Our baby will be born an American citizen, to two parents who are American citizens..... | Maternity Photography

This was one of the most endearing and special stories I have been privileged enough to hear and be a part of....This couple welcomed me into their home to capture the blessing of a baby prayed for over and over for several years.  What an amazing thing to be a part of and to capture this maternity photography session.  What a special gift, how loved this baby boy will be.

As we were shooting these tender and special moments, I was asking my normal questions to keep the conversation going and the comfort level easy and laid back (we all know how we "feel" when we are in our last trimester) and I asked mommy, "where are you from"?  It was obvious she was not originally from Georgia at least, as mommy had a very strong French accent and spoke to daddy several times in French when we needed something (like moving furniture!). 

She told me that they were both from Guyana off of the coast of Africa.  "Oh!  I have a friend that immigrated from Guyana, what a small world!", I said.  We talked about the country and what they enjoyed about America, and then she told me with a very big smile, over joyed...."our baby boy will be born an American citizen, to two parents who are American citizens!  We just received our citizenship this year!"

We celebrated their citizenship with laughter and joy and as I drove home from that shoot, I remember thinking, how amazing that this country, even with all of our differences in opinion and rights/wrongs is still such a GIFT to those seeking endless opportunity and success.

God Bless, the USA.  XOXO