Since leaving journalism in a full-time capacity, I had been searching for a way in which I could use my skills to continue serving my community. I am proud to say I am a part of this organization.

The American Child Photographers Charity Guild provides for parents experiencing a critically ill, extremely premature newborn or early infant loss at any stage the opportunity for heirloom memories of their precious baby.

At the family request, a photographer will come to the hospital location for a professional and sensitive photography session. The photographer will then supply the family a CD of all the images taken that can be reproduced by the family up to a 5x7-inch print size.

The ACPCG is a non-profit, volunteer based organization of child photographers from all over the world who have come together to form a guild dedicated to infants and children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of their local hospitals or children in their areas with terminal illnesses and to helping their families by providing complimentary portrait sessions. These professional photographers donate their time and services in helping families to create a lifetime of memories in moments. There are no fees for this service.

For more information visit http://www.acpcg.com. If you cannot find a photographer in your area please contact: Erin Drallos, ACPCG founding member at erin@footprintsphotography.com.