I consider it one of the most important things I can ever do . . . capturing a glimpse of the soul, the human connection, love as we know it.

I am blessed to know a wonderful woman who is a mother to five children. Two of her sweet children were born with a severe form of dwarfism. Their tiny bodies do not grow by any measurable standard. They remain in an infant-like state, even though they are 2 and almost 6 years old. I was amazed to witness how mother and children communicate through touch as the children are not mobile and do not speak words. Older siblings have learned to help care for these little angels with such tenderness. I know these children have a great purpose on this earth, and I was blessed to be in the presence of two sweet angels.

A day before this shoot, I was reading another photographer’s blog. She started a non-profit organization of photographers around the country who offer free sessions & proofs for parents of preemies or severely ill children. I was so inspired, I immediately signed up to be in the list of “on-call photographers.” I feel that there truly is a reason why I photograph people-and each day I am reminded why.

{E. celebrating his second birthday. A smile to melt a thousand hearts!}

{Sweet M.- she basks in the light of her mother’s love.}

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