I had the awesome opportunity to take pictures of this little hero! She was born premature and has been diagnosed with periventricular leukomalasia, a brain injury that can cause cerebral palsy . You can learn more about her here. I am lucky enough to be part of an organization that offers photos to these families who go through so many trials with a child who has an illness such as this. This is the third time that I have been able to participate in this program. And I have to say that they hold some of my fondest memories as a photographer. There is just something different about these families. They truly appreciate that they have to live every moment to the fullest. Maybe it touches me because I have a sister who has a son with pulmonary hypertension, and I have had to see her family go through so much with him. Every day with him is such a gift and they don’t forget that for one minute. I have so much respect for families who experience these kinds of hardships, and my heart goes out to them. Giving them photos of moments that they will never be able to replace is the least I can do!






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What a cutie!
I didn’t know you were involved in a program like that! That is absolutely wonderful. The time and effort you put into taking photographs of those sweet children is truly a blessing to their families. I know they appreciate it more than you know. You are giving them a priceless gift.