As an Anna, Texas newborn photographer, I am honored to be among the ranks of photographers who volunteer with a group called The Tiny Footprints Project, a nonprofit organization that matches photographers to families with babies in the NICU nation wide. While there are so many things parents of these tiny fighters may be worried about in the first few months of their babies’ lives, we believe that capturing these memories should not be one of them. I had the privilege of capturing sweet Baby Zeke a few months ago with The Tiny Footprints Project. I would love to share a few of his mother’s words:
“Sweet Zeke was due September 15th, 2017, but he had to make his grand debut on July 24th, 2017, due to the discovery of mother having vasa previa. We are so blessed he is here safe and sound. The NICU has been such an experience for all three of us. We have had great days, hard days, and days where we are all just tired and ready for Zeke to come home. He has always been our little survivor. When he was born he came out screaming and was only on CPAP for one day. He has done an amazing job learning so many things he isn’t supposed to do yet, such as balance his blood sugar, keep his temperature, and learning how to eat. We are so proud of our little Zeke! Thank you Tiny Footprints for helping us document this unexpected journey in the start of our lives as a family.”
From the March of Dimes:
“Premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five worldwide. Babies born too early may have more health issues than babies born on time, and may face long-term health problems that affect the brain, the lungs, hearing or vision. World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis. Throughout the month we draw attention to the lifesaving research, treatments and community support made possible when we work together to give every baby a fighting chance.”
If you know of someone who may be in need of these services, please be sure to direct them to The Tiny Fooprints to find out more information about finding a photographer in their location. And please feel free to check out The March of Dimes to see how you can help support these little warriors!
Anna, Texas newborn photographer Christina Freeman is a wife and mother to 3 little ones who enjoys capturing details of ordinary life from behind the lens. She currently resides in Anna, TX and loves photographing other families, babies and children in Collin County including Melissa, Van Alstyne, McKinney, Plano, Princeton, Farmersville, Prosper, Frisco, Wylie, Celina, Little Elm and other Dallas suburbs. Contact her to get a conversation started today!