Position Summary:

Our Volunteer NICU Photographers capture precious moments of NICU babies and their progress each month, providing families with cherished keepsakes at no cost. These professional photographers generously dedicate their time and talent to visit the NICU on a regular monthly schedule, ensuring consistency and familiarity with the families and hospital environment. Each session results in a personalized digital gallery that families can download and keep forever, helping to support and uplift them during this challenging time.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

•Photography Sessions: Conduct monthly photography sessions in the NICU, capturing moments that reflect the growth and milestones of each baby.

•Family Engagement: Provide a compassionate and supportive presence for families, understanding the sensitive nature of their journey in the NICU.

•Editing and Gallery Creation: Edit images professionally and create a digital gallery for each family, delivering high-quality photos in a timely manner.

•Hospital Protocol Compliance: Adhere to all hospital NICU guidelines, including infection control and privacy standards, to ensure the safety and respect of all families and hospital staff.

•Regular Commitment: Maintain a consistent monthly schedule to ensure familiarity and continuity for both the families and hospital staff.

 

Qualifications:

 

•Professional photographer with experience in newborn portrait and/or family photography; experience with infant or hospital photography preferred.

•Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, respect, and professionalism.

•Strong understanding of photo editing and digital gallery creation.

•Willingness to commit to a regular, ongoing schedule with the program and attend orientation/training as required by the hospital.

 

Benefits:

 

•Opportunity to support families in a meaningful way and create lasting memories for them during a challenging time.

•Ability to make a direct, positive impact by providing families with tangible mementos of their NICU journey.

•Build connections with families, hospital staff, and a community of volunteers dedicated to compassionate service.

 

Requirements:

 

•Professional camera equipment and photo editing software.

•Completion of any hospital-required volunteer training and compliance with NICU entry requirements.

•Background check as required by the hospital.

 

To apply as a photographer with Capturing Hopes, please click on and fill out the form attached below.