As a photographer I have the opportunity to be a part of some pretty amazing events and form relationships with wonderful people. People that let me into their lives to document their wedding or growing family. They let me tell a piece a of their story through my camera lens. For all of that I am so grateful.
Recently I had the opportunity to be part of an event that I will not soon forget. Some sweet friends of mine have been going through the adoption process and after mounds of paperwork and everything else required to be approved as an adoptive family they received a call that there was a little boy needing a family. They waited with much joy and anticipation for the day to arrive for them to finally meet their son. Several weeks ago, knowing that they could receive a call any day, I told them that I would love to photograph any part of the process they wanted me to–whether that be the actual exchange of getting their precious baby or something afterward.
After they found out they were getting their sweet baby boy they asked me to come along with them to the adoption agency and photograph the actual exchange of them receiving him. I was thrilled and totally humbled to be able to document such a sweet event. So, I went with them and photographed their anticipation, abundant joy and contentment as they welcomed their son into their family.
There are tears in my eyes as I type this, because nothing that I have ever photographed has touched my soul as this did. What a privilege to witness this baby boy being welcomed into his new family. I am reminded of God’s great love for me and his grace to bring me into his family through Jesus.
I hope these images touch your soul as they have mine. (Just an FYI, the slideshow has music)
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