text: When Utah photographer Alan Lawrence learned that his newborn son, Wil, had Down Syndrome his 'mind was flooded with many emotions, most of which were not positive.' Now, 18 months later, Lawrence tells ABC that little Wil 'brings a light to our family.' He said he once believed having a child with Down Syndrome would put limits on what he and his family could accomplish. Instead, Lawrence said, little Wil has taken the limits off and 'opened so many doors' for his family In return, the father of five has taken the limits off the child and given him a one-of-a-kind ability. The ability to fly. Scroll down for video . 'Wil Can Fly:' A Utah photographer, Alan Lawrence (left), created a photo series in which his 18-month-old son, Wil (right), who has Down Syndrome appears to be flying . The father created a photo series called 'Wil Can Fly' in which the toddler appears to be flying in many different scenes. Lawrence, who began taking the photos when Wil was just months old, created the illusion by holding his son up in the photos and later cropping himself out. He posted the photos on his blog -- That Dad Blog -- and later on his Instagram account. After receiving positive feedback, Lawrence decided to compile the photos in a calendar and plans to donate half the proceeds to two Down Syndrome foundations, KSL reports. The family recently started a Kickstarter campaign . 'When Wil was little, he would lie on his stomach and raise his arms and legs like he was flying. It wasn't something any of my other kids did,' Lawrence told ABC. 'We all said, 'Look, he's flying!' Lawrence said his goal is to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. He admitted in his blog that he and his wife Nikki knew very little about the disorder when Wil was born in October 2013. The father said he hopes to photograph Wil 'flying' in other destinations to raise more awareness. He also told ABC he hopes to help people overseas who do not have access to the same level of care through his YouTube channel by posting therapy tutorials. Wil the Examiner: Here, Wil examines his brother's hair using a wooden spoon . Wil Flies Away: Here, Wil flies away leaving his father in his dust . Wil checks himself out in the mirror first thing in the morning . Wil is Hungry: Here, Wil hovers over his high-chair as his mother feeds him . Wil in the Forest: Wil flies through the forest . Wil Over Chickens: Here, Wil flies over chickens . Wil With Bubbles: Here, Wil appears to kiss a bubble as he floats in the air . Wil in Stripes: Here, Wil flies in the air above a field . Soaring, Flying: Here, Wil soars above a grassy field with mountains in the distance . Wil Faces a Dinosaur: Here, Wil comes face-to-face with a Tyrannosaurus Rex . Wil Escapes the Cart: Here, Wil floats above his mother's cart in the cereal aisle at a grocery store . Wil Gets a Better Look: Here, Wil floats above his sister's head as she reads 'Peter Pan' Wil Doesn't Need A Bike: Here, Wil floats above the other kids on their bikes . Wil Flies in the Sunlight: Here, Wil flies in a forest as sunlight breaks through the trees . .
target: Alan Lawrence created a photo series in which his 18-month old son, Wil, appears to be flying to raise awareness about Down Syndrome .
  Wil has Down Syndrome and Lawrence says the toddler 'brings a light to our family'
  Lawrence plans to put the photos in a calendar and donate half the proceeds to two Down Syndrome foundations .