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Sharing Life’s Precious Moments, Even While Separated

November 29, 2020

How we celebrate major life events has been dramatically changed by the coronavirus pandemic. But, some are still finding ways to share life’s most incredible moments. Photographer Jerry Lara, from the San Antonio Express-News, captures a family welcoming their daughter into the world, even while separated. 

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