The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep organization is one I became involved with a few months ago by going through the application process. Giving back is essential to me; I try to volunteer as much as possible with photographer charities.

The reason for writing this blog post is two fold: there is a need for more photographers in some areas we serve and there’s a need to spread awareness of this organization to parents and hospitals. Many people-even other photographers-I talk with have no idea this organization exists; I’d hate to see a grieving family go without Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep services because there wasn’t enough awareness about the network.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) is a network of volunteer photographers that do infant remembrance photography at the family’s request as a gift when the family suffers the loss of an infant.

If you are a photographer and interested in giving back professionally, please consider applying to join this organization at the link above.

If you are a parent or family member facing the passing of an infant, or know someone who is, I am so sorry for your loss. If you wish to have the gift of NILMDTS, please inquire with your hospital and/or visit the website above to find more information for your area.

For more information about what we volunteer photographers do, please visit the link above.