Saluting Etiquette

[Lainey Belle{★}]

I don't think this discussion has taken place before, but it needs to be done. When still photographs are taken of a flag salute, it should be done properly to show honor and respect to our soldiers. When you salute, it should be with your right arm. Your arm should be horizontal to the ground and your wrist/ hand should be absolutely straight. The right index finger should be touching the eyebrow.
Now, at an event where the flag is passing you, unless you are a serviceman or woman in or out of uniform, you do not salute the flag. When you are purely a civilian, you place your right hand over your heart.
This way when you are trying to show respect and love for your country, you don't unintentionally disrespect it. :)

[Lainey Belle{★}]

This is the attachment above:

[Vintage Suits by Mary]

Thanks, Lainey!

[Lainey Belle{★}]

You are welcome! I'm glad someone else realizes how important it is. Pinup and our military have a rich history together.


Vintage Suits by Mary said:

Thanks, Lainey!

[Roxie Roulette {★}]

This needed to be said, but, obviously, only applies to pieces of artwork involving the American flag.

Anyone needing Union Jack advice, email me for instructions as I was RAF

[Amy Oh!]

Good to know, thanks

[Didi De La Rosa]

thankyou SO much for posting this. i see so many awesome patriotic photos ruined due to an impropper salute.

[Sarah Michelle Jones]

As a woman of the military myself may I add something else?
As shown in the picture Lainey posted you tilt your hand down slightly on the outside as well.

I'm really glad someone posted this too!

[Edson Carlos]

This is another great bit of info we should add to a custom page here on PL, or thread on American Military Pinup Photography...

Thank you!

[0utlaw Heart]

Love this! thanks for posting it!

[Kim Coquette]

I asked my parents (My father a former Navy SEAL and my mother a former Coreman) to teach me to salute properly before I did a military themed photoshoot. I just see it as respectful to do it correctly in photos, because one can still look cute doing it right.

[Lainey Belle{★}]

That's right! Thank you Sarah And I'm glad you agree Edson. Oh, and Kim, exactly!

[Honey B Hooligan {Madam}]

if you want to nit-pick about it, civilians are not to salute the flag in any way other than putting their hands over their hearts, unless of course they're veterans. I've seen this time and time again, and honestly, it doesn't offend me when civilians salute, even improperly. However, when a serviceman INCORRECTLY salutes the flag? that's a different story....

Look at these Ass Hats:

Shameful. Those are DECORATED servicemen. SHAME!


Even Better, look at these FINE examples of active duty military women!

Classy ladies.....classy....

I'm all for ladies saluting in whatever way makes them feel patriotic in their photos, as long as the flag is used respectfully. My kids routinely salute gate guards, flags, random men and women in uniform...and no one has been offended (quite the opposite)