Photographer Dad Makes His Son With Down Syndrome Fly In Adorable Photo Series
18-month-old William (Wil) Lawrence, the youngest in his family, was born a little bit different from the rest of his brothers and sisters, but that won’t hold him back. Wil has Down syndrome, but thanks to a bit of Photoshop magic and some ingenious photo ideas from his photographer dad Alan, he also has a very special gift – Wil can fly!
Alan, who lives in Utah with his wife and 5 beautiful children (with one more on the way), takes the photos with the hope that they will inspire Wil; “These beautiful photos of Wil flying have taken on a special meaning for me as I think about the unique challenges Wil is going to face growing up. I hope to teach him that even with his disabilities he can do anything he puts his mind to.” He takes these adorable children photography shots by holding up Wil and then editing himself out.
Alan is also preparing a project called “Bringing The Light,” the goal of which will be to inspire and offer support groups for other families living with Down syndrome. Check it out on Kickstarter!
More info: thatdadblog.com | Kickstarter | Facebook | Instagram (h/t: liftbump)
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every one is different. and 4 this adorable kid the skies are the limit! great stuff.
Still gives a whole new meaning to the meme: "High on Chromosomes"
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I love these photos so much. They are absolutely precious! I love the expression of the kids in these photos. They are too cute!
Beautiful concept & photos. I love how this is done so well & he really looks like he's soaring!
A flying kid? Apparently, there are some kids you just can't keep down.
He is so cute...i want him. That picture in wood is amazing. So adorable.
Wonderfully done! Thought: Somehow edit dad back in so that he always has memories and pictures with Dad.
What great ideas the dad had to show how fesilent his little boy is , beautiful.
Love that this Dad loves his son so much and is showing him that his difference is not a bad thing but a beautiful thing
I love these, they are uplifting and inspirational to see each of our kids this way! Total superhero! calling all suall hero's for a pix!
This little boy is gorgeous,and what some great photos ,well done daddy xx
He is the most beautiful baby in the all world!!!!!!!!!! just perfect
I love these pictures but you cropped yourself out of them like you weren't there, I'm sorry but I find that kind of sadding
He is the cutest little boy!! These pictures are amazing and SO inspiring!! He's lucky to have such an awesome dad!!
Love the picture in the grocery store - and all the others as well! What a beautiful little boy!
Very moving, what a lovely set of photos. Wil is most definitely loved.
Cutest thing ever. Every parent will now want photos of their children flying. It's adorable and so is the message behind it.
Cutest thing ever! I think every parent is going to want flying photos of their children now.
To Alan , what you did here is fantastic. Love all the shots, the expressions and all . Very good job and by the way , Will is so cute!!!!
Loved this post so much....all the photos are excellent but the last one with the bubbles is my fave! Way to go dad!!!
This is amazing. I cant stop looking at it. Such an inspiring message.
I love these! Just love them! How about selling callendars with these images and others?!
I think here is a dad, and mom of course, who loves their children vey much. Great to look at the awesome pictures
I freaked when I saw the bathroom mirror shot! We have a boy with DS we call Will. He even had PJs exactly like your boy's in that shot!
I think it's a amazing thing he did and his son is so cute great work to the dad
This just redlines on the Adorable Meter! This photos so evoke lightheartedness and joyfulness. These are just the most precious images.
THIS!.....is what makes me smile, makes me love, and makes me thank God for good people.
Flying boy, show us what you imagine!! You are so amazing and adorable!!:)
My 1 year old nephew is named William as well! He was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, Menkes, http://www.gofundme.com/rvu3kf2
I think these are photos and it just shows the sky is the limit for this young man!
I love these---Downs babies have my heart. :) The Photoshopping done to these photos is spectacular. You can't even see his dad's shadow.
These pictures are amazingly beautiful! The portrayal of SUPER-WIL, in these photos just made me BAWL with gleeful, happy tears!
every one is different. and 4 this adorable kid the skies are the limit! great stuff.
Still gives a whole new meaning to the meme: "High on Chromosomes"
Load More Replies... I love these photos so much. They are absolutely precious! I love the expression of the kids in these photos. They are too cute!
Beautiful concept & photos. I love how this is done so well & he really looks like he's soaring!
A flying kid? Apparently, there are some kids you just can't keep down.
He is so cute...i want him. That picture in wood is amazing. So adorable.
Wonderfully done! Thought: Somehow edit dad back in so that he always has memories and pictures with Dad.
What great ideas the dad had to show how fesilent his little boy is , beautiful.
Love that this Dad loves his son so much and is showing him that his difference is not a bad thing but a beautiful thing
I love these, they are uplifting and inspirational to see each of our kids this way! Total superhero! calling all suall hero's for a pix!
This little boy is gorgeous,and what some great photos ,well done daddy xx
He is the most beautiful baby in the all world!!!!!!!!!! just perfect
I love these pictures but you cropped yourself out of them like you weren't there, I'm sorry but I find that kind of sadding
He is the cutest little boy!! These pictures are amazing and SO inspiring!! He's lucky to have such an awesome dad!!
Love the picture in the grocery store - and all the others as well! What a beautiful little boy!
Very moving, what a lovely set of photos. Wil is most definitely loved.
Cutest thing ever. Every parent will now want photos of their children flying. It's adorable and so is the message behind it.
Cutest thing ever! I think every parent is going to want flying photos of their children now.
To Alan , what you did here is fantastic. Love all the shots, the expressions and all . Very good job and by the way , Will is so cute!!!!
Loved this post so much....all the photos are excellent but the last one with the bubbles is my fave! Way to go dad!!!
This is amazing. I cant stop looking at it. Such an inspiring message.
I love these! Just love them! How about selling callendars with these images and others?!
I think here is a dad, and mom of course, who loves their children vey much. Great to look at the awesome pictures
I freaked when I saw the bathroom mirror shot! We have a boy with DS we call Will. He even had PJs exactly like your boy's in that shot!
I think it's a amazing thing he did and his son is so cute great work to the dad
This just redlines on the Adorable Meter! This photos so evoke lightheartedness and joyfulness. These are just the most precious images.
THIS!.....is what makes me smile, makes me love, and makes me thank God for good people.
Flying boy, show us what you imagine!! You are so amazing and adorable!!:)
My 1 year old nephew is named William as well! He was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, Menkes, http://www.gofundme.com/rvu3kf2
I think these are photos and it just shows the sky is the limit for this young man!
I love these---Downs babies have my heart. :) The Photoshopping done to these photos is spectacular. You can't even see his dad's shadow.
These pictures are amazingly beautiful! The portrayal of SUPER-WIL, in these photos just made me BAWL with gleeful, happy tears!
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