Blocked from Facebook for 24 hrs.

Let me first start off by saying that I am NOT a sexual offender, I am NOT

an abuser, I am NOT cruel to animals, and I am NOT into pornography. 

So why, when there are so many awful pictures and posts on Facebook, 

would I get banned for posting such a natural, beautiful (non-graphic)

picture of a beautiful baby girl?? What is so bad about it that I must be

told that I violated Facebook's rules??     

I worked long & hard to get where I am with my business page on FB.
I am devoted to keeping my fans updated & engaged with my latest photos 

and information.  I blog, I keep a website, Google+, FB, Flickr, Twitter,  

you name it. 

This is my life.

 My worry, as a Birth Photographer, is losing what I worked so hard for.

I am a good person, with a love for the natural and beautiful components of

Birth. This my friends, is what we call a "miracle". I have never known

a miracle to be offensive, pornographic, or abusive. 

Facebook has warned me that if I "violate" them one more time I will be

removed entirely and permanently. All because one person decided to go out

of their way to open up an album that was cleary called "Birth Photos"

and report just that, a "Birth Photo".  If you didn't want to see them, why

go and look in the first place?? 

Unfortunately, from now on, I will only be posting my Birth photos on this

blog and my website.  I worked too hard for my fan base and my business

page to have it shut down. :(

Some quotes from my fellow FB fans that have kept me moving forward:

"I am shocked anyone would think them anything but beautiful..."

"Personally if you don't like it then don't look. You had it titled birth photos for a reason. I thought they were beautiful and was appreciative to the mother for allowing us to see such a beautiful thing that is so private to so many"

"I love them! I thought your photographs captured all the emotions that an expecting couple have and I am sure it will bring them memories that otherwise would be forgotten. And how fortunate we all are that they allowed you to share them with us. Made me wish I had someone like you at my children's births."

"In a world where you can see nudity, blood, violence and gore on tv on a regular basis, why would anyone be offended or upset about seeing a miraculous birth. If you don't like it, don't look- but don't be rude for goodness sake!"

"Perhaps if someone doesn't want to see birth photos they shouldn't "like" a birth photigrapher! BTW, the pics were amazing and I thought they were done in a very tasteful way."

"That I would have cherished forever. There is nothing more beautiful than the birth of a child. everyone is a little miracle and to be able to capture that would have been something you hold close to your heart. Continue with your amazing work, you get to be there for each miracle and give the parents a treasure."

"It amazes me that anyone would have a negative thing to say about one of the most beautiful miracles in life... they must be quite antiquated and out of touch."

"Why look if you don't like it? That's like walking into a strip club and being pissed that there are naked women! If you don't like that kind of thing then just stay away from it!"

"Why would someone open an album called birth photos if they don't like it?"

These birth pictures are only the beginning of many more albums to come. Like it or not!

Oh, one last touch to this blog:  ;)

Birth of Payton Feb.15th 2013

I was so I was so privileged to have witnessed the birth of my close friends baby girl on February 15th 2013. It was a long tiring day for both Mama & Daddy but they worked hard as a team and delievered a very healthy, loud and beautiful baby girl Payton. I cannot say it enough how much I enjoy capturing these precious moments in time. As every mother says during labour "I cannot possibly see how these pictures are going to be nice". Well, as you can see, they turned out great! And she is super happy with them. I am sure that she will continuously go back and look at them from time to time. to time.

I'm a Mom too, I need to do this... and be proud :)

There have been far too many moments in my life where I feel that I just haven't done enough in this world to make a difference in the lives of others. Within the last 2 years I have been able to create memories for parents and families that will hopefully be seen for generations, whether it be a picture in a shoe box, an album or a portrait on the wall. These pictures not only represent a precious time or phase in life......but they also represent me, and who I am.

I recently received a phone call from the father of McKenna Modler. This sweet girl has battled a brain tumor at a very young age of life and has also succeeded in making a difference in others through McKenna's Dream. Her father mentioned how, as parents of a child like McKenna, it is so important to have such keepsakes to hold onto forever. They get so tangled up in the busy life of traveling to hospitals and keeping appointments etc, that unfortunately, they just miss the opportunity to snap a picture here & there. So, it was so nice to hear how the pictures I took of McKenna has been a memory that they can look back on and remember for years to come.

McKenna's father suggested I continue to do this for families such as theirs. How special would it be for families who can't leave the hospital to have me come to them if needed? Or just be a part of their everyday life?  I'm a mom too, I need to do this for these families and children.

So, I am now proud to say that I am now a part of the Tiny Light Foundation.

"The Tiny Light Foundation is a non profit organization that provides professional photography for children and families that have been faced with a life altering diagnoses.

We provide families with the lasting memories through the amazing art of photography. With the help of many photographers throughout Canada we are able to provide families with photos they can share and help carry the many memories.

Our mission is to provide and capture memories that will help provide a family with one less thing to worry about. In the mist of dealing with doctors appointments, specialist appointments or just the daily life of medicines, rushing here to there for weights, check ups, and the many many other things we deal with in everyday life. A lot of the time photographs seem to take a back burner and not only with time, but with funds. When we look back we want to remember and even though you may not forget what you and your child has gone through we always want more we need the memories to last "Forever".

We at The Tiny Light Foundation feel that helping families create these memories is very important. Each of us has somehow been touched by a family member or friend who has had to endure a life altering experience and looking back we know the importance of these special moments. So whether you have a child or know a child who would benefit from a professional photo session. Please know we are here to help. Each session is specially designed and catered to your child and your family. Each session is free of charge and you are provided with a high resolution disk of edited photos ready for printing and four sheets of professional quality prints. Our photographers are willing to travel to your home, hospital, school. We want to capture a moment in the day in the life of you and your child.

Each child is different and special in their own way. When dealing with a serious illness or life altering disability we know that sometimes it takes much more patience and time then a normal in house studio can provide. Each Photographer is hand picked and selected for that special reason alone." 

~ Tiny Light Foundation