Lakeisha Ethans

Many children are overwhelmed when visiting the barber for the first few times. Imagine being in such an unfamiliar place, with unfamiliar people. You are seated up high in a strange chair and your parents step away from you while a stranger invades your space with a pair of scary scissors. In the case of a little boy named Mason, a particularly bad experience kept him from getting a proper haircut for over 3 years. At the age of only 18-months, Mason had a disastrous trip to the stylist where his ear was nicked by the clipper. His fear remained with him. In addition, Mason was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. His condition means he gets overwhelmed by too much sensory input, and a trip to the barber would be too much for him even without the bad memories. Mason’s parents Denine Davies and Jamie Lewis, desperate for their son to get a proper haircut, heard a rumor about a barber who was good with children, especially those with Autism. So they took Mason to meet a new friend, owner of Jim the Trim in Briton Ferry, Wales, James Williams. Continue reading on the Next Page!

London photographer Sandi Ford of Bumps, Babes and Beyond specializes in newborn photos. What makes her work unique, is that she is able to capture that elusive newborn smile. Patience, experience, and love for her work allow her to capture the most precious moments for all time. #1. Sleeping Peacefully Newborns do spend most of their time asleep, but even though we may crave their open, wondering eyes, these are memories we will always cherish. #2. A Day’s Work Sandi gets to spend a lot of her time with these precious, newborn babies. Doing so has made her an expert in getting the perfect picture. #3. Experience Sandi has developed a few techniques to bring out those smiles. She tries a little tickle on their nose or lips.

Photographers possess a unique gift that enables them to share their vision of the world with others. A photo can inspire and educate its audience. In the case of the stunning work shared by New Jersey photographer Julie Wilson, we get to see the beauty and fun that radiate from some special children, who like Julie’s own sister, were born with Down’s Syndrome. Uniquely Bonded Each of these children have been diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome. They all have unique personalities, smiles, curiosities, and beautiful lives ahead of them.