Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Natascha Dacres has extensive experience in photography and professional support roles. At the University of Vermont since December 1997, Natascha has held positions as Supervisor, Operation Support Specialist, and Precertification Associate. In the realm of photography, Natascha has been actively involved with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep since June 2015 as a Photographer, and serves as the VP of Education with the Vermont Professional Photographers Association since March 2015, contributing to the education and ethical standards of the profession. Natascha also volunteers as a Photographer for Flashes of Hope since July 2011 and operates Natascha's Photography, LLC, established in 2004. Additionally, Natascha worked as a Ski Instructor at Bolton Valley Resort from 2009 to 2012. Education includes attendance at Tarrant County College.
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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
NILMDTS offers the gift of healing, hope and honor to parents experiencing the death of a baby through the overwhelming power of remembrance portraits. Professional-level photographers volunteer their time to conduct an intimate portrait session, capturing the only moments parents spend with their babies. Parents are gifted with delicately retouched heirloom black and white portraits free of charge. These priceless images serve as an important step in the healing recovery for bereaved families. NILMDTS remembrance photography validates the existence and presence of these precious babies by honoring their legacy. NILMDTS recruits, trains, and mobilizes professional quality photographers around the world. Through NILMDTS, medical personnel are given a meaningful option to offer bereaved parents by creating remembrance portraiture for their babies. Through further engagement in the organization, such as the NILMDTS Remembrance Walk and online support, families become a part of a compassionate and supportive community. Parents gain a sense of inclusiveness, alleviating the alienation and perception of being alone in their pregnancy or infant loss journey.