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Marisa McGrody
Marisa Erin Photography Photographer
New York
On March 6th, 2016 I lost my mother to melanoma suddenly and unexpectedly. It was one of the most difficult life experiences I’ve ever had to endure.
Shortly after she passed away, my pre existing health issues got worse. I lost almost complete mobility in my right arm due to benign tumors caused by a health condition I have called neurofibromatosis. I thought to myself, I’m right handed, I love to play tennis, I love to cook and I’m a photographer. I had to figure out how to live and how to work very quickly and I did.
I’m still working as a photographer with just one arm. I love what I do and this is how I’ve been working for the last 3 years. At the moment I'm battling cancer, but I have not let it stop me from doing the things I love and being there for my loved ones too.