Monday, February 27, 2017

Triplets!! A Preemie Prints NICU Grad Photo Shoot

Please enjoy Preemie Prints' families’ inspirational story & photos. 
Consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. We thank our supporters, Preemie Prints volunteers, and donors for allowing us to continue touching the lives of NICU, preemie, and angel families.


We pray these special memories from Preemie Prints 
will help families heal and remember how strong 
they were in overcoming their NICU journey together.

A NICU STORY | THOUGHTS FROM MOM
"Our triplets were born at 30 weeks and 4 days. We were blessed to have no major issues at birth. Baby B required oxygen for 2 days, they each were treated for jaundice, and all have a heart murmur. However, Baby A suffered from an intestinal infection that was life threatening. Thankfully it was caught early, treated and he is now healthy and strong. We were blessed to have nothing but the best doctors, nurses, therapists and technicians caring for our children while at the Florida hospital.  We cannot thank them enough.
We were told from the moment that we were pregnant with triplets that the pregnancy was high risk. We knew what could go wrong. However, we remained steadfast in prayer and leaned on our faith that our God who blessed us with the opportunity to become pregnant, would also bless us to carry our babies to term healthy and strong. Our time in the NICU was tough, but we spoke with the other parents, made friends and leaned on each other for support and encouragement. Pray, stay positive and keep an open mind and heart. It will seem tough, but your baby is a fighter. Their strength while in the NICU will surprise you! They are teeny tiny, yet strong and mighty, so you have no choice but to be just as tough.
We started a blog to share our journey. It's therapeutic to write about your experiences. Due to hormonal imbalance, we relied on infertility drugs to assist us with becoming pregnant. We did not need an ivf, but know many families who did. Either way, natural, assisted or not, we're beyond blessed to be parents of strong and preemie triplets. Our biggest achievement and greatest blessings.     Http://3paynesinapod.com "



This photo session was taken and donated by Preemie Prints volunteer photographer, Cassandra Chang.

A Note From Cassandra:
“I was able to catch up with the 3 lil "Paynes" in a Pod after one of their doctors visits one evening. Anyone can tell you working with any baby in the evening can be bad (VERY BAD) however these three were awesome and did I mention they drove over an hour for the doctors, spent time there and then drove another 20min to me?? The personalities of these three are so complimentary to each other, one was singing, the other was "ham"ming it up (until the camera came out of course), and the third was quietly escaping while her siblings distracted us! Normally I would edit and do a head swap (or two) for a family photo however do you see the smiles on those parents and the three different directions each baby is looking? Well it was such a happy moment (even though dinnertime had passed) so I left it because quite honestly it was so them. I can only hope I get the privilege of seeing these three again!"


Photos belong to our volunteer photographers, families, 
and organization please do not use for any purpose. 
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Preemie Prints is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing hope with NICU families through a variety of support programs. One of those programs is the gift of NICU photography and preemie photography. NICU families from across the US can request a no-charge photography session by a Preemie Prints volunteer. The family request from can be found on the right side of our website. These sessions are free of charge and for any NICU family, regardless of time spent in the NICU. The NICU photo shoot can take place inside the NICU or after baby is discharged and at home until their 1st birthday. Facing time in a NICU with a premature or critically ill baby is an extremely difficult time for families. Preemie Prints has a mission to share hope by letting families know they are not alone. Preemie Prints currently has over 100 volunteers nationwide. We are always looking for more volunteers to share in our mission! If you are interested, please email sherri@preemieprints.org and visit our website at www.preemieprints.org. To date Preemie Prints and our volunteers have gifted over 400 NICU family sessions. 

This was a Preemie Prints NICU graduate photography session that took place near Orlando, FL.


We're thankful to the family for sharing their story & memories in support of other NICU families.

Welcome, Stephanie! New Photography Volunteer

Please help us welcome volunteer photographer, Stephanie! She will be helping give the gift of NICU photography to preemie and NICU families in Mississippi!


Stephanie Booth
Stephanie Booth Photography
stephanieboothphotography@gmail.com

Service Area: Tupelo
Hospitals: North Mississippi Medical Center, Women's Hospital of Tupelo


About Stephanie:
“Hi, I'm Stephanie! I am a family documentary and lifestyle photographer in Tupelo, MS where I live with my husband. The power of photography became clear to me when I first started photographing our goddaughter. Our families live far apart, so I cherish every moment captured in our short times together! Preemie Prints offers me the opportunity to give that gift of connection and beauty to families going through an uncertain and exhausting season. I look forward to participating in this small way in their brave fight.”


www.preemieprints.org
Preemie Prints is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing hope with NICU families through a variety of support programs. One of those programs is the gift of NICU photography and preemie photography. NICU families from across the US can request a no-charge photography session by a Preemie Prints volunteer. The family request from can be found on the right side of our website. These sessions are free of charge and for any NICU family, regardless of time spent in the NICU. The NICU photo shoot can take place inside the NICU or after baby is discharged and at home until their 1st birthday. Facing time in a NICU with a premature or critically ill baby is an extremely difficult time for families. Preemie Prints has a mission to share hope by letting families know they are not alone. Preemie Prints currently has over 100 volunteers nationwide. We are always looking for more volunteers to share in our mission! If you are interested, please email sherri@preemieprints.org and visit our website at www.preemieprints.org. To date Preemie Prints and our volunteers have gifted over 500 NICU family sessions.

Welcome New Photography Volunteer, Michelle!

Please help us welcome volunteer photographer, Michelle! She will be helping give the gift of NICU photography to preemie and NICU families in Ohio!


Michelle Clements-Pitstick
Pitstick Picture Patch

Service Area: Dayton
Hospitals: Miami Valley, Kettering, Soin, Southview, Springfield Regional, Miami Valley South


About Michelle:
“Hello my name is Michelle Clements-Pitstick. I am a Firefighter/EMT as well as a stay at home mom. I have done photography for the past 12 years which began through my fire investigator career. I absolutely love photography and most of all being able to give back to the community. My newest little boy was in the NICU for two weeks. I am a mother to two little boy and I also live on a farm. My husband and I keep busy but we are very involved with out community. I look forward working with you and your families in the future.”


www.preemieprints.org
Preemie Prints is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing hope with NICU families through a variety of support programs. One of those programs is the gift of NICU photography and preemie photography. NICU families from across the US can request a no-charge photography session by a Preemie Prints volunteer. The family request from can be found on the right side of our website. These sessions are free of charge and for any NICU family, regardless of time spent in the NICU. The NICU photo shoot can take place inside the NICU or after baby is discharged and at home until their 1st birthday. Facing time in a NICU with a premature or critically ill baby is an extremely difficult time for families. Preemie Prints has a mission to share hope by letting families know they are not alone. Preemie Prints currently has over 100 volunteers nationwide. We are always looking for more volunteers to share in our mission! If you are interested, please email sherri@preemieprints.org and visit our website at www.preemieprints.org. To date Preemie Prints and our volunteers have gifted over 500 NICU family sessions.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Welcome New Photography Volunteer, Eleanor!

Please help us welcome volunteer photographer, Eleanor! She will be helping give the gift of NICU photography to preemie and NICU families in Pennsylvania!




Service Area: Berks


Hospitals: Reading Hospital, St. Josephs Hospital, Ephrata, Lancaster General, willing to travel to Hershey if needed

About Eleanor:

“I am a portrait and family Photographer based in Reading, Berks, PA. I love capturing family moments and telling stories with my camera. I did my first ever NICU session for a friend and was blown away by how much the pictures meant to the family. I was so delighted to be able to bring joy to a family during a difficult time and would love to be able to keep doing that.”


www.preemieprints.org
Preemie Prints is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing hope with NICU families through a variety of support programs. One of those programs is the gift of NICU photography and preemie photography. NICU families from across the US can request a no-charge photography session by a Preemie Prints volunteer. The family request from can be found on the right side of our website. These sessions are free of charge and for any NICU family, regardless of time spent in the NICU. The NICU photo shoot can take place inside the NICU or after baby is discharged and at home until their 1st birthday. Facing time in a NICU with a premature or critically ill baby is an extremely difficult time for families. Preemie Prints has a mission to share hope by letting families know they are not alone. Preemie Prints currently has over 100 volunteers nationwide. We are always looking for more volunteers to share in our mission! If you are interested, please email sherri@preemieprints.org and visit our website at www.preemieprints.org. To date Preemie Prints and our volunteers have gifted over 500 NICU family sessions.

Welcome, Pamela! New Photography Volunteer

Please help us welcome volunteer photographer, Pamela! She will be helping give the gift of NICU photography to preemie and NICU families in Ohio!


Pamela Ebel
BluLense Photography & Video


Service Area: Great Cincinnati area


Hospitals: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Christ Hospital, Bethesa Hospital, Mercy, UC Hospital, Good Samaritan


About Pamela:

“I have had a pull on my heart from photography as long as I can remember... I professionally transitioned from a corporate video producer into freelance photography, then later on to opening my own business following a trip abroad to Egypt 2006. During that trip I quickly realized what I thought was going to be a walk through history became a eye opening experience to the hardships so many beautiful faces endure. The grace seen in people eyes no matter the situation joyful or tearful throughout life's events is moving and timeless. I feel blessed to share this skill, from that point forward I dedicated a portion of myself to volunteer service; even if the only thing I had to offer was capturing a smile.”


www.preemieprints.org
Preemie Prints is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing hope with NICU families through a variety of support programs. One of those programs is the gift of NICU photography and preemie photography. NICU families from across the US can request a no-charge photography session by a Preemie Prints volunteer. The family request from can be found on the right side of our website. These sessions are free of charge and for any NICU family, regardless of time spent in the NICU. The NICU photo shoot can take place inside the NICU or after baby is discharged and at home until their 1st birthday. Facing time in a NICU with a premature or critically ill baby is an extremely difficult time for families. Preemie Prints has a mission to share hope by letting families know they are not alone. Preemie Prints currently has over 100 volunteers nationwide. We are always looking for more volunteers to share in our mission! If you are interested, please email sherri@preemieprints.org and visit our website at www.preemieprints.org. To date Preemie Prints and our volunteers have gifted over 500 NICU family sessions.