomings
Retirement Ceremony
Change of Command Ceremony
Promotion & Award Ceremonies
Studio Posed Flag Portraits
Family
Couples
Family
Birth
Newborn
Maternity
Toddlers
Milestones
Events
Weddings
Court House Wedding
Elopements
and more!

20/06/2025

“This just happens.” is something stillbirth parents hear pretty often from their providers.

"This just happens" is not an explanation for why a baby dies.

When a parent asks why their baby died, they deserve more than a shrug. More than vague language. More than a pat on the shoulder and silence.⁣

🖤 They deserve answers.
🖤 They deserve honesty.
🖤 They deserve providers willing to say, “We don’t always know but we’ll help you understand everything we do know.”⁣

There is a reason, but sometimes we don’t (or can’t) know what it is.

That distinction matters.

❤️A baby doesn’t die for no reason.
❤️But sometimes, even with every test available, we’re left with no clear explanation, so the death is labeled “unexplained” but that doesn’t mean it was random, meaningless, or that there wasn’t a reason.

It just means:
🧪 Medicine hasn’t found it yet.
🔍 Or, we didn’t have the tools, timing, or evidence to see it.

Other times we do know.

Sometimes it’s preventable.
Sometimes there were red flags.
Sometimes someone didn’t listen.

And when we brush it off as a mystery, when we avoid the hard conversations, we rob families of closure, accountability, and healing.⁣

Every loss matters. Every baby matters. Every parent deserves the truth even when it’s hard.⁣

Saying “the reason is unknown” instead of “there is no reason” honors the reality and complexity of stillbirth.

-Love,
Flor Cruz
Badassmotherbirther

📚 For New Marine Moms – Some Book Recs  💙Hi everyone! I’m a veteran, photographer, and mom based in San Diego. There’s a...
17/06/2025

📚 For New Marine Moms – Some Book Recs 💙
Hi everyone! I’m a veteran, photographer, and mom based in San Diego. There’s a lot to process emotionally, and sometimes, reading someone else’s words can be exactly what we need.
I put together a list of top-rated, heartfelt books just for new Marine moms—including:
✅ Be Safe, Love Mom by Elaine Brye
✅ Rise Up Military Moms – a 6-month journal
✅ Parris Island Planner – full of tips for surviving Boot Camp
✅ Semper Parents – practical, comforting advice from a Marine mom
If you’re looking for something encouraging to read, or even just want to feel a little less alone, I hope these help you as much as they helped others. 💌 Do YOU have any recommendations?

Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego Military Homecoming Photographer

Good Reads for New Military MoMs (Mom of a Marine) | 2025 As a San Diego-based veteran, military photographer, and mother myself, I know firsthand the pride and emotional weight that comes with watching your child become a United States Marine. Whether you're preparing for that first letter f

14/06/2025
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✨ Small Ask from a Small Business Owner ✨I’ve been using Jotform for YEARS to keep my photography business organized—fro...
05/06/2025

✨ Small Ask from a Small Business Owner ✨

I’ve been using Jotform for YEARS to keep my photography business organized—from session questionnaires to contracts and everything in between. It’s been such a game-changer (and free the entire time 🥹).

Right now, they’re offering me more free forms if a few people sign up and verify their email using my referral link. If you’ve ever thought about organizing your own forms (for business, homeschool, volunteer work, or just life!), I’d love it if you used my link 💛

🔗 https://www.jotform.com/?referral=vquGPV1hmP

No purchases, no subscriptions—just a simple way to support me with something I genuinely love and use daily.

Thank you so much for helping me continue doing what I love: serving families through photography, with a little less chaos behind the scenes. 📸✨

Oh and if you need help setting yours up, I would love to help!

Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego Military Homecoming Photographer
by Morgan Liberatore

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Classic Americana Style for Summer Graduation at MCRD San Diego Hi everyone,As a Veteran and professional photographer h...
03/06/2025

Classic Americana Style for Summer Graduation at MCRD San Diego

Hi everyone,
As a Veteran and professional photographer here in San Diego, I know just how meaningful—and overwhelming—graduation day can feel. From the early morning rush to the proud moment you spot your Marine, every detail matters, including what your family wears.
I just published another new free outfit guide on my blog designed specifically for summer boot camp graduations at MCRD San Diego. This one is themed in Classic Americana: featuring timeless BOLD red, white, and blue styles for women, men, and kids that coordinate beautifully with the USMC Dress Blue Delta uniform.
🧢👗 It includes breathable, photo-friendly pieces (with Amazon links!) to help make planning easier, especially for traveling families.
🔗 Read the full guide here:
www.morningowlfineart.com/clothing-guides-for-military-photos/marine-dress-d-classic-americana-Style

If you have ideas for other uniforms or color palettes, let me know—I’d love to create more, or ones specific to your family's needs, all as a gift to you.

Feel free to DM my page or email me with any questions!

Warmly,
Morgan Liberatore
Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego Military Homecoming Photographer

Americana Style - USMC Dress Blue Delta – Summer Graduation Worn by enlisted Marines at summer graduations at MCRD San Diego, this uniform pairs perfectly with timeless Americana colors. Our guide features bold reds, navy blues, and crisp whites to complement the iconic short-sleeve khaki top and

🕊 New Blog Post: Honoring Giovanni & Helping Others Through Neonatal Immersion Photography 🕊In 2017, I delivered my son,...
30/05/2025

🕊 New Blog Post: Honoring Giovanni & Helping Others Through Neonatal Immersion Photography 🕊

In 2017, I delivered my son, Giovanni Augustus, after a missed miscarriage at around 11 weeks of gestation, but my body didn't know... and I didn’t know what to do... I just knew I didn’t want to forget him.

I gently placed him in water and took photos. I didn’t know it at the time, but what I was doing has a name: Neonatal Immersion Photography — a technique that softens and preserves the baby’s features in a womb-like setting for remembrance.

This week, I published the most personal blog I’ve ever written. It includes:
✨ My step-by-step experience at home
📸 Comparison photos and lighting notes
📚 Peer-reviewed studies
🫧 A gentle guide for families, doulas, and nurses
🤍 Resources for anyone walking through infant loss

This isn’t just a post. It’s for the parents who feel lost. For the moms who don’t want to forget. For nurses seeking better ways to help. For anyone who has had to say goodbye too soon.

👉 Read it here: https://www.morningowlfineart.com/blog-San-Diego-Photographer/neonatal-immersion-photography-resources

🫶 And please share if you know someone this might help.

Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego Military Homecoming Photographer
by Morgan Liberatore

Explore how water immersion photography creates gentle, womb-like portraits for families facing miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss. This resource-rich blog includes step-by-step guidance using saline solution, personal experience, peer-reviewed articles, and national bereavement photography p

One of my new favorite photos taken yesterday. AZC Jay has faithfully served in the Navy and I am blessed to have been a...
02/12/2023

One of my new favorite photos taken yesterday. AZC Jay has faithfully served in the Navy and I am blessed to have been able to capture some studio images and her retirement ceremony.

I am so excited to have my studio space up and running again! Our house flood took a toll on us for an entire year.... G...
28/11/2023

I am so excited to have my studio space up and running again! Our house flood took a toll on us for an entire year.... Going through damaged storage items was painful. I am so grateful to get to be doing this again. You'll see this Chief again pretty soon! For her retirement. We shot this for legacy purposes and to have an updated photo on her retirement program.

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It’s the holidays and many service members are away from home! Crown Royal has this AMAZING PROGRAM! I've used it for my...
20/11/2023

It’s the holidays and many service members are away from home!

Crown Royal has this AMAZING PROGRAM! I've used it for my spouse while he was deployed.

Y’all, this is completely FREE to do and literally takes five seconds!

Care packages mean so much to our military all through the year, but especially over the holidays.

Click this link ➡️ pack.crownroyal.com

And then SHARE!

Crown Royal Gift That Keeps On Giving

10/11/2023

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