Kelly Chandler

Soulumination, founded by Lynette Huffman Johnson, celebrates the lives of children and parents facing life threatening conditions by providing professional photographs–free of charge–of these special individuals and their families. The life-affirming photographs of Soulumination are an enduring, positive record of the child’s brief life, and provide a loving legacy for the children of parents lost to terminal illness.

Having lost a newborn child of my own 11 years ago, I know what a treasure photographs are for parents.  I have recently joined the Soulumination team of photographers in honor of my son, Grant.  I want to give parents something to treasure….a gift, using my skills behind the camera. 

I did my first Soulumination photos yesterday for a family with a young child who has ALL Leukemia.   Going into the session, I took the approach of the session being “just like any other family session.”  This philosophy kept me strong throughout 2 wonderful hours I spent with this amazing family.  I witnessed tremendous love, compassion, and strength between this child, the siblings and the parents.  I held it together until I got in my car and drove away with tears running down my cheeks. 

I wish I could share the touching photos from this session.  I was careful to be sure I captured intimate photos of each family member alone with this beautiful young boy.  The photos of their family and the children all together reflect a special family full of tenderness.  One of my favorite moments was when I asked one of the siblings to come sit nearby and hug is big brother.  He said, “Sure, I’ll do that…he is my best friend in the whole world.”

Soulumination is a 501(c)3 non-profit public organization. Tax ID number 20-2644809.  To learn more about Soulumination or to donate to support this mission, click on the following link. Soulumination