hello my little blog readers! i haven’t meant to neglect you all…i’ve just returned from a whirlwind week in Las Vegas! the WPPI convention was great, as usual, and i had a chance to meet so many amazing photographers. yes, it was a blast! that said, i’m so glad to be home, to squeeze my kiddos…and to breathe fresh ocean air. (second hand smoke is truly brutal!)
this year, the trip to Vegas was not merely to attend international photographer’s convention. in fact, i might have skipped the frenzy, but i had the chance to complete a training program for an organization that i’m so honored to be a part of.
in the past few years i’ve been able to contribute to some incredible non-profit groups, including the EOC Homeless Shelter and Jack’s Helping Hand. these companies, and the people who run them, are modern day heroes. the work is non-glamorous, but the results of their sacrifices are unmeasurable. they truly impact the lives of those they serve.
and while i’m so delighted to continue to donate to these organizations, i’m very honored to announce that i am now part of a charity organization called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
“Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS) is non-profit organization committed to assisting parents and families going through the difficult time when they experience an early infant loss. the photographers are entirely volunteer and offer sensitive photography services to allow families to remember their little angels. for more information, you can visit the NILMDTS website.”
i first heard of this group several years ago and thought it unique. but i couldn’t go there. the photographers for this group offer ‘infant bereavement photography’….and it sounded scary. then my life took a number of twists and turns that i would never choose. i’m not sure if could have faced it all if i didn’t believe that all things work together for good. and now, a year later, the choice to join NILMDTS as a volunteer photographer is truly a privilege.
this might be a surprising post to some of you, as i showcase so many amazing, healthy newborns and babes. but i believe that the work is incredibly important…and you never know who you’ll meet or the needs you’ll encounter in a lifetime. again, for more information, please contact me or visit the NILMDTS website.
thank you for all of your support!
sweet dreams,
L
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5 responses to “.my heart. lisa maksoudian-california children’s photographer”
you are too cool. and special. and i am glad you are my friend – i am so PROUD of you – this is very hard and you are awesome!
jen 🙂
I was in the training room with you Lisa! I wish I’d known you were there. I’ve been so excited about NILMDTS, but I must admit the orientation frightened me a little. I’ve taken photos like this before but only of babies that looked perfectly healthy. I pray I can get through these sessions without breaking down.
I went to their website and was so very touched. This is such a unique organization and I am so happy that they will have an amazing photographer like you on board. All I can say is we all have to be greatful for having healthy happy babies, as it is truely the biggest blessing. xoxo
I think this is such an amazing thing you’re doing. I know people who have lost little ones and I have seen pictures of these precious little babes. I can’t imagine going through something like the loss of an infant, but I think having pictures would be a great way to keep the memory. I love your work, by the way, Lisa.
Oh, this gives me chills. I just came across this organization about a week ago and thought that it was truly a special cause. My friend had a stillbirth and she has some incredible images of her holding her dear baby saying “goodbye’. I’m so happy to hear that your a part of this now and I wish you nothing but strength in ALL your journeys.