Friday, April 7, 2017

Asher's NICU 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 DAD
After looking into adoption a couple of years ago and having to withdraw from the program due to some unforeseen circumstances, we decided to began the surrogacy journey the early part of 2016.  On August 15th, 2016 we received conformation of pregnancy via blood test. The entire surrogacy process is unbelievable. Our experience has been incredible with our surrogate and her family.  The passing of Avery only brought all of our family and friends closer together.  The loss of Avery and the fight to keep Asher alive has been and continues to be a very emotional experience.  The amount of support from friends and family has been unbelievable. The tremendous amount of prayers we are receiving is incredible for us and baby Asher.” 


Asher’s photo session was taken and donated by Preemie Prints volunteer photographer, Minvi Duncan.
A Note From Minvi:
“Very excited to meet Baby Asher and his dad, Casey Davis. We finally got our schedules to work and last Thursday, I drove to the Presbyterian Dallas to meet them. I remembered going to this very same hospital 14 years ago when I was precariously pregnant with our youngest daughter. It was bittersweet coming back and being able to pay forward the blessings we've been given since her birth. Casey is such a devoted and loving dad. I can tell right away how proud he is of his gentle little boy, Asher. Casey was kind enough to share some wonderful pictures of their little family and ranch home. I was saddened to know from his story that Asher's twin did not make it. Asher is such a sweet baby and was very quiet and patient all through out our session. He continues to grow and has gained weight since being born so prematurely. I wish him and his wonderful parents, Casey and James, prayers for continued growth and healing so that the family can finally settle contently in their beautiful home.”





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 Dallas, TX.


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

Welcome New Photography Volunteer, Tracy!

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




Service Area: Woodlands
Hospitals: Conroe Regional Medical Center




About Tracy:
“I love photography. It’s changed my life for the better. A lot of people have cameras, but it’s not a passion for everyone. I find there is always something new to learn and you can never really get bored. I’d like to help by assisting people create new memories or restore old ones, with all the negative stuff going on in the world, it’s nice to do something good.”


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.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Welcome Samantha! New Photography Volunteer

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


Samantha Patterson
Samantha Rae Photography


Service Area: Concord area, Pembroke area, Manchester area, Chichester, Loudon
Hospitals: Concord Hospital, Concord NH; Elliott Hospital, Manchester NH; CMC, Manchester NH



About Samantha:
“I have always had a love for photography. It was a way to be able to capture a moment and be able to hold onto it forever. As I grew older and became a mother, this became even more important to me. My specialty in photography is lifestyle. This is where I document moments in your family's day that may not seem all that important at the time, but I believe every interaction a family has with one another is important. Anywhere from mom or dad helping the kids with homework, while the other is preparing a meal, or soothing a fussy toddler. These moments are a part of your family history and deserve to be held onto and presevered, as well. I decided to volunteer with Preemie Prints, to be of service to such brave and amazing families. This organization gives us photographers an opportunity to give back to the families who have already been through so much.”


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, Rita!

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



Service Area: Houston, West University, Bellaire, River Oaks, Galleria, Medical Center
Hospitals: Medical Center Hospitals and the Women's Hospital


About Rita:
“As a mother of three, I'm constantly in awe of how many everyday moments with our children are so precious. For me, photography is a way to forever freeze those subtle, fleeting moments, be it a tiny hand stifling a yawn or the placid expression of a newborn lost in dream, so that they can be cherished again and again. I like to take pictures of my own life as it unfolds. My approach to photographing newborns is similar. I try to visually tell a spontaneous story of the subject in that particular moment in time using natural light, subtle backgrounds and textures, and props to enhance, rather than overwhelm the subject. To make sure that I can capture those precious, authentic moments, both big and small, visible and and not so visible, I use the following equipment: Nikon D810”


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.

Mason's 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
"Mason was born on Christmas of 2016 weighing 5 pounds 9.5 ounces. NO matter what they go through they WILL overcome it. We were in the NICU for two months."



Mason’s photo session was taken and donated by Preemie Prints volunteer photographer, Owen.
A Note From Jenny:
“It was such an honor to meet Mason and his sweet family. He was so alert during the session and even gave us a few smiles. He's such a strong little guy and his family loves him so much. I'm happy to be a part of capturing such cute memories for them all.”




Photos belong to our volunteer photographers, families, 
and organization please do not use for any purpose. 
____________________________________________

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 Spring, TX.


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