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As recently as 1983, the average life expectancy of people with Down syndrome was 25 years. Today, that number has increased to approximately 60 years, which can be largely attributed to the end of the cruel practice of institutionalizing babies born with this condition. To say that people with Down syndrome have gone through a
Flowers are the embodiment of life and beauty. Its wide array of colors, variety of shapes and sizes, and unique scents make it a fascinating subject for photography. And it does not take a genius to appreciate its charm. Take a look at this picturesque aerial view of a Lavender field that perfectly shows the
Photographer Ashley Sargent recently received an unusual request for a newborn photoshoot – one that involved capturing snapshots of a “rainbow baby”. For those of you who are not familiar, a rainbow baby is “a name coined for a healthy baby born after losing a baby due to miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death.”
Belinda Sol is a photographer who helps new moms celebrate the joys of having a child. So when her client, Mona, called her requesting a photoshoot, she thought that it would be like her other regular sessions. But when she returned Mona’s call, it turned out that she had other plans in mind. The photoshoot wasn’t
This pygmy hedgehog has been bitten by the travel bug. Meet Azuki. You may not know him, but this Japanese pygmy hedgehog is Insta-famous – boasting of 404,000 followers on the popular social media platform. Azuki can be described as a laid back and happy-go-lucky fellow. His Instagram pictures give us a clue into the
Parrotlet birds are the smallest in the parrot family, but don’t be deceived – these winged creatures may be small in size, but they are definitely big in personality. Those who own Parrotlet birds say that they often exhibit feisty and assertive behaviors, which seem quite unfit given their little bodies. Before adopting one, it
This couple’s 60th wedding anniversary was commemorated through a special photo shoot courtesy of their very own granddaughter. Wedding anniversaries are celebrated in a variety of ways. Other couples host a party at home or plan a date night, while some book a vacation out of town. But no matter how it is remembered, one
A Marine just did a merman photo shoot that we never knew we needed. With his muscular body, tattoos, and sharp hair cut, you would think that Marine Beau Shepherd is one serious man. But he proved us all wrong with a recent photo shoot that he did. Posing in a merman outfit to cheer
A Canadian photographer who captured a perfect image of a bald eagle gliding above the water feels “overwhelmed” with all the attention it was getting worldwide. Steve Biro snapped a photo of the bald eagle named Bruce during his recent visit at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. As it swooped towards him over a pond, Steve
22-year-old Haley Jones is finally moving out of her parents’ house, and her folks couldn’t be any happier! Couples usually celebrate milestones such as wedding anniversaries, the birth of a new child, or their kids’ graduations. But this husband and wife from Mississippi are quite unique – instead of feeling a little separation anxiety, this
This photoshoot became an annual tradition, which helps remind these three cancer free kids of all that they’ve gone through. The photographer hopes that the photographs also serve as an inspiration to other children who are going through the same ordeal. Lora, the photographer, was inspired to start this project after she lost a few
Dear sweet Hannah Grace, My beautiful daughter, my life changer, my literal gift from God. I want you to know some things about yourself that others may not know. I want to tell you how you’ve impacted not only mine, but so many lives around this whole big world. I want to tell you about
