On Friday, I got to meet this incredible couple for their maternity photography session. I feel blessed to have met them and been able to photograph this special time in their lives. Cody had called me looking to book a maternity session for his fiancé as a surprise for her birthday. I happened to have an opening and I was able to squeeze them in. When they got to the studio, Valerie went to the bathroom to get ready and changed, while Cody and I talked. He told me his story about his accident in October, how it changed their lives, and how lucky he is to be alive. Veronica is such a strong, beautiful woman. I can’t imagine her feelings when she found out about the accident, while pregnant with their first baby. This family is such an inspiration and I am lucky to have met them. Meeting them gives meaning to the saying, “Cherish every moment”. You truly never know what is going to happen day by day or hour by hour.
Please read more about their story here: https://www.gofundme.com/CodySmithRelief