Naperville Family Photographer, Special Needs Photographer

This was a very special session.  It was a mix of a senior session as well as a family session.  You see, while William, their youngest son needed senior pictures, they hadn’t had family pictures done since the boys were like five and three or so years old!  Definitely time for some pictures!  We are also really celebrating William.

William just finished his senior year of high school and has had more than his share of challenges in life.  He was born with Down Syndrome and Intractable Epilepsy, but is a happy-go-lucky boy.  Three years ago, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He has been such a brave guy. He has undergone multiple bone marrow biopsies, spinal taps, tube feedings, lab work, and chemotherapy. He has also endured prolonged intensive care admissions for seizures, infections, and fungal pneumonia, which made him very weak.  In spite of this, he never lost his smile and good nature. He is truly an angel. William endured three years of treatment and is finally feeling better.  However, the leukemia (and perhaps in combination with his seizure medications), has left him very weak.

He came to the session in a wheelchair, so I picked this location due to the paved pathways.  He is able to walk small distances, but also has to really work to hold his head up.  He was bashful with me at first and gave me the sweetest smiles, but wouldn’t look at me.  But with mom and dad’s help, they had him smiling and lifting his head.

Such a wonderful family, including his big brother and their dog.

 

 

 

 

I love this one of a boy and his dog.

 

 

 

 

Firefly Nights Photography is nationally known for our work with special needs children and love to provide beautiful photographs for these families.  We are located in Naperville, making it easy for all of Chicago, especially the western suburbs to reach us.