Portraits with a Purpose

My mission with my photographic work is to make a difference in the world. My hope is that it will inspire others to take action in their lives to create a positive change on the planet.

Recently, I photographed a very inspiring family. I have known Nancy Alspaugh for several years as she is one of the authors of my photo essay book, Fearless Women:Midlife Portraits. Nancy and her husband Read, adopted a baby, Wyatt, now five years old. He is an amazing child with beauty and spirit. Wyatt is also autistic. Nancy and Read have worked diligently with treatment for Wyatt's healing. It's amazing to see his progress in just one year. They are doing their second annual fundraiser for Act Today for Autism, helping children recover from autism. Check out Act Today's web site for more information on the event.

This portrait of Nancy and Wyatt is a wonderful example of their relationship. While taking this image, they were reciting a story that they wrote together.

I love my creative expression called photography!