Meet Carter: The Heart Behind Carter’s Courage Sessions
Carter King, a bright, curious, and wonderfully goofy 6 year old boy, with a heart full of love. He always had a passion for learning, whether it was about the bones inside the human body, the mysteries of outer space, or the art of aviation.
But beyond his many interests, what truly made Carter special was his incredible compassion. No matter where he was or who he was with, his kindness and warmth shone through, making everyone around him feel seen, heard, and valued. He had a special way of bringing joy to others, showing them the beauty in life’s smallest moments. He was a loving big brother and a natural scientist, always curious about the world around him.
While he dreamed of flying, he also wanted to be a scientist when he grew up, eager to explore and discover. His gentle heart extended to all creatures, and he had a deep love for animals—especially his pet tarantula, because as he once told his mom, “Even spiders deserve love too.” He had a heart of gold, and no matter where he went, his kindness and curiosity made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
When Carter was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) , his family’s world turned upside down. DIPG is a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer that primarily affects children. His symptoms began with small changes—struggles with writing, a limp, an eye turning inward—but quickly progressed. Doctors told his family to make as many memories as they could while they still had time.
Despite facing unthinkable challenges, Carter showed immense bravery, facing each day with a smile. His love for life never wavered, and his light never dimmed.
Carter’s journey was heartbreaking, but it was also a testament to his unbreakable spirit. His story inspired Carter’s Courage Sessions, a project that ensures other families facing devastating circumstances have beautiful memories to hold onto forever. While Carter is now healed in heaven. Carter taught everyone he knew that love and courage shines even in life’s hardest moments. My hope is that these sessions carry that same spirit.
For Sponsors + Donations
Helping to support + expand Carter's Courage Sessions
Every Carter’s Courage Session is provided at no cost to families, ensuring they receive beautiful, lasting memories during life’s most precious moments. With your support, we can continue offering these heartfelt photography sessions to families facing terminal illnesses, helping them capture the love, strength, and resilience in their journey.
Your generosity helps cover session costs and allows me to go even further—providing special keepsakes and the ability to offer multiple sessions to families who wish to document their journey over time. My goal is to expand Carter’s legacy to include not just those battling illness but also families facing difficult times.
By contributing, you’re not only helping create cherished memories but also showing these families that they are seen, supported, and never alone. Every donation, big or small, makes a lasting impact.
Ways to Support:
Donate – Your contribution helps to not only allow me to provide an additional amount of professional photography sessions at no cost to families in need, but allows me to go above and beyond in finding a way to add that special extra touch. Your donation can be public or kept anonymous.
Become a Sponsor – As a sponsor, you can help me reach more families and provide additional services, knowing your investment directly supports those in need. If you choose to be a public sponsor you will be featured on my social media and website as well as any emails that go out to those participating in our sessions.
