There’s a bit of a story behind this next session. A few weeks ago I was having a very bad day. Anything and everything that could go wrong went wrong. After an exhausting morning I finally got the kids down for a nap and I sat down to do my daily email, phone, website and blog check. At this point, I was literally in tears recapping the morning I had just had and really wasn’t in the mood to face the work that was calling my name but I forced myself to get to it. I checked my blog first for any pending comments that needed approval and I only had one that day but it’s one that I will always remember:
Kim, I am going to unlurk myself and tell you that I have followed your photography blog and website for some time now. I found you through a google search I did one day. Your work is just beautiful!! I have yet to find another photographer that I like better. Your style is simply flawless. Imagine my excitement when I learned that you are in Toledo, OH and I live just an hour from there. So someday, when I have enough money saved up, I want to book a session with you for my husband, my daughter, and myself. Blessings to you!
Not only was it a truly sweet and endearing comment but it was from a complete stranger. It was a comment that was totally unsolicited. This person had never met me but she took the time out of her day to leave such a thoughtful response to my blog. It truly amazed me and it made me smile. It couldn’t have come at a better time as my awful morning was suddenly a thing of the past.
My curiosity got the best of me and I just had to find out more about this person. I followed a link from her comment and found her blog. I’d like to share it with you: http://caymancindy.blogspot.com/
This blog is full of stories and information about a precious baby girl who has had a rough start to such a miraculous life. Sweet Cayman and her family have been through more in the last year and a half than most people have been through in a lifetime. If you read her blog, you will see just what a miracle this little girl is. It was a very eye opening moment for me. Here I am sitting at my desk with a “woe is me” attitude recapping the bad morning I had when this family is just thankful for every single day, good or bad. Perspective.
I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I just knew there was a reason why I was contacted that particular day. I was being reminded of the gift I have to give. I contacted this family and invited them out for a photo session and I was honored that they accepted my offer. They were such an amazing family and Cayman is a true beauty. She just lit up the room with her intense spirit. Her smile melted my heart.
I am so happy to be able to share these images with you. Cayman is another reminder of how sweet and precious life is. She’s a true miracle!
This is probably one of my favorite family portraits!
Cayman recently learned how to sit unsupported. She’s a pro now!
Mom and Dad are HUGE Buckeye fans. They even taught Cayman how to give the touchdown signal!
A huge thank you to this family for granting me this opportunity!
What a sweet little girl! God is Good!
What a beautiful little girl and family! <3
These are absolutely gorgeous! Such a beautiful family!
These are fantastic! What a touching story, and a beautiful family.
What a wonderful story and beautiful photos of an inspiring family. Perspective!
I love these. She shines.
This is such a heartwarming story! Such a beautiful family (inside and out) and I love the tenderness you have captured! Thank you for the reminder of how precious every moment is!
OMG I love these! I love this story too. What a beautiful family. What an amazing gift you are able to give them Kim. I know they will cherish these.
What a beautiful little girl & miracle from God! I just got chills…what an amazing thing you have done in capturing this family!
I absolutely LOVE these. Their family is beautiful and it’s a gift to be able to capture the spirit, love, and optimism that this family embodies. Well done!
Beautiful, Kim! What a pretty princess and a sweet family!
Wow, what a touching story and a gorgeous family. Brought tears to my eyes. The photos are just wonderful (like all photos from you), and I am sure they’ll love them.
This whole session is filled with love- from start to finish. She is such a special, beautiful little girls- what an awesome gift.
What a beautiful family and story!! These are wonderful captures that I’m sure the family will love:)
As a mother of a special needs child (Kali) I am moved to tears at these beautiful pictures. you caught beautiful images. Wonderful.
What a wonderful story Kim, they are such a beautiful family and you really captured the love between them and Cayman’s little personality. I just love these!
What and incredible little girl! She is just perfect in every way and God brought her mom to you for a reason. You captured her true spirit flawlessly! My personal favorite is oh wait! I love them all! I can’t even choose! GREAT JOB!
What a precious little girl and beautiful family. Your work is flawless as usual. What an incredible gift!
What a wonderful story and a beautiful little girl! Mommies helping mommies- I love it!
Kim you did a fantastic job on these! What a special little girl and what a wonderful inspiration they are,I know these will be treasured for many years to come!
These are just beautiful. She is gorgeous!! I loooove the last one! That is about the cutest thing ever!
Gorgeous! What a beautiful family <3 Go Bucks!! OH-
What a sweet family! Gorgeous pictures!
These are so precious–I had tears in my eyes viewing these beautiful photos. What an inspiration this family is; truly, life is about perspective. They will cherish these photos. You did an amazing job.
What a beautiful family! I LOVE the 4th one with the cute little pony tail curling on the top of her head. you can just see the love this family shares!
She is beautiful, what a wonderful story. Thanks for being so inspiring!
Oh Kim, I am struggling to find the words. To say these pictures are gorgeous would be an under statement. Is there anyone else on this Earth with more talent in photography than you? I’ve always thought that since the first day, many months ago when I found your blog. And after seeing my little Cayman there, captured in such perfection and beauty, I find myself again, completely amazed by your talent. I cannot wait to get these pictures printed and up on my living room walls. I have already begun to imagine them there. Thank you so much! I feel so blessed to have your touch of art to adorn my loving home.
These are just beautiful. What a beautiful little girl and a beautiful family. You captured her perfectly. I have goosebumps. These photos made my day.
These pictures of Cayman are beautiful!! I love them. Cayman is a special girl to our family (our son shares the same dignosis as Cayman) and so are her parents! Thank you for putting these on your blog. They are beautiful!
Kim, These are just gorgeous and I know the family will be absolutely thrilled with them. What a miracle little Cayman is and what a special gift that you were able to capture just a small part of her and her family in photos.
Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments! Kristen, you and your family are just too sweet for words. It was such a pleasure to work with you!
I also am an “online friend” to this family. Your photography is stunning and you have captured perfectly their great love for each other!
These are beautiful! What a great family. You did an awesome job!
I LOVE this family!! I’ve followed their blog since before Cayman was born – love love love them!! These pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!! I wish you were closer so we could do our family portraits with you! Great work capturing such a beautiful family!!!
Fantastic! I was dying to see these photos…specifically the tutu one
Thank you for this amazing gift to them. You have managed to capture in photos what the rest of us see.
Such a beautiful girl…amazing photos! And such a touching story!
What a beautiful family. I couldn’t pick a favorite, I adore each photo Kim. I also want to say that I agree with everything mom said about your work. Your style is flawless. Just beautiful!
Don’t you just love those “moments” when you’re having a rough day and someone sweet just comes along and turns it right around!?!? What a CUTE little girl and I love your photos!! Her personality shines through in these for sure, she has some lucky parents;)