We had the honor of meeting Deyla Huss (http://www.deylahussphotography.com/)this weekend through the Littlest Hereos Project. (http://littlestheroesproject.org/Littlest_Heroes_Project/Home.html)
The Littlest Heroes Project is a non-profit based organization founded in January 2008, made up of professional photographers nationwide that provide free photo sessions to our nations Littlest Heroes. This is our way of giving back and taking a stand for these children who sometimes feel forgotten because of their illnesses. We are here to let them know that they are heroes to many, and to share their inspirational stories and photos with the world.
I actually heard about this organization through the microcephaly support group we belong to online. I had signed up Ethan over a year ago, and finally heard back last month. I got to choose any photographer in our area that was on the list. I looked at all of their websites and thought Deyla's work was the best and the most fitting for our family. (Boy was I right!) Within a week she had already contacted me and set up a time for the shoot. We had an absolute blast with her. The boys, in their usual true form, had fun throwing rocks at her, hitting her with sticks, and just being their wild selves! It was awesome. Best of all, the pictures turned out beautiful. I couldn't be more thrilled.
And yes, you read correctly, Deyla did this all for FREE! She donated her time, talent, and amazing ability to us and to Ethan, just out of the kindness of her heart. What a fantastic thing to do with your talent.
If you or anyone you know are in the Portland area and need a photographer I would give Deyla my utmost recommendation. Not only is she a fabulous photographer, but she is a fabulous person.
Check out her website and blog!
