07/14/2026
In the past 2 weeks, I have either heard of or talked to a handful of women who have recently experienced a miscarriage. Each time, my heart breaks with theirs and I'm immediately taken back to the place of mine and my husband's own experience with miscarriage and the grief we experienced/still experience to this day.
I can remember when I told my husband I was pregnant. I remember announcing to those closest to me at the time. I remember planning out all the ways I planned to announce to the rest of our family and friends and the pictures we would take to document this exciting time.
But then suddenly, all the excitement faded to black. There was no longer anticipation, plans, and happiness. Just gut wrenching and agonizing devastation, loss, pain, and heartache. And sadly, there was no documentation that a sweet baby ever existed according to the way I had hoped, dreamed, and planned. Only Emergency Room documents and ultrasound pics that I didn't even get to keep, confirming the reality I suffered through. No memory of the sweet baby that I choose to believe existed and mattered!
Like most photographers, we consider all the ways we can capture and document everyone's joyous life events and occasions, in the sweetest and most memorable ways.
But today, I am posting about capturing something a lot less joyous but still worthy of memorable photos to be able to reflect, remember, honor, and memorialize on, for those who have experienced loss through miscarriage.
I will now be offering, 'The Beauty From Ashes' Sessions. These sessions are meant to remind us that grief, pain, love, and beauty can all exist in the very same breath. These sessions are designed to honor the precious life that will forever be a part of yours and your significant other's story, while also acknowledging the quiet strength of your partnership to one another through loss and the love that holds the two of you together.
From this experience you can expect:
-A safe, unhurried space; no pressure, no rigid posing, and no expectation to perform and appear to be holding it all together. We will move at your pace.
-Honoring your baby: If you wish to bring meaningful keepsakes, I encourage you to do so. Ultrasound photos, special items (blankets, jewelry, symbolic items), baby clothing, etc. We can gently weave these items into your portraits.
-Recognizing your strength: These images are a tribute to your resilience. They will capture how you've anchored one another through the storm and continue to choose love, hope, and each other in the midst of pain and heartbreak.
-Complimentary: Finally, these sessions are completely free. A gift of love from me to you and your partner, to hold space for your grief and support you through your journey of pain and suffering; while also reminding you of the beauty, hope, love, and strength that remains and will soon rise again. Truly symbolizing beauty from ashes.
From my heart to yours:
I know from experience how incredibly tender this season of your life is. Please know that you do not have to "get through" your grief to deserve beautiful photos. Come exactly as you are; with your tears, your pain, your quiet smiles, and your love. Together, we will capture the beauty and love that persists through the loss and hold space for the grief and the pain. We will honor this season and together create, 'Beauty from Ashes' dedicated to honoring your precious little one's life.
If you are interested in this complimentary session, whether for yourself or someone you know and love, follow the link below and fill out the contact card. Once received, I will reach out to you within 24-48 hours with next steps for planning and scheduling this session.
Use the contact sheet to fill in your info and leave a brief description of what you have in mind for your photos. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours and together we will “capture your light and shine!” -Tam
