Charity photography of deceased babies

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

01/24/2011 04:22:23 PM · #26

Lydia
What an awesome way to give something back to the community. I have been wanting to do something that is a gift to families and this seems like the perfect opportunity. I'm glad you posted here, I'm applying today.

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

01/24/2011 04:37:12 PM · #27

Wonderful, Penny!

Please let me know how it goes. I'll be a support buddy if you need one. :)

01/24/2011 06:05:14 PM · #28

Thanks Lydia...
How long did it take for you to hear back from them? It says it could take up to 8 weeks. I also need to join either WPPI or PPA, I just haven't decided which one. They both have insurance available through them.

Agaricus

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

01/24/2011 06:14:51 PM · #29

I commend you Lydia, you must have a heart of gold. I couldn't even get past the website without tearing up...God Bless you....

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

01/24/2011 06:52:17 PM · #30

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

Thanks, everyone!

They've looked over my retouched edits of the images they sent to me and... I've been approved as a Digital Retouch Artist!

Excellent, congrats! I'm sure they'll be mightily impressed soon enough. :)

ETA: It's awesome that you're putting your skills to this use, clearly a very worthy cause that makes me feel just a bit wasteful/selfish for just processing for my own stuff, usually for these silly challenges...

Message edited by author 2011-01-24 18:57:30.

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

01/24/2011 08:06:42 PM · #31

All, THANKS bunches for your support! I love this place!

Penny, since I was applying for the DRA position, not as a photographer, it was pretty quick. After they received my application, the email with links to the three test edit images was immediately sent.

Then, after they received my edits (even on a weekend) it was less than a day before I heard a result from them.

I imagine it takes a bit longer to critique a photographer, since they want to see a professional website with various lighting situations.

PM me if you have questions. I'm more than happy to tell you what tiny bit I know.

CJinCA

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/24/2011 08:49:47 PM · #32

What a wonderful gift for those grieving parents. I'm sure your work will be greatly appreciated Lydia.

Good luck to you Penny - hope you get accepted as a photographer.

I don't think I could do either of those tasks and I have a great deal of respect for those who can.

Message edited by author 2011-01-24 20:50:09.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/24/2011 08:50:54 PM · #33

Thanks CJ

Dr.Confuser

Nikon D800

01/24/2011 09:50:38 PM · #34

What a beautiful gift!

I don't have the emotional stamina to do the photography. But I adore anyone who does, and commits to doing it. Best of luck

LydiaToo and

pjangel.

MinsoPhoto

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

01/24/2011 09:57:39 PM · #35

Best of luck to you in this venture. No way I would be able to handle it emotionally.

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/12/2011 12:38:39 PM · #36

UPDATE...
After 8 weeks I was approved as an affiliated photographer for NILMDTS and I did my first session within a week. I was lucky enough to be able to photograph the session with one of the organizations national trainers, Ron Williams. Difficult?... Yes.. Rewarding?... Extremely!! Being able to give something to the parents/families of these little ones... Priceless!!

ScooterMcNutty

Canon EOS-5D

04/12/2011 01:18:48 PM · #37

knowing myself, I couldn't do this. just seeing the living premature babies i about lost it... with that said, congrats to both of you for being strong enough to help these greiving families!

jagar

Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

Sony Sonnar FE 2.8 35mm ZA

04/12/2011 01:36:05 PM · #38

I think its great what you are doing, i would like to say that i'd have the courage to do something like that but i very much doubt it, Bravo.

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

04/12/2011 02:07:18 PM · #39

Great, Penny! What a blessing you are!

FromDaRock