I am a volunteer photographer for NILMDTS.org (Now I lay me down to sleep). If a mother gives birth to a stillborn child or one who will soon pass away, the hospital or parents can call me and I will do a free session for them and their Angel. The photographs are tactfully done and I create black and white copies images only (unless otherwise requested). Many parents feel that having pictures of their Angel is a part of the healing process. You don't have to contact me through the organization to schedule a free shoot, my contact information is here.
February 20, 2008
I just wanted to tell you and everyone how indeed special and unique you are to undertake such a touching and valued venture with NILMDTS.
I have heard of you for the first time tonight on the News and was simply blown away by the work that you do.
It takes a unique person to be able to do that I think.
While I am a photographer, I am still at the dabbling stage, not a lot of equipment and sit in awe of photographers such as you.
Posted by: Kit Cross | April 28, 2009 at 08:29 PM
I am a photographer as well and had a stillborn son almost 2yrs ago this June. I've always done this as a hobby and the last couple of year have made some money at it. I feel like this is my calling to do this for someone. Someone I don't know and never met did this for me, and I treasure my pictures;it's all I have. They've been in an albumn in my purse ever since I picked them up from the hospital. I can't take them out. So if it means that much to me, then I know how much it will mean to someone else. How do I get hooked up doing this? I want to do it too, I want to help someone else that will walk in my shoes. Please let me know. Thank you.
Posted by: Julie English | April 20, 2011 at 07:12 PM
I had a stillborn baby in 2009, since I found out I was pregnant, I knew it was going to be a boy so I named him Nathan Alexander.. I loved him since even before I conceived him. I wanted to be a mom so badly that when I lost him, part of me died with him forever!!..I wish I could have my son with me but now all I can do is go visit his little grave at the cemetery.. God!!! I will never be the same I was before!!!
Posted by: Lucia Henriquez | August 10, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Where can I find pictures of these special babies on your site?
Posted by: Gwen | February 25, 2012 at 06:16 PM
You can find them on my new site, www.photosbysonja.net
Posted by: Sonja Yearsley | February 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM
thank you
Posted by: Gwen | February 28, 2012 at 01:17 PM