CELEBRATING ADOPTION

Last year in July of 2007, my best friend Joy and her husband Hans, adopted a beautiful girl from Thailand. I traveled the world with Joy in 2001, making stops in the Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, and Thailand. During our travels Joy and I were struck by the horrible and frightening abuse that children experienced, and they have no voice to change it. Joy has always had a heart for children, but after having her own child (a sweet little boy, River) in 2003, her burden for children grew. She wanted to give them a voice, love, and a home. However, Joy was slowly but surely realizing that she couldn't save them all....but she and her family could make a difference with one.
They made the bold and beautiful decision to adopt from Thailand and expand their family from 3 to 4. And now they are complete.

I have been so inspired by their story and others who have given childen without a home...a place to call home! I wanted to give my talents and time to those who are giving their time and love to children around the world, so I have joined a group of wonderful photographers to give the gift of great portraits of newly adopted children.

Here is a little snipit from the Celebrating Adoption website:

"Celebrating Adoption is an organization of photographers dedicated to promoting adoption. Our participating photographers are very different: some shoot with natural light while others use studio light; some prefer posing the subject while others prefer the spontaneity of lifestyle photography; but we all have one thing in common, the desire to celebrate your adoption with you!"

My first opportunity to photograph a little boy who was adopted from San Diego came this last week. His name is Bryce and is a beautiful, fun loving little boy.

A little about his story...
"Bryce was like a gift from heaven from the start. We were chosen to be his parents only 6 days after being approved to adopt...and have felt lucky ever since. Bryce joined our family from the San Diego county foster system at 2 months old. And we finalized the adoption when he was almost two. He is the light of our world, so happy and loving!"
Eris Wilson

I hope you enjoy these photos...and be watching out for photos of Joy's family in the very near future! And to those of you who are adopting or thinking about adopting, please give me a call to schedule a session with me. I would love to capture your new family member! :)