Last fall I had the pleasure of being a sponsor for a race in Dayton. The Orphan Love Run is a 5k put on by Apex Community Church that helps support a local family in their process towards adopting a child from China. This year the Zacharias' were the benefactors in the Orphan Love run. Then only a few short months later they brought their sweet Lucee home for the first time! Ben and Brandee both walked independent paths to getting to the point of adoption but in November 2014 they came to the understanding that the Lord was calling them to adopt, and began the process towards international adopting. In their pursuits Ben and Brandee came across a file of a child in China that they could not
I met Laura last fall when I was the photographer for her sister Jen's wedding. When I was approached to photograph Laura's wedding this December I jumped at the chance. Not only was Jen's wedding beautiful, but being around the Specht family was an absolute joy. Each member of the family was loving and joyful; they are the type of people that when you are around them you cant help but smile and simply love life. My session with Laura and Ben this past weekend was nothing short of wonderful. Laura and Ben were so fun to work with. They were naturals in front of the camera and their love radiates though each picture. My time with them was extra special because I got to celebrate their engage
