tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post5323953238367193184..comments2023-09-08T02:30:11.257-07:00Comments on GO{4}PRO Photography!: PerspectiveLeah Remillethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09518013452348811017noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-35865596587123275202010-05-27T13:33:27.781-07:002010-05-27T13:33:27.781-07:00i just signed up. but i know that this would be s...i just signed up. but i know that this would be so hard, and i like you, would cry...a lot!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10803684049269120829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-47727734491205128632010-05-21T17:03:51.758-07:002010-05-21T17:03:51.758-07:00I started out my profession as a PICU/NICU nurse, ...I started out my profession as a PICU/NICU nurse, and have been looking to 'help out' in some way. This is exactly what I want to be a part of... Thank you for bringing this to my/our attention.rebeccahttp://rtwophotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-19344035536438649922010-05-20T10:00:11.288-07:002010-05-20T10:00:11.288-07:00Thank you. I have been going back and forth about ...Thank you. I have been going back and forth about doing this. My bigest concern has been my availability. We are a one car household with a little boy and picking up and leaving is tough. I want to be a part of it more than ever after reading your post. How often in a month do most people get called?Mary Nichols Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161424573711606161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-88105547637299394312010-05-20T05:25:36.698-07:002010-05-20T05:25:36.698-07:00I would love to do this but thought you had to be ...I would love to do this but thought you had to be a professional photographer. I have no desire to make photography a business but it's my passion and I wonder if they'd allow me to participate?Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396559803002410028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-40610395522349070942010-05-19T21:35:12.992-07:002010-05-19T21:35:12.992-07:00Oh my goodness, I am so elated to here that some o...Oh my goodness, I am so elated to here that some of you have or will be signing up, thats wonderful! <br /><br />For those of you who have questions, we will have some one directly from NILMDTS answering them for you so ask away here and I'll get you some answers!Leah Remillethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518013452348811017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-50618896662466294542010-05-19T20:17:03.925-07:002010-05-19T20:17:03.925-07:00All of you who volunteer are AMAZING to me. I thin...All of you who volunteer are AMAZING to me. I think often of joining and then can never bring myself to do so because I really think I would crumble with tears. I write this as my 3 1/2 month old is sleeping in the next room and I thank God every day that I was able to have him home (as well as my 3 year old.) You who have the strength to do this are angels and I commend every one of you. Perhaps one day I can make that move, but until then, God bless every one of you.kisahttp://www.kisakoenig.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-28742280228817599292010-05-19T20:05:58.665-07:002010-05-19T20:05:58.665-07:00I have the same problem like Jennifer. I'm not...I have the same problem like Jennifer. I'm not sure if I'm pro enough, if my photos are good enough, if I even have the equipment to do this.photography by anika alonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244775625686184193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-13323393588796932892010-05-19T19:26:25.219-07:002010-05-19T19:26:25.219-07:00I just volunteered. I don't even have a websi...I just volunteered. I don't even have a website yet. I have been building a portfolio for the last few months now. After reading your first post about NILMDTS I went to volunteer and then read their application and felt like I wouldn't be pro enough. After this latest post I decided to go for it. I want to help so badly. It is in their hands now. THANK YOU!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252109771831930649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-42107272329584029002010-05-19T19:24:02.839-07:002010-05-19T19:24:02.839-07:00So inspiring! I want to volunteer but my fear is ...So inspiring! I want to volunteer but my fear is that my tears and emotions will make me forget to photograph the precious last moments. I'm not even a newborn photographer but feel drawn to this organization.Stephaniehttp://www.stephiebphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-20632059843110619442010-05-19T18:31:53.426-07:002010-05-19T18:31:53.426-07:00I am not a photographer, but I will pass on the wo...I am not a photographer, but I will pass on the word to anyone I know. I think what you are doing is noble, unselfish, and so courageous. I admire your gift of giving, and I hope you achieve your goal of getting more photographers to join you.Jeanninehttp://kinderkouture.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-77597439297252638582010-05-19T16:26:25.967-07:002010-05-19T16:26:25.967-07:00I just have the same problems like a lot of others...I just have the same problems like a lot of others, I don't think my photos are good enough and I'm not sure I can hold the camera still, because I will be crying my eyes out with the parents.photography by anika alonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244775625686184193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-11842455009918242612010-05-19T14:51:27.601-07:002010-05-19T14:51:27.601-07:00What a lovely post! You've inspired me to sign...What a lovely post! You've inspired me to sign up. Thank you.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052141174179224131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-9144465711874904112010-05-19T14:34:20.110-07:002010-05-19T14:34:20.110-07:00Leah, do you have to be proficient with a speedlig...Leah, do you have to be proficient with a speedlight? I don't even own one at the moment, so I'd need to get one and practice with it.<br /><br />This post really touched me.Christyhttp://www.christyjohnson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-87894227922264612932010-05-19T13:14:56.097-07:002010-05-19T13:14:56.097-07:00Leah, I just wanted to say that your post about NI...Leah, I just wanted to say that your post about NILMDTS is very well-written. I remember visiting their site last year and was a sobbing mess upon watching the video. It hurts to thank how much pain these families suffer. I just cannot imagine. God bless you in your work for NILMDTS & the families you serve.Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558982571891959643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-48435251966753743252010-05-19T13:09:37.992-07:002010-05-19T13:09:37.992-07:00How do I join?How do I join?Clarissa Stagg Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319525100416595898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-54069223178451926652010-05-19T12:37:47.532-07:002010-05-19T12:37:47.532-07:00I think the only thing worse than not having a pho...I think the only thing worse than not having a photographer available is for a hospital to not even know about it. <br /><br />Even if you don't feel ready or strong enough yet to be a photographer for NILMDTS, you can still help spread the word. No one wants to have to plan and do research on what to do if you don't get to leave with your little one. My local hospital didn't know about it and so I was so glad that I went to take in the flyers. You can just print off flyers from their website to give them. Make sure they are informed! <br /><br />Thank you, Leah, so much for sharing your story. You are so strong!Kathy Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02580037193885034182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-54599416273645684722010-05-19T10:41:17.226-07:002010-05-19T10:41:17.226-07:00Sweet Sweet Natalie. I knew as soon as I read the ...Sweet Sweet Natalie. I knew as soon as I read the comment on my phone it was going to be you. You have been in my prayers. I cried harder reading your comment then I did writing this post. I saw on your blog that you will be speaking at a Women's Conf. Oh how I miss Laie and wish I could be there for it. <br /><br />Little Pieces: Based on the name, I say you are professional enough. But you can email and confirm. I signed up a long time ago, I think before I even had my business license. So yes, I believe you can. <br /><br />For those of you who are going to join. I'm so proud of you and thankful that you are willing to do this. It's of course a difficult task but we will be blessed for it! I am sure of that! Photographers are passionate people by nature, I believe that makes us ALL great candidates.Leah Remillethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518013452348811017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-9183127171258131702010-05-19T10:33:23.361-07:002010-05-19T10:33:23.361-07:00God bless you and all of the other NILMDS photogra...God bless you and all of the other NILMDS photographers. It takes a very special person to be able to give this gift.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896414914465153071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-73414370142259990042010-05-19T10:17:52.812-07:002010-05-19T10:17:52.812-07:00Thank you for this. I have gone back and forth ab...Thank you for this. I have gone back and forth about working with them, my fear too being about not being good enough. After watching my brother and his wife go through this twice, I always thought there was nothing I could do. I will be contacting them shortly to start the process of joining. You found just the right words.Alison Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223729990619092871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-49498628323141351562010-05-19T09:57:06.691-07:002010-05-19T09:57:06.691-07:00ps. good for you for doing that. . . I have been ...ps. good for you for doing that. . . I have been on the mommy side of that fight and it is a terrible place to be. I am also a photographer, but when you're baby is dying, you're definitely not thinking about taking photographs. You're holding him, watching monitors and waiting to see the last rise and fall of his chest. We have some nurse made pics from a point and shoot as well. . . God bless.Natalie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03306521406053336039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-4141254614175369572010-05-19T09:55:07.503-07:002010-05-19T09:55:07.503-07:00this rips out my soul.this rips out my soul.Natalie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03306521406053336039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-53938986376787034332010-05-19T07:33:11.800-07:002010-05-19T07:33:11.800-07:00Do you have to be a professional photographer to d...Do you have to be a professional photographer to do this? I'm asking because I don't have a business yet, I'm just starting out. We're military, so we're moving a lot too, but I would love to do this.photography by anika alonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244775625686184193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-68164599836185444232010-05-19T07:28:46.618-07:002010-05-19T07:28:46.618-07:00I have thought and prayed so very hard about this....I have thought and prayed so very hard about this...about using my "skills" as a photographer to help others, to show them love and compassion, and to be a testament of my faith by showing others the selflessness of Christ through this art. I've struggled though, with finding the confidence in myself to go through with it. I've been going back and forth between this organization and Operation Love, which provides portrait services to families with a loved one being deployed, or coming home from a deployment. They both equally call out to my heart.<br /><br />This post was very inspiring for me. I also didn't know that you could shadow for as long as you feel the need, that helps me tremendously to know that. Thanks so much Leah. Oh, and by the way, should I decide to join NILMDTS, I will most definitely be a cryer too....Amy Pinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514432255126291791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-62589790469355047682010-05-19T06:14:10.614-07:002010-05-19T06:14:10.614-07:00as an area coordinator with Now I Lay Me Down to S...as an area coordinator with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep I want to say thank you for sharing your story! if we could all recruit just one more photographer then we would be able to service more families, so thank you for sharing the importance of NILMDTS!sandyhttp://www.momentsfromtheheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610166433689602437.post-74740148062125047492010-05-19T05:07:56.705-07:002010-05-19T05:07:56.705-07:00Thank you for doing this very special and inspirin...Thank you for doing this very special and inspiring post. I lost my son during birth six months ago. It was very sudden and unexpected and we did not know about NILMDTS. The hospital picture was horrible but we took some with our iphone that I have been able to edit and make look like how I remember my baby and they are very private but precious to me! What this organization does is so needed and so honorable. I hope that one day I may be able to minister to others through it - when I am emotionally ready...<br />Here is a post I wrote about the loss myself and other mothers have experienced. I hope it can further inspire those who are considering serving through NILMDTS.<br /><br />http://lovelybud.typepad.com/lovely-bud/2010/05/thoughts-on-motherhood-loss-and-the-sea.htmlSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026873503564055274noreply@blogger.com