Jeff Cagle
i am a freelance documentary and editorial photographer living in the chicago suburbs.
my portfolio is at jeffcagle.com.
get in touch: jeffrey [dot] cagle [at] gmail
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Rachel and I happened across a Welcome Home gathering for a local soldier yesterday as we were heading out for the afternoon. There were easily 100 people lining the street leading to this soldier’s home, waving flags and holding signs. I wanted to make a picture of all the flags and people, and be there to see his reaction when he got out of the car, but I could see his police and firetruck escort coming up the road as we were first passing. Living only a few blocks away, I raced home and grabbed my cameras. We missed the arrival and the money shots with the most emotion, but still stopped to observe for a few minutes and I snapped a few photos.
It was an awesome and inspiring sight to see how many people took time out of their Saturday to stand along the side of the road on a blustery, chilly day to welcome home a son, friend, neighbor or perfect stranger.
I think it’s time to start bringing my camera with me everywhere again.
