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NILMDTS offers the gift of healing, hope and honor to parents experiencing the death of a baby through the overwhelming power of remembrance portraits. Professional-level photographers volunteer their time to conduct an intimate portrait session, capturing the only moments parents spend with their babies. Parents are gifted with delicately retouched heirloom black and white portraits free of charge.

Kristina and Ricky have the most adorable kids. Like seriously cute with their blonde hair, blue eyes and contagious smiles. They are neighbors down the street, and I have had the good fortune to photograph them several times throughout the years. Most recently, for Kristina’s maternity photos, modeling a couple dresses in my collection.

If you can’t tell from his proud smile, Camden is going to be the best big brother to baby Abram when he arrives in just a few short weeks. Greg & Marissa are sure to enjoy the extra set of hands! I’m not sure how he feels about diaper duty though!

A quick 30 minute photo session was just the perfect amount of time to walk around Meadowbrook Park in Urbana. The flowers there are so gorgeous and the way the yellow flowers add a pop of contrast to Jen’s red dress is so lovely. Doesn’t she have the cutest little bump?! Best wishes to the Tamas family as they soon welcome their newest addition!

Saturday I had the honor of photographing the Luke Remington I Made a Difference Walk in Rantoul, IL.  The walk, now in it’s 11th year donates 100% of it’s proceeds to The American Cancer Society and other cancer related organizations.  The evening started off with the National Anthem, and then a reading of names of the honored by Jessica Holmes while Amazing Grace played softly in the background.  Following reading was the survivor walk.  This is always such a moving moment at events like this and it was inspiring to see the bond they all shared.