This is the continuation of Steven + Dora’s new baby film (part 2 of 3). I was really hoping to get this completed before their baby girl arrived, but I am happy to say that the Manuels delivered a healthy Joy Alma on Sept 26 at 6:16 pm! She weighed in at 6 lbs 9 oz and was 19.25 inches long. What a beautiful little blessing!

I had the privilege of visiting Steven, Dora, and little Joy at Mercy Anderson on Tuesday, just before the family was discharged. We were able to get some great footage of Joy, Mommy + Daddy, and look forward to one more interview session in about a month to complete the Manuels’ new baby film! By the way, sweet baby Joy makes her first public film appearance at the end of this part 2 installment — just a little teaser for part 3 to come! ;)

Again, thank you Steven + Dora for allowing me into your personal, family space to capture such sweet moments and stories! I hope you love “part 2″ of this ongoing story of faith and love!

 
*Special thanks to some great area photographers for providing images — Chad Moon with the Cincinnati baby shower photos, and Stephanie Carson for the maternity photos.