Meet Gigi: A Story of Joy, Faith, and Beating the Odds
“Katrina is amazing in every single way— she is kind hearted, calm, sweet, and so fun to work with. She also radiates this joy that makes family photos FUN! With 5 kids under the age of 6, it can be stressful but Katrina had us smiling the entire time. It was such a joy getting to meet her and work with her. Please consider this amazing photographer! Her work shows how much she cares about capturing those precious moments we won’t ever get back.”
Sweet Gigi was diagnosed at just 3 months old with agenesis of the corpus callosum, hydrocephalus, hearing loss, and developmental delays. But she has never let any of that define her.
She’s the second oldest of five, full of joy, and always celebrating the little victories—like making her bed, making a friend, or making someone laugh with her contagious giggle. Her OT calls her “the coolest 5-year-old,” and we couldn’t agree more.
Doctors once told her parents she’d never walk, talk, or smile. But Gigi had other plans—and so did God. Her faith is deep and simple: “God loves me, Mommy. It will all be okay.”
Now thriving in North Carolina with incredible care and a village cheering her on, Gigi’s life is a reminder of resilience, hope, and joy. She lights up every room she enters—and everyone who meets her.
Hello there and thank you for stopping by! I’m Katrina, the heartbeat behind Fifty Two Hundred Photo + Film, in Durham, North Carolina. I specialize in capturing meaningful and precious memories for remarkable families in North Carolina. I hope you enjoyed this story I shared today and if you are interested in learning more about The Time Capsule membership, or let’s connect. Not quite ready to connect, but you would like to follow along the journey? Follow me on Instagram and let’s be friends!
Katrina is a family photographer and family filmmaker in Durham, North Carolina. She offers lifestyle newborn photography, family photography and family videography which focuses on capturing authentic and honest moments for families. Her clients love that not only do they get digital files from their session but artwork to display in their home. She is happy to custom albums so you can revisit your favorite memories for years to come! Be sure to check out the Adobe partnership to see Katrina sharing her knowledge on capturing magical light to highlight the essence of each family.
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