Special Needs Kids

I am building a portfolio for accreditation by Special Kids Photography of America. Yesterday I photographed Deric who is severely effected by Autism. This was my first formal session with a special needs child, other than my own daughter, so I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. Here are a couple of pictures:

I'm curious why children who have challenges are being photographed ? Why ?

Lesmore wrote in post #16771305
I'm curious why children who have challenges are being photographed ? Why ?

why not?

Lesmore wrote in post #16771305
I'm curious why children who have challenges are being photographed ? Why ?

Parents of special needs kids love photographs as much as any other parent. Are you suggesting that special needs kids shouldn't be photographed?

ShotByTom wrote in post #16771417
Parents of special needs kids love photographs as much as any other parent. Are you suggesting that special needs kids shouldn't be photographed?

I don't think he's saying that. Just the name of it makes it sound like they're specifically being photographed because of special needs, and not just parents wanting pictures of them. Just a guess, though.

Very cool. I volunteer for a nonprofit that helps children with challenges and also helps adults with challenges find jobs. We're currently refreshing our website and I'll probably be searching for positive photos like these in the next month or two.

This is really great. I volunteer every year for our local Special Olympics. It's always great to see these children enjoying things that they may otherwise miss out on. It's nice that this is another opportunity for the children and parents. This is just as important as them participating in the Olympics and similar events. Keep doing what you're doing!

These are great, he looks like a happy kid.

JeremyBlake wrote in post #16771469
I don't think he's saying that. Just the name of it makes it sound like they're specifically being photographed because of special needs, and not just parents wanting pictures of them. Just a guess, though.

Exactly.

Lesmore wrote in post #16771305
I'm curious why children who have challenges are being photographed ? Why ?

http://www.specialkids​photography.com/

Very nice. You and Deric seem to have made a connection.

AZGeorge wrote in post #16771810
http://www.specialkids​photography.com/

Thanks for the link, thats a great explanation.

AZGeorge wrote in post #16771810
http://www.specialkids​photography.com/

Thank you for the explanation. This sounds like an excellent organization that fulfills a very important need.

Great portraits and connection with Deric. Special Kids Photography of America seems like a very worthwhile organization with a lot of positive energy. Good luck with your accreditation!