A visit to a very special little boy and his family…

I first met this sweet little boy when he was a baby a few years ago, and he stole my heart back then.  It was so nice to see him, his family and to meet his beautiful new little sister for an outdoor photography session this past fall.  I just loved seeing how much he had grown and to hear his voice; to laugh at his sense of humor and his funny faces. He was so excited to show me the pumpkin he had grown in his garden and gave me a big thumbs up as he stood next to it.  It was so cute to see how loving he was with his new sister. He has been through so much in his short life as he was born with a rare genetic disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa. This condition makes his skin so fragile it blisters from pressure and friction. Children with EP are also called Butterfly Children, because their skin is fragile like butterfly wings.

I feel blessed ( again) to have met and  photograph this beautiful family. It really makes you realize how important portraits are for families, so they can remember those moments of happiness and smiles through photography.

Here are some favorites from their outdoor family photography session …

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