Janna: This story is incredibly touching, and the images are beautiful. I wish Rob a full recovery, and many happy times to him, Julie, and Utah in the future. (7-14-09, 11:46AM)

Beth Daane: LOVE the images Anna. You did a wonderful job. Yeah Rob! (7-30-08, 11:06PM)

Gustavo : Hi Anna, thanks for the update post on Rob, i am doing one of his wedding that is coming up next month in SF and am actually shooting the engagement session in NYC next week. Good to hear he is leaving the hospital and doing better and headed home. (7-24-08, 8:29PM)

Abby Ross: Anna- I would be more than happy to help him cover his 2008 schedule. I live in Santa Monica. Let me know if I can be of any help. My sister and I work together. LARossWeddings.com Best wishes to Rob, hope we can help. (7-17-08, 12:09PM)

nancy cohn: Anna, I was on your blog and read about your friend, Rob who is suffering from encephalitis. My two daughers, Abby and Lauren live in Santa Monica, Venice area and will be happy to help out with Rob's bookings . Their website is: LAWeddingsphotography.com. My number is 561 512 9641. Happy to contribute to the cause. You are , indeed, a wonderful gal to be so caring. (7-17-08, 10:42AM)

matt sloan!: awesome! rob, we wish you the best! (7-7-08, 9:19PM)

joy bianchi brown: anna, so fantastic. i was talking to a friend recently about my sister's dogblog and she said, oh I know this fantastic photographer who does a dog a day! and she proceeded to show me YOUR site!! such a small world... such amazing images. Glad to know you! (7-7-08, 1:07AM)

david & kimi b ~ ohana photography: i LOVE the doggie on the table!!!! (7-5-08, 9:24PM)

roberta Koch: the pictures are just beautiful and heart warming Your pictures say more than many books Hope is better soon. (7-1-08, 12:33AM)

Brian Tsai: Like many, I've been following the story of Rob S on DWF and it's amazing to see the progress he's making. Although I've never met Rob and Julie it's just wonderful to see their smiles and I especially love the image of Rob and Utah. I have goosebumps looking at these images! (6-28-08, 12:51AM)

Pam Bredenkamp: It's very hard to type with tears filling my eyes. Rob, I'm so glad your are going home to complete your recovery. Ann, the images are beautiful. (6-27-08, 6:06PM)

David Murray: Beautiful work, while promoting good karma. This is you Anna. Much love, David (6-27-08, 7:21AM)

Heather Whiting: beautiful...amazing..wonderful...and happy you are going home,.... (6-26-08, 7:15PM)

katie kelly jervis: you are AMAZING, Anna. I respect you on so many levels. (6-26-08, 2:24PM)

Mia: Didn't know Rob before this and I don't know him personally now but somehow by reading about this thru DWF, I feel like Rob, Julie and Utah are family now. I am so glad to see that Rob is on the mend now. Still sending positive thoughts your way Julie and Rob! (6-26-08, 10:54AM)

Neil vN: Rob, I've been following your story on the DWF, and it's been a truly moving account of your recovery .. making the latest news truly heart-stirring. Best of luck to you and Julie! Neil vN (6-25-08, 10:35PM)

Allegra: Anna, wow. I just adore these images! (6-25-08, 7:54PM)

Sinead: Anna, these are such beautiful photos. Rob and Julie: Even though I'm not a member of that particular forum anymore, I've heard your story and my heart goes out to you. I'm so glad to see that Rob is on the mend. I will keep you both in my thoughts. (6-25-08, 6:23PM)

lorenz: Anna, some great moments captured! thanks for sharing~lorenz (6-25-08, 6:00PM)

angel: perfect! (6-25-08, 4:51PM)

andi: good to see these photos! i helped shoot a wedding for him back in may and am glad to see he is returning home. (6-25-08, 12:53PM)

Caitlin Domanico Photography: Wow, that is so crazy. I love the post- the photos are beautiful. I commend you for banding together to help him like that... (6-25-08, 12:46PM)

joao almeida: i have a dream ... i like to now you personal and learn with you if uou need an asistent remember me please! (6-25-08, 11:29AM)

joao almeida: Seeing the world through her eyes, seeing the love of her daughter through her lens...truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing with the world! I love how you see things. :)" (6-25-08, 11:25AM)

Andrena: Anna, these are so beautiful. I'm so happy to see Rob up and around, and smiling so much. Julie is an absolute saint, and I love the role that the dog played in helping Rob on his way to recovery. You captured them so wonderfully. (6-25-08, 10:08AM)

Michelle: Just lovely!! Thanks for showing us these smiles! Rob and Julie -- lookin' great!! (6-25-08, 8:36AM)

Autumn: it's so heartwarming to see these amazing images of Rob (and Julie and Utah!) - beautiful beautiful work. my heart goes out to all of them (6-25-08, 7:59AM)

Liss Sterling: Anna, Thanks SO much. All these weeks of waiting and now these beautiful photos of Rob and Julie together. I feel some closure now. ~Liss (6-25-08, 7:58AM)

Kirstie: Anna, these are absolutely beautiful images. I think it is inspiring that the wedding community has come together to support him in such trying times. (6-25-08, 7:49AM)

Kiri: Beautiful. So happy that Rob is going home! Our thoughts and prayers are with Rob, Julie, and their families. (6-25-08, 7:48AM)

Tina Carter: These are incredible, I was getting all choked up. Really makes you appreciate how lucky we are to have our health. Glad to hear Rob is on the recovery track, hope he is fully well soon! (6-25-08, 7:43AM)

.Christine Perry-burke: I cried. These are such wonderful images. Thank you for helping this wonderful couple to find the way back from a place none of us know. (6-25-08, 7:42AM)

Mark: Awesome, Anna! I've been following Rob's recovery and it's great to see him looking so well. :) (6-25-08, 7:32AM)

[C+D] Cathy and David - Photographers: Here's prayers for a speedy recovery! It brought tears to my eyes when I first heard about his situation and all the people that volunteered their services. Seriously some awesome people out there. (6-25-08, 7:07AM)

Lucy: Rob, I hope you have a very speedy recovery! (6-25-08, 6:38AM)

mary crow : Rob looks great!! And Julie...following the thread on the forum .... she is one amazing woman! I just love the last image and of course all the ones with Utah. (6-25-08, 5:02AM)

Melissa: Anna, these are just gorgeous! It's so wonderful to see Rob smiling and together again with Julie and Utah. Just beautiful as always, Anna! (6-25-08, 4:13AM)

Glenda: Oh that is so sad! Hoping for a speedy recovery for Rob. Beautifully captured story Anna. (6-25-08, 3:46AM)

kym skiles: Oh, Anna! These are beyond beautiful. I think I'm at a loss for words on this one. Everyone has been pulling so hard for Rob and Julie, these images are extra, extra special. I'm so happy he's going home! (6-25-08, 2:48AM)