This sweet family means the world to me. I have been lucky to get to be photographing their love since our TEENAGER was born. I can't believe he is already so grown up. Trust me when I say it goes so fast...
We always talked about this magical family property that they have in Washington when we met in Germany all those years ago. Now we get to photograph their family growing up there!!! Talk about dreams coming true. Such a special family in such a special place.
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I have had a love for the Duchenne community since I first met Brendan and his mom Colleen almost a decade ago. If you have followed along in our previous posts you know that she is a warrior in the fight to end Duchenne and can be found in D.C. and in the community raising awareness. She is a true inspiration to me.
What is Duchenne? Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common muscular dystrophy in children. It is a progressive disorder that causes muscles to become weaker over time until it affects the whole body. Duchenne is not contagious. About one out of every 5,000 boys has Duchenne, and about 20,000 babies worldwide are born with it each year. Duchenne mostly affects boys and reaches across all races and cultures.
This year the Parent Project Muscular Duchenne conference was held in Orlando and I was asked to photograph their event. Loving this community is so easy what I didn't know was what I would get back.
I walked in on the first day and you could feel the love immediately. Over a THOUSAND families were there with their loved ones. Getting to connect and interact with these families was the true gift. Sharing stories and hugs and my heart was full beyond what I knew was possible. Watching the families support one another time and time again and I was in awe. From newly diagnosed to veterans the compassion and care for one another was so heartfelt.
But my favorite were the boys!!! Popping into these rooms of teenage boys supporting each other, playing games, and goofing off and they stole my heart.
When I think about the gifts that I have received getting to photograph this life, it is the invitation into incredible communities and families that will always be at the heart of my why. The PPMD community was inspirational and one that I will always champion for they are making an incredible difference in so many lives.
Back to YOU!
Yes you TWO.
I love my time with just the two of you.
We always try to make a little time to get back to the heart of your family. It is so important to also capture your love over the years. Celebrating our journey as a couple as we go together through all of the milestones of our family. Moving through life with babies all the way to teenagers is quite a ride. One that the two of you will remember TOGETHER forever.
So let's make time for you and celebrate all that you have survived together! Yes, survived, it truly is a wild ride!
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Love, love, love watching these little ones grow. When I first met mom she was pregnant with R and now she is looking into middle school for his big brother B. We have had some really sweet memories together over the years.
I had quite the giggle at our session this year when I learned that some of my funny antics (insert silly potty humor) to make these boys smile over the years has officially stood the test of time and they still quote me! Uh oh!!!
There is one sweet thing that has also never changed, the love of these two boys. They have such a special connection.
I love, love, love this sweet family and capturing their love year after year.
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