03/01/2026
“When you hear hoof beats, think Zebra.” 🦓
The zebra is the symbol for rare disease awareness, and today, on Rare Disease Day, we show our stripes in honor of the 1 in 10 Americans living with a rare disease. It’s a reminder that even if you can’t see it, these diagnoses shape lives in ways most will never understand.
This is the fourth annual Light and Armour Photography rare disease event, and it has been an absolute honor to connect with families, photograph incredible kids, and share their stories. 🤍 My son Jude was diagnosed with his rare disease January 2020, and it will forever shape our life. You don’t know what you don’t know, and now that I know this little sliver of the world - I can’t not share and document these beautiful babies.
70% of rare diseases begin in childhood. Life looks different when your days revolve around medical routines, therapies, and appointments—all in the pursuit of a better quality of life for your child. Often, photography is the last thing on a family’s mind. That’s why this project means so much to me. These moments matter. Document your now. 🤍
Our community is made up of so many beautiful faces, and I’m honored to share some of them here. 🦓
“Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.”
February 28, 2026 | Rare Disease Day
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