Volunteer Photographer – Infant Remembrance Photography | Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

At Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), we believe every family experiencing the loss of a baby deserves the opportunity to have tangible memories to hold onto. We are seeking compassionate photographers who want to use their talent and heart to serve families during one of the most difficult moments of their lives.

As an Affiliated Photographer, you will provide remembrance photography sessions for families experiencing the loss of a baby. Your gift of photography can provide families with timeless images they may treasure for a lifetime.

What You'll Do:

Respond to photography session requests in your local service area based on your availabilityPhotograph remembrance sessions in hospitalsCreate beautiful and meaningful images for grieving familiesWork compassionately and professionally alongside healthcare teams and family membersUpload images for editing and delivery according to NILMDTS guidelinesWhy This Role Matters:

The images created through NILMDTS often become some of a family's most treasured possessions. During a time when parents leave the hospital with empty arms, these photographs provide lasting memories and tangible connections to their baby.

Qualifications:

Photography experience and technical proficiencyProfessional or advanced hobbyist photography skillsAccess to professional-quality camera equipmentStrong interpersonal skills and compassionAbility to remain calm and professional in emotionally sensitive environmentsReliable transportationMust meet organization onboarding requirementsTraining & Support

NILMDTS provides:

Specialized bereavement photography trainingOngoing support and educational resourcesAccess to a compassionate volunteer communityGuidance and best practices for serving familiesTime Commitment

Volunteer photographers serve on a flexible, on-call basis according to personal availability and geographic service area. Dispatch hours are 7am-10pm, volunteers are not expected to go at times that don't work for them. We work with volunteer schedules.

About Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is a nonprofit organization that provides remembrance photography to families experiencing the loss of a baby. Through the gift of photography, our volunteers help families preserve memories during moments that matter most.