1/21/2017 0 Comments Baby W.Every once in a while you will come across a family that is just absolutely beautiful. Baby W. and his Mommy and Daddy were an absolute pleasure to have in the studio today. He had eyes that just made you melt. He amazed me with how he was able to hold up his head and just his cute little personality made him a joy to have in front of my camera. His beautiful blue eyes just popped in every photo.
You learn a lot about people as well when you work with so many different clients. His parents, I learned, are both military. I have compassion and respect for those that are military because my husband spent 17 years in. I enjoyed listening to them tell me how they both enlisted a short time apart. Being married to someone who was active duty for so long, I respect those that show the bravery and sacrifice for our country. (Thank you both!) Working with the D. family, we spent much time conversing and talking about different things. I enjoy being able to learn about my clients and what their interests are. It is incredibly touching when you connect with the families in front of your camera on such a level. I am very blessed to have been able to meet this little family and I hope to see more of them in the future so that I may be able to capture more of Baby W. as he grows and his parents. "Your first breath too ours away" - Anonymous
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1/18/2017 0 Comments Photographing Kadence...Hi everyone! Meet Kadence! She is a bright, beautiful, happy little girl. She just celebrated her 5th birthday. She loves to watch Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol and many other children's shows on her IPad. She is full of personality and when she walks into a room her smile makes you feel nothing but pure joy! I love working with Kadence. Her sessions over the years have gradually gotten better. She has a hard time with eye contact and she is easily distracted.
These are not negative traits I am pointing out about a 5 year I have worked with over the years. I am telling you the challenges that this beautiful little girl faces on a daily basis. Kadence is autistic. She isn't just autistic, she is also beautiful, smart, funny and the sweetest little girl you will ever meet. Kadence doesn't just battle with autism but she is also epileptic. Kadence and my daughter were both diagnosed with the same seizure disorder within days of each other. While my daughters seizures differ from Kadences, my daughters are under control. However, this is a daily battle for Kadence. None the less she doesn't let that stop her. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate, and interact with others. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and early diagnosis/intervention and access to appropriate services/supports lead to significantly improved outcomes. Some of the behaviors associated with autism include delayed learning of language; difficulty making eye contact or holding a conversation; difficulty with executive functioning, which relates to reasoning and planning; narrow, intense interests; poor motor skills’ and sensory sensitivities. About 1 percent of the world population has autism spectrum disorder. Prevalence in the United States is estimated at 1 in 68 births. More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder.
Children with autism look just like your children that do not have autism. Autism isn't something you notice from afar. It isn't something visible unless the child is having a meltdown. A lot of times I see people stare when a child is screaming or yelling and the parent is trying to sooth or console the child instead of punishing them. Then the parent is judged or told how to parent their child with out any prior knowledge of the child's medical history. Knowing Kadence and people who know her I have heard these comments... "She just needs a good old fashioned spanking" "They let her get away with way too much" "Why cant she talk?" "That's whats wrong with her is that IPad." No all of those statements are wrong and if you judge other parents, you are wrong. Especially if the child in which you're making the comments about are special needs children. The next time you see a child upset in Walmart and she is visibly shaken, the store is loud and you can see the child in distress. Offer a hand, not a tip on parenting. Be kind to one another. Love each other. "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." LUKE 6:37 |
Dee F.With over 8 years of Photography experience, Dee treats every client as if they are family. She strives to make every client feel special during their session time together Archives
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