I Believe In Miracles
March 25, 2011
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate to meet a lovely and brave little girl named Hannah and her amazingly sweet mom Shelly. Hannah was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer at the young age of 13 months. After almost 5 full years of trying to cure her cancer, her doctors have decided that traditional medical treatments will not cure Hannah. Her family is praying for a miracle. If you are reading this story and believe in the power of prayer please join me in saying one right now.
I wanted to share with you my experience when I was photographing sweet little Hannah. Her mother Shelly is just such a strong and beautiful person. She is actually the sister of one of my Belly to Baby clients. You might remember the beautiful blonde mama to be? Maybe you might remember her beautiful newborn Baby “S”? Anyhow, not only did Shelly arrive with Hannah but her whole family came to the beach session for support. Hannah’s grandparents, two of her Aunties, one of her Uncles and her sweet little cousin. I really cannot explain the sense of LOVE that I felt between them. But it was very evident that there was a very strong bond between them. They were there for EACHOTHER.
If you are interested in reading more about Hannah or donating to help Hannah and her family please visit her site. You can also keep to date with her Facebook page… Hannah’s Helping Hands.
Hannah wasn’t feeling very well the day of our shoot. But she was such a great sport! I was so honored to photograph Hannah and her family and am very happy to share a few shots from her session.
Orange County Newborn, Maternity Photographer
38 Comments
These are beautiful and moving! I just adore the light in a couple of these – almost like Heaven is shining down and wrapping them in it’s warm and light. Prayer said for this beautiful little girl and her family!
These are glorious images, Clarice. You can plainly see the pride and the love shared between mommy and daughter. I’m sending my best thoughts and wishes to this family.
Oh, Clarice. Thank you for sharing Hannah’s story with us. What a beautiful family. I love how you captured them!
what a gorgeous little girl….beautiful family.. praying for healing for little hannah
Hannah is gorgeous! I lovet he full lips, the porcelain skin! Praying for a miracle. What a blessing for her to have such a strong Mom!
What a beautiful little girl. She and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Clarice, these are just amazing. So beautifully done, so much emotion. Hannah is such a sweetheart! So beautiful and so blessed to have such a loving family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you sweet, sweet Hannah!
Oh, how I love the light. What a sweet, brave little girl and wonderful family. I will pray for Hannah and her family. Cancer is a beast, and I am so sorry they are having to go through this.
Beautiful Beautiful little girl! I will be saying prayers for her and her entire family. I love the light in these, it is shining down just for her!
You captured this family beautifully!! Hannah is beautiful and I can see her mother’s love for Hannah in her eyes. Beautiful work!!
Those are sooo beautiful!! I will keep this family in my prayers! Just gorgeous work Clarice!!
These images are so beautiful, and special Clarice. Love the warmth of the sunshine on your beautiful subjects.
Wonderful images of a beautiful mother and her sweet daughter with the glow of heaven shining down upon them. Cancer is a cruel monster that tries to rob you of hope, but I believe in miracles!
Oh, these are beautiful. She is gorgeous, and I hope she gets her miracle. Cancer is just an evil disease.
Beautiful, hopeful, warm images for a deserving family!
rich, warm and beautiful. Praying with all of my heart for her miracle.
Oh wow… the photos are just beautiful. And their story breaks my heart. I’m sending some prayers along, too.
These are beautiful photos & will be cherished. Hannah is a gorgeous, brave, girl. It makes me sad she is fighting cancer. I pray with all my heart she is blessed with a miracle.
Ah, lots and lots of prayers for sweet Hannah and her family. These photos are gorgeous and a treasure for sure. You can see that she sure loves her mama lots.
Thank you Clarice for these amazing pictures. I am so proud of my sister, my niece and our entire family. It is crazy to think that we had the conversation about I much I value pictures of my family. These will be treasured forever. We are so blessed that you were able to be there to share in these moments!
What a moving shoot, and such a gorgeous family. I love the sunlight in these, it’s like God is wrapping her up with the warmth and letting the sun kiss her cheeks. I will be praying for a miracle!
Beautiful Clarice!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to this sweet little girl and her family xxx You did an amazing and perfect job xxx
Beautiful little girl and images! Sending many prayers her way!!!
Oh wow these are absolutely amazing…I love how you captured the warmth, I’m sure they will be thrilled with these! My thoughts and prayers are with Hannah and her beautiful family!!
These are simply gorgeous. I love the one of them walking on the beach.
Beautiful images. So touching. Thinking of Hannah and her family.
Oh Clarice! These images are incredible! I love the use of light and awesome interactions! I’m praying for a miracle too!
Saying prayer right now. Beautiful touching photos … mom will love these.
WONDERFUL work! These are so beautiful and touching.
What a brave beautiful girl. The pictures are such a treasure. Thinking good thoughts for Hannah and her family.
What amazing photos of such a special little girl. My prayers and hopes for a miracle are with her and her family.
Gorgeous! Just incredible light and warmth and love:)
What a beautiful girl. Keeping her in my thoughts.
Such a beautiful little girl!! I will definately keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
I love this session. The lighting is magical.
What a beautiful, sweet family. Praying for them.
Thank you Clarice for the beautiful memories we will all have from that night on the beach. Your pictures of my granddaughters and their Mommies are so treasured. You captured very serene moments for our family. I know, because Papa and I were there watching. God bless your talent.
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