When I lost my daughter at 10.5 weeks into my pregnancy, I needed a way to grieve and express my emotion and to heal. I began looking for answers on the internet. I came across a wonderful site that gave me some comfort, Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
My husband and I had already taken some pictures of our daughter and I was beginning to feel like I was somehow wrong for taking a picture of my child after she became an angel. However, seeing the beautiful work of the photographers and knowing that I was not alone in needing some type of physical memory of the child I had just lost, gave me a sense of peace.
I would like to offer some of that peace to mothers, fathers, and families of angel babies. The NILMDTS organization offers wonderful free services to parents that have lost or are experiencing the loss of a child at least 25 weeks of gestation. I would like to offer my hand and heart to to those with the loss of a child at ANY age of term.
If I may be honest, my daughter MacKenzie was only 10.5 weeks gestation, and while she was not fully developed, she was still our daughter. She was beautiful, and pure, and ours...
I offer my service to you at your hospital or home or any other place you may choose to have your private photo session. I want to capture the precious moments that you have with your angel baby. Whether your child has already become an angel, or you know that this will happen, my heart and compassion are yours.
I know that those experiencing this loss may not first think of or understand having their child photographed, but offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives.
If you have any concerns or reservations about having your angel's portrait taken, please watch this video from NBC's Today Show~FAQ~ 1. What will Precious Memories provide for the family?
We can provide you with heirloom memories of your precious baby. At minimum you will be provided with a CD file of your baby (images retouched) and a copyright release so that you can personally reproduce the images at a developer of your choice. We will also give you an online photo gallery that is password protected so that you may share with your family and friends your beautiful angel. We can also provide prints that you purchase at cost. 2. How does the Angel Baby program work?
At your request, we will come to your hospital, home, or hospice location for a private and sensitive photography session. I am dedicated to making this photography session as loving, sensitive and private as possible. 3.When should I contact Precious Memories or NILMDTS?
Please contact us As Soon As Possible! Some parents are contacting the NILMDTS affiliated photographers knowing the child they are carrying to term will not survive. Some parents may not of heard of Precious Memories or NILMDTS through their hospitals, and contact us afterwards. In several cases, we may be available to do a private session at the funeral home. 4. How much will the services of Precious Memories cost?
Absolutely nothing! No parent should ever have to worry about cost during this time. We are providing our time and services, as a gift from our heart. 5. I had a miscarriage at home. Would you still be able to offer your service to me and my family?
Even if you did not deliver your baby in a hospital, I am more than happy to come to your home to photograph you and your child. 6. We are still pregnant but know that our child has passed away and have scheduled a delivery. What do we do now?
If you are still pregnant and would like to have some "belly shots" of you and your child and family, I would like to come to your home to take these and when you are scheduled to deliver, I will come to the hospital and be there to photograph you and your angel. 7. I live outside of Utah County or in a different state. Can and how do I get these services?
Please go to the NILMDTS website and type in your zip code. They will find you a photographer in your area! |
