Austen Hunter Photography

06/10/2026

Recent work with Kacie. We did this US Marine portrait photoshoot on the West Coast during my travel last month. There’s a full behind-the-scenes breakdown on my YouTube Channel if you’d like to see how I got the shot!

06/08/2026

It started with a DM. Ended on a Marine base 2,000 miles away.

That's one of two stories in this month's newsletter — the other is a Navy career promotion, right here in Pensacola.

Two coasts. Two uniforms. One job.

Full read linked in the first comment.

06/06/2026

Behind the scenes off-camera flash breakdown of a US Marine portrait. Captured while on a work trip! Questions? DM me.

06/05/2026

My name is Austen Hunter. I am a military portrait photographer and educator. Follow me to learn more about portrait photography!

05/25/2026

All gave some. Some gave all.

Today we remember the fallen. Those who answered the call and did not come home. We honor their courage and their sacrifice. To those who are not with us: thank you. We remember.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." — John 15:13

05/20/2026

Memorial Day weekend is for remembrance.

A military portrait is one of the few records that holds onto what the paperwork never captures — the standard you held yourself to, the pride that doesn't fit in a citation, the version of you your family deserves to remember. This is why I do this work.

Read the full post: https://www.austenhunter.com/post/why-military-portraits-matter-a-tradition-of-service-and-pride

Learn about the origins of Military Portraiture and why it matters today.

05/11/2026

Some Army portraits are quick. This one wasn't.

Justin came in for his official US Army portrait knowing exactly what he wanted on the wall. Here's how that session came together — and why a deliberate Army portrait outlives the official record.

Read the full post: https://www.austenhunter.com/post/official-us-army-portrait-photography

Capture your military service's pride with Austen Hunter Photography. Discover Justin's memorable portrait session.

05/11/2026

If you had the opportunity to photograph a US Marine, would you take it?

Recent work with Kacie, USMC Police Officer I captured while visiting Camp Pendleton, CA. Shot this with my travel setup, a compact Godox AD300 and 20" Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic softbox. We had so much fun on this USMC portrait photoshoot, and there'll be more to come from this set!

05/04/2026

Studio or outdoor military portrait?

One is built for compliance. The other is built for legacy. Both have a purpose, and which one is right for you depends on what the portrait is actually for.

Read the full post: https://www.austenhunter.com/post/studio-vs-outdoor-military-portraits

Studio or outdoor military portrait? A Pensacola photographer breaks down which setting is right for your service and your goals.