DeCesari Photography is pleased to announce that I am also a member of the Pictures of Hope Foundation! I am also the only member in Rhode Island.
What is the Pictures of Hope Foundation?
Pictures of Hope is a charitable organization of professional photographers who provide complimentary, documentary-style, photography sessions to babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and their families. The Pictures of Hope Foundation is comprised of photographers (many of whom are “NICU mothers” themselves) from across the United States and Canada who are dedicated to donating their time to a cause they believe in, and sharing the gift of photography with families in need.
Why Pictures of Hope?
Throughout pregnancy most parents don’t anticipate the possibility of their baby needing to stay in the NICU after birth. Whatever that reason may be, time spent in the NICU is often an unexpected journey for families, a journey full of overwhelming emotions…sadness, confusion, hope, celebration, and unfortunately, at times grief. Throughout this roller coaster of emotions, many parents do not consider the importance of documenting these precious moments in their lives nor do they think about how much they will truly cherish these images years down the road. In some cases, a little extra TLC from the NICU is needed to be sure the little one gets off to the best possible start, for these families on the road to well being, photographs are a wonderful reminder of just how far their little one has come, however, photographs also play a necessary and very important role in the healing process for other families. In the most heart breaking circumstances, photos may be the only tangible keepsakes some parents have of their precious little one. All Pictures of Hope participating photographers are dedicated to providing NICU families with invaluable images you will cherish forever, captured in a sensitive and caring manner.
Personal Touch
My oldest daughter, Arianna, was born at 28 weeks and spent many many weeks in the NICU at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence. It was a heart breaking but powerful experience. It brought my family closer together and has given me a great respect for what my daughter has overcome in her short life. I want all families to be able to have memories of this time – to look back on, to see just how far their son or daughter has come!
If you know someone that has a child(ren) in the NICU and would enjoy a complimentary photo session, please have them contact me: 401.286.1949 or jennifer@decesariphotography.com
Love the belly shot – and the one with Natie!
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