We hope these special memories from Preemie Prints will help families heal and remember how strong they were in overcoming their NICU journey together.
The first time baby Mason and his family visited our volunteer photographer's studio (Jennifer Sternal-Johnson of Blackbird Photography ), he had a bit of a tough time--it was a few weeks before his due date and he just wasn't ready. With Preemie Prints sessions, it's important that we prioritize the health and comfort of our little clients. We rescheduled and when he returned, at about 2 weeks past his original due date, he absolutely rocked his session!
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 form 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 1000 NICU family sessions.
This was a Preemie Prints NICU Graduate photography session that took place near Rochester NY.
We're thankful to the family for sharing their story & memories in support of other NICU families.
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