* Warning this could be an emotional read for some.
Over the last little while there has been a lot of talk over social media about "Rainbow Babies". Firstly, for anyone who isn't aware, a Rainbow baby, is the nickname given to a healthy newborn baby after a loss, whether it be miscarriage or stillbirth.
I absolutely love this personally, as it brings awareness out there to situations that are all too real for many, yet it's something rarely discussed.... until now.
"You can't see what's missing!"
Miscarriage and stillbirth is becoming less and less taboo to talk about and people are gradually being more open about they're own journey's through it.
I'm going to share something I have kept private until recently myself. Over the last two years, possibly slightly less, I have started to talk to people outside of my immediate family, about the loss my husband and I went through. Our first baby was stillborn in 2009. Dylan, as we named him, was conceived on our honeymoon, and we were over the moon. However at 24 weeks baby Dylan was born sleeping. (This is his footprint to the right). I won't go into too many details but there was no explanation, never will be, and we have accepted that. Fortunately for my husband and I, our next baby boy, Jarryd, was born happy and healthy on his due date, (below left with my husband at one day old - look how much love) and two years later we then welcomed twin girls, Chloe & Kaitlyn into our family. (Below right, so blessed.) We were lucky enough to have an especially happy ending.
You really cannot put a price on these images for me. I think perhaps this is part of the reason I am so passionate about photography, because each moment in life is a moment you will never get back. Whether it's a baby before they grow, to keep as a reminder of those times, or of a family before someone passes, you just never know what's around the corner and I want to capture it all. Recently one of my clients' who I photographed at the beginning of the year with family passed, and now I feel so thankful that I was able to capture some great family images for them that they can treasure forever.
Anyway, back on topic sorry...... the reason I'm explaining all this is that "Rainbow Baby" newborn sessions are becoming a big hit, incorporating a rainbow into their sessions. These are so beautiful and when people realise the meaning behind them, incredibly emotional too. Even if the baby isn't a newborn anymore, there are still many options to create something meaningful.
If you would be interested in a Rainbow Baby session for your precious healthy baby, please contact me via my contact page, Facebook or Instagram. I have so many ideas that I would love to create for you, and it would bring me so much pleasure in being a part of your journey. Even if you are not interested in photography at all, and would just like to meet with someone that has been through the same, please contact me. We can get through it together.
Smiles as always, Bec. xo