What will I learn in the Continuing Education Course?
The course will share how photography is increasingly becoming a ...
What types of families do you serve?
We serve any family that desires our services and falls within our gestational guidelines and mission. We welcome families of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, national origin, and socioeconomic status. Our goal is to provide compassionate and professional support to all families in need.
Can I get my unedited or color images?
We have established what we refer to as our ...
Can I send a thank you to our NILMDTS photographer or Digital Retouch Artist?
Our volunteers love getting notes of appreciation to know the ...
What information can I get for a friend that might need NILMDTS services?
We are so sorry for the loss of your ...
What do I say or do for a friend/family member experiencing a loss?
We have compiled a page of how to support ...
How can I help if my friend lost their baby but no photographer is available?
If a NILMDTS photographer is not available, please encourage ...
How do I bring NILMDTS to my local hospitals?
Nurses and hospital staff are our biggest supporters and ...
How do I log into Zoom for the first time?
We highly recommend logging in from your computer so ...
How can I donate blankets and hats?
We’re excited to share that our Care Package program ...
What do I do if I am experiencing a problem donating from another country?
We apologize for the challenges you're facing with the ...
Are donations Canadian income tax deductible?
Yes. There is currently a Canada/US treaty that provides ...
Can NILMDTS take photos if our child is not a baby?
Thank you for reaching out to Now I Lay ...
How can I give permission for NILMDTS to use/share our baby’s photographs?
We often are looking for parents who are willing ...
Will there be a Remembrance Walk next year?
As we deepen our commitment to our core mission ...
Can I help NILMDTS by fundraising?
We are truly grateful for your interest in supporting ...
Is there a way to sponsor a medical professional specifically in my city to help grow it in our area?
Yes! We would love to help you sponsor medical ...
Why are there admission questions on the NILMDTS Parent Community Facebook group?
If you would like to join our NILMDTS Parent ...
Does NILMDTS only offer services in the US?
Thanks to technology, we offer retouching services to any ...
Where can I find information about a loss support group?
We recommend that you do a Google search for ...
As a Nurse/Hospital Staff, can I be a volunteer photographer?
Thank you so much for your interest in Now ...
Can I make bulk orders for items in the NILMDTS Shop?
Bulk orders may be possible for some items. If you ...
Is ShootProof required or can I send images privately or on a CD/flash drive?
Affiliated Photographers are expected to send image galleries via ...
Does NILMDTS offer stock images for professional use?
Within our organization, we have a selection of images ...
Can you take the Medical Affiliate course stationed at a base out of US?
Yes, if you are a registered nurse through US ...
What do I do if I am having an issue with my application?
If you encounter any issues on our website, the ...
Can I apply without photos of babies?
If you are applying as an Affiliated Photographer, you ...
How can I make a request for brochures?
Thank you for helping to spread the word about ...
How do I discontinue postal mail from NILMDTS?
If you wish to remove your mailing address from our ...
Can NILMDTS help obtain a death certificate?
As we are a worldwide organization and laws around ...
As a Medical Affiliate, can I join the Volunteer Facebook group?
At this time, the group is only for active ...
Is the payment page secure?
Yes, our donation page is secure. Sometimes if you ...
Can NILMDTS convert a VHS to DVD?
Unfortunately, this is not a service that NILMDTS offers. ...
Can I buy NILMDTS merchandise?
You can buy NILMDTS merchandise in our store at: ...
Can I submit my story for the NILMDTS Blog?
All the photos and stories that you have seen ...
Can my company or business sponsor/partner with NILMDTS?
Yes, we have several options for businesses to get involved ...
What can I do if a Photographer is not available in my area?
We are very sorry to hear that there are ...
How much will the services of NILMDTS cost?
Our professional-level Affiliated Photographers and Digital Retouch Artists graciously ...
Can my company provide a matching gift?
Yes! When you make a donation to NILMDTS, make ...
Will your photographers accept sessions for planned terminations?
Our organization provides remembrance photography for families who are ...
What do I do if I Forgot my Gallery Password?
Your gallery link and password were provided in the ...
Do you have a Paypal account for donations?
Thank you so much for your generosity in wanting to ...
How do I print my NILMDTS images?
We hope your images bring you comfort, and we ...
Can I get a refund for a Facebook Fundraiser?
Please know that Facebook does not give us any ...
What can we offer if a photographer is not available?
While our goal is for all families in need ...
How can I request more information?
Thank you for your interest in Now I Lay Me ...
Does the family have to sign a consent form once the photographer arrives?
Yes. Our photographers are not allowed to provide services ...
Is NILMDTS a religious organization?
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is a ...
Can I share my NILMDTS photographs on Social Media?
As the parent and holder of the consent form, ...
How does the NILMDTS program work?
At your request, we will have a NILMDTS Affiliated ...
My volunteer commitment expired and am still getting renewal emails. How do I make them stop?
We apologize for the inconvenience. Our system is set ...
How do I renew my volunteer commitment?
We are so glad you would like to return ...
Can families or hospital staff take pictures?
Yes. The purpose of a NILMDTS photographer is to ...
Why does NILMDTS exist?
The organization was established in April of 2005, only ...
What kind of training do we offer volunteers?
Our volunteer training focuses on the specifics of bereavement ...
Can I share about my involvement with NILMDTS on social media?
We would love for you to share that you ...
As a friend or family member, how can I help?
We are so sorry that your loved one needs ...
Do we ask for feedback from families about their session?
No, we do not contact the family about their sessions ...
What is the time commitment?
Your commitment to volunteering with NILMDTS is completely up ...
How long is each photography session?
Session length can vary greatly from session to session ...
What services does NILMDTS offer?
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep offers the ...
I didn’t have a photographer, can I get my own images retouched?
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of ...
What types of photographers should apply?
NILMDTS accepts all types of photographers, from expert-level professionals ...
What does NILMDTS provide the family?
NILMDTS volunteer photographers provide the free gift of professional ...
Who is eligible for the services of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep?
NILMDTS services are provided to families when they experience ...
Are there any Benefits of Volunteering?
In addition to the immense pride and gratification of directly or indirectly providing bereaved families in your community the priceless gift of heirloom portraiture that they will forever treasure, volunteers of NILMDTS receive a number of benefits, which will help them not only with NILMDTS sessions, but also in their professional career.
How do I utilize NILMDTS as hospital staff?
Our website has a section dedicated to medical staff with ...
I’m a nursing student and am interested in taking the Continuing Education course.
We encourage anyone in the medical community to take our ...
I’m a Medical Affiliate and my account is about to expire. How do I renew?
We can't thank you enough for helping serve bereaved families ...
I’m in Canada, can I also take the continuing education course?
Many nurses in Canada (and worldwide) have completed the ...
Should NILMDTS be listed as a vendor at our hospital?
No, we are not doing business with the hospital ...
What are the volunteer hours?
Please call between the hours of 7:00 am and ...
Is the Continuing Education course you offer for nurses or can any hospital employee do this?
Any practitioner that works in the field can participate in ...
How can I request services for a family?
If you need to request our services for a family, ...
When should we call if a baby is on life support?
If a baby is on life support, a NILMDTS ...
When should I contact NILMDTS?
We ask that you contact your local NILMDTS volunteers ...
How can I support NILMDTS?
Donations are accepted through our website or postal mail. Also, ...
What is the difference between a Medical Affiliate & a Volunteer Photographer?
The Medical Affiliate Program is a course open to any ...
Do you offer retouching/photography services for older children?
The NILMDTS mission involves photographing babies who will never ...
How can I become a better Digital Retouch Artist (DRA)?
Some of our favorite retouching resources are CreativeLive and PHLEARN. ...
Can NILMDTS help with funeral expenses?
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep provides remembrance ...
How should parents/baby dress & what should they bring for photos?
Many families are caught off-guard without time to plan ...
What should we expect from NILMDTS Photographers?
NILMDTS volunteer photographers conduct the photography services in a professional, ...
What should we expect during a session?
Standard Gift Our standard gift to families includes images on ...
How quickly can a photographer be here for a NILMDTS session?
For most cases, expect that it could take at ...
How do I update my information if I have moved?
You can actually log into your Volunteer Account and ...
What do I do if I need to take a break from volunteering?
If you find that you need to take a ...
Can any volunteer help with recruitment?
We are always in need of assistance spreading awareness ...
Can I display my volunteer affiliation on my website?
Spreading awareness is a big part of our mission ...
Are volunteers required to be vaccinated?
At the start of the pandemic, NILMDTS took the position ...
Is training available for Digital Retouch Artists?
Our Digital Retouch Artists are the lifeline of delivering final ...
Can I volunteer if I am not a professional photographer?
We do not require our Affiliated Photographers to be ...
How do I become a volunteer Digital Retouch Artist (DRA)?
We are always looking for retouch artists with professional advanced-level ...
What do I do if I am interested in becoming an Area Coordinator?
Local Area Coordinators are interviewed and once accepted, receive ...
Can I volunteer in a non-photographer role?
We’re so grateful you’re interested in volunteering with us. Our ...
How can I become a volunteer photographer?
Thank you so much for your interest in becoming ...
Do NILMDTS volunteers photograph older pediatric patients?
Our general guideline is for infants beginning at 22 ...
Is there a correlation between sessions and the rate of stillbirths?
Any statistic or data reporting on the stillbirth rate ...
How can I get a death certificate?
Unfortunately, we do not have any information on obtaining ...
