Quadriplegic Inspirational Story & Award-Winning Photoshoot

Sam Harrison doesn’t let his handicap or wheelchair slow him down or keep him from being a devoted father and husband. I had the special opportunity to photograph them and earn Silver and Bronze with Distinction Awards with The Portrait Masters international competition.
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Sam and his wife Ashley have a strong, supportive relationship and I wanted to capture their physical and emotional connection in sophisticated, contemporary portraits in my home portrait studio. I also had some fun with the Harrison kids and their dad in some creative, fine-art portraits.
Sam is a C5 quadriplegic as a result of a snow-boarding accident in 2008. He has beaten the odds and works hard to provide for his family not only financially, but emotionally and spiritually. You will love hearing from Sam, Ashley and their three children what it’s like to live with a quadriplegic!
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[@Whatreally123]

The wife is amazing. In an age where people cheat or breakup for the most inane reasons, she has stood by her man in all these challenging times. Bless her and the family.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Yes, Ashley is an incredible woman! I'm blessed to know her :)

[@someonerandom6379]

My partner has a spinal cord injury and we are always looking for ways to help him feel comfortable in photos, these wonderful images have given me a ton of ideas. Also, what a great family, the children are an absolute credit to their parents. ❤

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Hello, I'm sorry your partner has that limitation. It can be a challenge to work around. I'm glad you have some new ideas to not hold back from including him in portraits! :)

[@impressionsoflight9263]

Amazing! As a photographer one of my biggest takes from that is that when you look at the images you are totally immersed in them and there’s not even a single thought of the technical stuff that as photographers we tend to notice and be interested in. There was one comment early in the video that I sort of didn’t like. “I’m a C5 quadriplegic” No your not, you’re an incredible man and an amazing parent, that just happens to have an injury. I hope I explained that properly 🙏

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Yes, I understand what you are saying! :) Thank you for the feedback!

[@brendadickson9583]

Wow one of the most beautiful family 😍😍😍😍😍God bless this happy home n they have beautiful too with eyes like their daddy.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Yes, they are an amazing family and the kids were blessed with their father's eyes :)

[@lalane5023]

Beautiful video of Sam and Ashley! We love them, they are amazing. 💚💙

[@edithcabrera5086]

Thank God for his family, God bless them always,

[@katelynduncan6897]

Their kids got his beautiful blue eyes! They pierce through you!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

I totally agree! And they are the nicest family you'll ever meet :)

[@reesestone77]

You beautifully captured images and their story. My mother became paralyzed a month after my 6th birthday( I am now 44), so this touched my heart to see their story being shared!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much! I'm so sorry your mother suffered paralysis!

[@augustoingramlopez2883]

Bella Historia de Vida, captar mediante Imágenes fotografiacas creadas en una sesión en estudio. Eso es Arte. Felicidades. Bendiciones

[@debraarnold3703]

Their story is inspiring, that's a fact. Stunningly so.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Hi Debra, yes, I agree with you! They are an amazing family :)

[@paralifetv-youreverydaywhe8314]

Beautiful family! When my kids where little I would drag them along the floors from my wheelchair while they hang on the back.. Human Swiffer. They had a blast and I had clean floors! :)

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

That is so awesome! I'm sure your kids loved that!!

[@stephenmatthews5437]

This amazing family couldn't have chosen a better photographer. The images are superb, they all have a certain quality about them. I own photographic lighting that you'd probably love to have, if only I had your skill and knowledge as well. To create what you do with just Speedlight's, is just amazing.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much Stephen for sharing this with me!! I honestly had no idea speedlites could create this type of light when I first started shooting in my home studio. Once I experimented enough to find the right modifying techniques I decided to stay compact and work with what I had :)

[@ranasafou422]

You guys are an amazing family 👪 ❤️ God bless

[@debbieburnett9817]

What a beautiful story!! And your photos are amazing ❤️

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much! :)

[@msally7240]

God bless you! Amazing❤

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Awe...thank you so much! I need all the blessings I can get :)

[@rarindraprakarsa4376]

The airplane on wheelchair is just awesome idea...

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

haha...thanks! It was fun to make :)

[@garyhammond5267]

Wow, what an awesome gift they received from your talent!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

thank you so much for the feedback! :)

[@HumbertoAbed]

Beautiful photos, story and love the fact that you did it with 3 regular flashes, no studio strobes at all.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I would love to use larger strobes but the three speedlites do the job in my small space :)

[@kyliestorm_music]

Beautiful photos

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you Kylie! :)

[@dianecrofoot7955]

So sweet

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Yes, they are :)

[@hpeace5916]

What a gorgeous family 💕

[@tammyguest6300]

Inspirational, and stunning!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jamesthomasphotography2991]

Beautiful pictures and a great video. I'm not sure why you don't have a million subscribers. Just wow!!!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Hi James, thanks! I would LOVE to have a million subscribers...haha :)

[@christinajules9290]

What a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing their story and their lovely images.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Yes, they are an incredible family :)

[@albert.artphotography]

Me encanta tu estilo y sencillez ❤❤❤ subscribed

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)

[@antoinettethomas6236]

This family is beauiful just as they are

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

I agree!! They are amazing :)

[@wanda4573]

Totally beautiful family!!!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

yes, they are! Inside and out!! :)

[@sarahdennehy593]

Phenomenal Nicole! WOW

[@brendadickson9583]

You are an amazing photographer wow ❤❤

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Awe...thank you so much! :)

[@algillar8089]

Amazing story and photoshoot....thanks for sharing,

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Hi Al, thank you and you're welcome! :) They are an incredible family!

[@gabrielmendespcd]

Wow..Very Nice, history beautiful

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much! :) I'm glad you liked the video!

[@dianefranke7934]

Awesome

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Hi Diane, thank you so much! :)

[@nwubaonyinyechukwu3130]

Beautiful work Nicole.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

thank you so much! :)

[@Pigletpiggy82]

I love your amazing work

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

thank you so much! :)

[@rairlove5678]

That’s what I’m talking about!!! Keep on keeping on brother

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you!

[@theangryquad3127]

Guys a stud........

[@twikiriizeclare2239]

This is so beautiful 💕

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

thank you so much! :)

[@ckit8176]

Amazing story and photos!!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like the photos! Yes, the Harrisons are an incredible family :)

[@familyfriendlychannel5022]

I grew up with Him!

[@sagapthiyan]

Unique pic's 👍

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

thank you!

[@sharonmcbrayer2613]

Just Beautiful! Do you always show your photos under the mat? Do you sell your photos individually like that? I was looking to do something out of the norm than what everyone else does (give digitals). I want to do something different than just digitals images. Digital images will get put in a drawer somewhere. I was trying to come up with a plan and just wondered what your plan is in your business. Hope you don't mind to share maybe what your packages details.

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Hi Sharon, you can check out my Investments page on my website to see my pricing guides :) I hope they answer your questions. nicolebonillaportrait.com/pricing/

[@tammyreise]

Imagine having a gorgeous man with piercing eyes ! Beautiful family and pictures!

[@NicoleCarsonBonilla]

Thank you so much! :)

[@morgancalvi6675]

Please think of safety...it's not safe to ride behind a wheelchair.As a photographer, there are better ways to promote your company rather than exploiting the disabled.

[@martinball54]

I hate the word "handicap"