Casey Foggitt Photography
This month we are so excited to be shining our photographer spotlight on Casey of Casey Foggitt Photography. She is a natural light photographer, in the Bryan/College Station area of Texas, specializing in portraits and wildlife photography. She has been married to her South African love for 12 years and they share their home with fur babies of all kinds.
In addition to photography, Casey is also a Certified Personal Trainer. She leads Bootcamps, teaches Yoga, and offers one-on-one training. When she’s not taking photos or making people sweat, she is either in her backyard hand-feeding her needy squirrels, or in the kitchen creating yummy Vegan, Gluten-Free treats.
How would you describe your photography? Real… I consider myself someone who documents life through the lens of a camera. Real moments, real emotions… those are the shots I’m after.
What made you want to join The Gold Hope Project as a volunteer? I was searching for a way to utilize my love of photography while giving back when I came across The Gold Hope Project. As a child, my brothers and I had a dear friend who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 5. He fought valiantly for 5 years.
The day before he passed away, his mom brought him to our house, and we had the best time. We hooked a red wagon to one of our bicycles and pulled him up and down the street for hours. The next day when his mom called to say he had gone to Heaven, we were shocked, saddened, and heartbroken. If only we could have had that day in pictures… the laughs and the smiles. Because of my experience as a child, when I saw the mission of The Gold Hope Project, I knew I had to be a part of it.
What is your favorite thing about being a Gold Hope photographer? I love that I am able to give something to these families that will stand the test of time. I also love that I am able to work with such courageous fighters and those that are fighting right along with them!
Has working with children with cancer changed anything in your life? Absolutely! These children are nothing short of superheroes to me. They’re fighting a monster and they do so with such grace, courage, and strength. It makes me take a step back from my own life and realize that my problems and fears are nothing compared to what these fighters and families are facing on a daily basis. They help me see the importance of cherishing every moment.
What is one thing you hope the families you photograph for the project can take away from this experience? My hope is that these families were able to forget about cancer, if only for a moment, and enjoy just being a family while making beautiful memories that they can cherish forever.
Be sure to follow Casey Foggitt Photography online! Facebook | Instagram
A big thank you to Casey for choosing to give back with us. Want to follow her lead? Apply to be a volunteer photographer here.