Budding photographer needed a model for her class project so her grandpa stepped up

“I asked my grandpa if he would model for me for my photo assignment,” she wrote. “He said, ‘Let me grab my stethoscope and change into better clothes. I want to look good if I’m getting my picture taken by a professional.’ Be right back; I am sobbing.” Anna shared two images: one of her setup, complete with lighting and a young assistant, and another of her grandpa proudly posed in his doctor’s attire, holding a copy of The Digital Doctor by Robert M. Wachter.

Reflecting on the moment, Anna added, “It’s so hard as an artist to have support from family, especially when they’re educators, nurses, doctors, and business owners.” Her grandpa’s gesture was a powerful reminder that support from loved ones can make all the difference, especially in creative fields.

In another update, she revealed, "If anyone is wondering, my teacher gave me a B+, so I think he liked it as much as Twitter did." The woman also disclosed the effort behind the portrait: "I was panicking because I didn’t have my equipment, so my grandpa let me borrow his and we just used the white wall!" The thread quickly went viral, garnering over 10k reposts and 70k likes. Many people commented to praise her talent and commend her grandfather for his support and involvement, which made the photo possible.

@tyreaship wrote, "I am sobbing this whole post and portrait (OMG THE PORTRAIT) and the smiles and... and it’s so pure. 10/10. I had a great time viewing this wholesome post." @bbybleu_ commented, "This is hands down the BEST portrait you’ve ever done but somehow I can’t direct my eyes off of Eddie being the cutest little helper with that baby reflector." The creator replied, "Baby reflector? Did you mean a magazine with foil over it Thanks, baby, Eddie said he loves you."

@aroobanajaf1 shared, "This makes me realize the beauty of us as photographers. So many stories within photos yet there is a story behind the image waiting to be told." @diabetic_mum expressed, "THIS. This is what our generation doesn't get. You can't live in sweats and complain about everything. Sometimes you gotta dress special and make the little moments memorable." @KTripleHeart disclosed, "I just recently lost my grandfather and he was a doctor as well. Your post makes me think of him. Grandparents are so special."