Jenni Engel
I’m Jenni Engel, an adoption photographer with the unique privilege of documenting the true stories of grief and joy for adoptive families in Indianapolis and all over Indiana.
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This past week I was invited into the Cline home to document Abbies adoption finalization. With all that is happening with COVID-19 the courts are physically closed. Thankfully, a team of people worked to make this finalization happen via a phone conference. All adoption finalizations are special but this one just seemed to be EXTRA special as it took place at home. The only home this little girl has known.
Abbie has 4 foster siblings that were present & a part of her finalization day that are not pictured. I am not sharing the images that include them for safety reasons (one day I’ll be able to share them all as this family is waiting to also finalize their adoptions!). #ClinePartyof8 coming soon!
This next image is one of my most favorite for the day. I love her cuddling her bunny (which is a favorite of hers right now) & that daddy is behind her smiling.
I think my most favorite part of this job is documenting your whole story. I see the families that I document a minimum of twice a year. I was hoping to share additional images of this beautiful girl and how she has grown but I have run into some technical difficulties. Hopefully I’ll be adding those images here next week (right now I just want to throw my lap top out the window).
I also can’t wait to share the other family images with you once the other adoptions are finalized.
Thanks Cline family for trusting me to document your journey. It truly is my honor.
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Hi, I am Abbie’s bio-mamaw. The Cline’s are the most wonderful family and I believe God put them into our lives to give Abbie the home we couldn’t. I pray for them everyday. I so appreciate that they have made me and Abbie’s aunt’s not only a part of Abbie’s family but of their family as well. I am proud to be an adopted “Cline” lol! Thank you for everyone who has them in your prayers!
God Bless!