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DeMund, who usually does portraits or photographs weddings, turned her house into a studio for the shoot.

Safety being a priority, she said she made sure to spread out her appointments and masks were worn until the students were photographed.

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PHOTO: Photographer Beth DeMund, 33, has taken on a new role as teacher for her two kids.
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Like many parents and caregivers who have been coaching their children while remote learning, DeMund said she has an even deeper appreciation for teachers than ever before.

\"I was always grateful for the teachers and the things that they did, but definitely didn't grasp the full amount of what they're teaching and empowering [kids] to do,\" DeMund said.

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\"I think it's just looking for that silver lining -- what is good from this time -- instead of trying to focus on the hard stuff or what they're missing out on,\" she continued. \"I think it's so important to the parent or the caregiver that's helping them get through this to have a positive attitude.\"

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