There is a heartbreaking story behind this stunning picture

Earlier this year, Jess and Kevin Mahoney approached a photographer with a very special request.

Jess, already a mother to four-year-old Corbin, was pregnant and wanted to document the wonderful experience. 

 

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A photo posted by JoAnn Marrero (@fromlabortolove) on Sep 21, 2016 at 12:34pm PDT

Kevin explained to JoAnn Marrerro, the photographer, that Jess had endured six heartbreaking miscarriages. 

The goal of the photo-shoot was to give Jess pictures to treasure forever, but it was more than they ever could have hoped for. 

 

A rainbow baby is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravage of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it does not mean the storm never happened or the family is still not dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds <3 Taken at a Newborn and Maternity one on one mentoring I taught for JoAnn Marrero with @fromlabortolove….honored to be part of this models day. After 6 lost pregnancies she deserved this more than anyone else <3 #bostonphotographer #boston #cambridgema #natickma #shrewsburyma #worcesterma #boston #bostonphotographer #rainbowbaby #maternityshoot #pregnancy

A photo posted by Mary (@pebblesandpolkadots) on Sep 28, 2016 at 7:32pm PDT

“Jess wanted something rainbow-inspired because of the many fertility struggles she and Kevin had encountered, and so I knew I had to do something extra special for her family” JoAnn told Kidspot. 

A rainbow baby is a term to describe a child that is born following a miscarriage. 

The rainbow is a symbol of hope and happiness after a storm of grief. 

JoAnn decided that using a rainbow theme would be fitting for Jess, as she had suffered so much. 

 

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A video posted by Mary  (@pebblesandpolkadots) on Sep 20, 2016 at 3:52pm PDT

“Through our rainbow haze, Jess stood with composure and her pregnancy glow came shining through like the sun."

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