Clara photos underwater - WOW!

A few Sundays ago, we went to Los Angeles for something different.

Clara was invited to do an underwater photo shoot with Erena Shimoda. Erena takes pictures of people underwater to help them feel strong and free. Clara was excited. She loves water, so the moment she got into the warm pool, she smiled.

She had to hold her breath to take the pictures. It wasn’t easy, but she did it. She stayed calm, and made it work. I was so proud. She was proud too.

Clara had a stroke before she was born. She can’t talk or write, but underwater, she didn’t need any of that. She could just be. It was quiet, peaceful, and she looked so happy.

We had fun. We laughed a lot. Erena was kind and helped Clara feel safe. She didn’t rush. She listened. That made all the difference.

Watching Clara in the water, I thought—this is why we do everything we do. We want a world where people like Clara can shine, feel strong, and be seen for who they are.

Thanks, Erena, for giving Clara this moment. And thank you to everyone who keeps following our journey. It means more than you know.

Real all the interview and the pictures here

Love,

Betina