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The steeple of the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer in Arlington Virginia can be seen rising up through the foliage. This chapel also houses an incredible organ. The Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer, Virginia, is the ceremonial chapel for Arlington National Cemetery. It is used for over 600 funerals and memorial services per year-an astounding number compared to most civilian churches. Most world religions have used the chapel, and nearly every U.S. President has attended services in the Old Post Chapel. Nationally prominent clergy such as Evangelist Billy Graham, Lutheran Hour preacher Oswald Hoffman, and Roman Catholic Cardinals Spellman, Cooke and John O’Connor have presided and preached in the chapel. In addition to funerals, the chapel is used for over 300 weddings and special services annually. In addition to being one of the most used instruments in the country, the organ in the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel is of significant historical value. It was originally installed by the M. P. Möller Company in 1935. Allen Organ Company, in conjunction with Lewis and Hitchcock, Inc. Pipe Organ Company of Maryland, recently completed the restoration and updating of this historic instrument in recent years and the new organ honors service members and veterans in memorial services every week.

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Qualities To Look for in a Professional Funeral Photographer

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It’s common for funeral services to be photographed as a way to commemorate loved ones, but there are certain qualities to look for in a professional funeral photographer. Ensuring you have professionals that show sensitivity and empathy to those in mourning is as crucial as the skill and equipment needed for good photography. Let us recommend some of the qualities you should look for.

Shows Empathy

We are of the opinion that there is no skill more important for funeral photographers than that of empathy. Funerals are rife with emotions and mourning family members, so knowing how to be sensitive to that is key to successfully capturing the event without being disruptive or insensitive. You do not want a photographer that will be getting up close, but rather, one that endeavors to become nearly invisible during the service so as not to intrude or exacerbate the grief of attendees. A good photographer will also endeavor to introduce themselves to attendees before bringing their equipment in to make them more comfortable and understanding.

Effectively Communicates

Similarly, while a good funeral photographer will do their best to stay out of sight and out of mind, one of the best qualities to look for in a professional funeral photographer is the ability to effectively communicate with you or the coordinator. The photographer does not want to be presumptuous and accidentally offend, so having an open line of communication between you and the photographer will help them coordinate and adapt much easier. Furthermore, when communicating with the photographer, clearly establish your expectations and what is off-limits so that the photographer can respect your wishes.

Works Without Flash

There is nothing more rude or intrusive than a funeral photographer that uses flash photography. Though it lasts for less than a second, it draws an incredible amount of attention and can be upsetting to someone having a very personal and vulnerable moment. If the location and circumstances absolutely require flash photography, the photographer should anticipate this and forewarn attendees beforehand.

If you’re looking for photographers for your memorial service, please contact us. These values are of the utmost importance to Arlington national cemetery photographers, and we want to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible.

The Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment executes Joint and Army ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and Nation to maintain the traditions of the US Army, showcase the Army to our nation’s citizens and the world, and to defend the dignity and honor of our fallen comrades. On order, they deploy by air or land to pre-designated stateside locations in support of Joint Task Force Ceremony Forward to conduct Active Congressional and State Funeral operations. They also execute fixed site security in support of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Force Protection Condition Delta contingency operations. We are honored to capture the Honor Guard in their operations and missions at Arlington National Cemetery every day.

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The Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment executes Joint and Army ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and Nation to maintain the traditions of the US Army, showcase the Army to our nation’s citizens and the world, and to defend the dignity and honor of our fallen comrades. On order, they deploy by air or land to pre-designated stateside locations in support of Joint Task Force Ceremony Forward to conduct Active Congressional and State Funeral operations. They also execute fixed site security in support of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Force Protection Condition Delta contingency operations. We are honored to capture the Honor Guard in their operations and missions at Arlington National Cemetery every day.

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