Sorry, friends who cringe over grammar! That wasn't a typo, though. Nope, I know all of us are brave in our own way, in our own time. This is a bit different.

You see, last year I had the great privilege of photographing a family that had a little one with a slew of medical problems, including the need for a feeding tube and in-home nurse. I spent a day with them and saw "their brave", their everyday brave.

"Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always." is a quote that has always stuck with me. As a stranger passes you on the street and smiles, there may just be a hidden sadness behind that grin. The mom with a temper tantruming 3 year old in Target? That might be a small battle, comparatively. The list is endless.

In 2017, I want to give those battles a voice, thus I am starting the "Everyday Brave" project. In 2017, I would love to donate sessions to families that are facing giant battles. Cancer in their family, a veteran facing PTSD, putting a face to post partum depression or infertility. These barely touch the surface of the possibilities, as a battle can mean something completely different to two members of the same family, even a husband and wife.

If you know of someone that might be interested in a documentary session (up to 6 hours), or you are that person, I'd like to invite you to complete a form and nominate them for a session! All nominations will be taken into consideration and hopefully I will be able to accommodate them all!