Ronny is a friend of mine from photography school. When I first met her, I was immediately impressed by her feisty attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to get the perfect shot. Ronny announced her pregnancy during school, and I was (a) psyched for her and (b) even more impressed that she did things like climb onto roofs and lay down in the middle of busy roads to get cool shots for our stock photography module.
When Ronny found out that her cancer had returned during her pregnancy, my heart immediately broke for her and her husband. I can’t imagine anything more scary. Ronny stayed upbeat and positive and is now the proud and ecstatic mother of Maddy, the cutest baby of all time. Seriously – Maddy is obscenely cute, and together they are even cuter.
I loved taking these photographs because Ronny was so happy. Seeing Ronny and Maddy playing together, posing together, and enjoying one another made me so happy! I felt lucky to be part of something so beautiful, and to be friends with someone who is so strong. I hope that the playfulness, joy, and Ronny’s happiness in being a mother, come across in the photos.
Ronny is a good friend, amazing photographer, and wonderful mother. She has the highest spirit of anyone I’ve ever met, and her ability to stay positive is a constant source of inspiration to me. Please keep Ronny, Maddy and Andy in your thoughts as their battle against cancer is not yet over. I thank you in advance for sending as many positive vibes as you can out into the universe on their behalf.
by leahlar
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