01/15/2025
It has been a little while since my last post. The past few months have been pretty busy between the holidays, family time, and a whole bunch of shoots. I'm excited to share what I've been working on, but I knew my first shoot of the year had to be the Naylor family.
To give you a brief description on their story - After years of advocating for Giacomo (known as G), Liz found out he had a rare genetic condition called myotonic dystrophy. This unfortunately is an incurable disorder that affects every organ system leading to health issues and a shorter life expectancy. Just as Liz welcomed her fourth child, she found out that her other three children also had the same condition. Liz has done everything in her power to help her children experience as much of this world as possible and make as many beautiful memories as they can. I can only imagine the sacrifice and strength this has taken.
In March of 2023, they lost Gianna. You will see her face in the first picture, as they always have it with them as one way to help her memory live on. This past October, it was apparent that G's condition was getting worse. He decided he wanted to do something called "G's Last Stand" where he would visit as many people and places as possible. Naples was one of those places, and I was lucky enough to meet them on one of the days they were here.
This family is full of as much sweetness as they are strength. I had my daughter with me, and she instantly connected with the kids. It was a shoot I'll always remember. At one point I showed Isadora a picture on the back of my camera. She said, "Oh my God, I'm beautiful!" I confirmed that she absolutely is!
Doing these shoots will always be the most important shoots I ever do. I feel like they are what I was called to do and the reason God put me on this path. So the offer always stands, if you know someone going through an illness, tell them to reach out for a free shoot.
A big thank you to Susana at Rubio Artistry for doing Liz and Isadora's makeup. Having friends/vendors that share your heart and are always happy to help is such a blessing.
Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers, and if you have it in your heart to donate, anything will help ❤️
https://www.gofundme.com/f/gs-last-stand