A couple of years ago I joined a group called The American Child Photographers Charity Guild (ACPCG). Its a non-profit group of professional photographers that donate their time and talent to photographing children that are ill, premature, or that may otherwise have life threatening conditions.

For me, it is a nice way to serve while still doing something I love.

About 10 weeks ago, a dear friend of mine gave birth to her tiny little daughter at just 24 weeks gestation. Little Laurie was given a 50/50 chance to survive. She was born at just 1 lb. 11 oz. So far she has overcome many obstacles and is doing extremely well for a child her size. She is still in the NICU at Primary Children’s, but if things continue to go smoothly she should be able to return home with her family in another month or so. She reached 4 pounds yesterday!

I had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago to go to Primary and visit my friend and her sweet little girl. I took some portraits for them while I was there. My friend was kind enough to let me share them with you here.

Meet little Laurie.

If you happen to know anyone that could benefit from this service, please let them know about ACPCG and share the link above with them. There are volunteer photographers nationwide. It was a great experience for me, and I hope a blessing or benefit for the families involved.