Our Photography Services
Images & Stories are only shared with Consent.
Early Loss
First trimester
This may include photographing details like ultrasound images, pregnancy tests letters, hands holding what might be unseen, or symbolic elements chosen by the family. These are centered on acknowledging that this life existed, mattered, and was loved.
Neonatal
Second Trimester
We will document your little one using gentle techniques, small bowls or baskets, and carefully chosen elements with dignity and care. We can also include Neonatal Immersion Photography to capture your babies features more naturally and peacefully.
Newborn
Third Trimester
During a stillborn session, we will follow a more traditional newborn style of photography. This can include posed and unposed images that reflect how you naturally hold, see, and remember your baby. These are slow sessions, and allow space for connection.
Birth
Labor & Delivery
We will photograph your full experience as it unfolds, focusing on connection, strength, and the details that often fade with time. This flows into a newborn session after birth. Hanna can create a visual and written story that is tangible for your family.
Written Birth Stories
remembrance of light
Writing birth stories is an essential part of what we do. It is a way to preserve details and honor your experience. Every birth deserves to be remembered.
Remembrance
Celebration of Life & Funerals
These sessions take place before, during, or after the loss of a child after birth. We focus on preserving their legacy and continuing their story.
Images & Stories are only shared with Consent.
Meet our Photographers
and the Hospitals that they serve.
If you are a photographer and are interested in volunteering with This Little Light, please visit our Connect page.
Hi, I'm Hanna.
Although I am based in Topeka, I serve all of Kansas and can serve in Eastern Missouri as well. I specialize in Birth photography and offer coverage for Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, and Newborn Bereavement Services as well Funeral and Celebration of Life Services. I write Birth Stories for my Birth clients as well, upon request. Photos alone can show what happened, but words allow us to gather the feelings between the frames.
Hi, I'm Madalyn.
I am based in Topeka, and currently serve Northeast Kansas.
Photographers in Training
You might see this familiar faces tagging along to sessions in the future. Get to know them a little bit below!
Stephanie
With over 6 years of general photography experience, a few births under her belt, and as a doula-in-training, Stephanie is excited to use her experiences and skills to be training as a bereavement photographer with This Little Light.
Ana
Ana has decided to step into the role of photographer-in-training, because both her experiences with loss and her experiences with language barriers have shown her that she can make a difference behind the camera here at This Little Light.
Bailee
She is not a photographer yet, but she is a mom who has experienced loss and she is mom who has seen the need for more people willing to stand behind the lens to document these stories. Bailee is excited to learn a new art and skillset to provide families with images from This Little Light.
If you are currently experiencing a loss, an unexpected outcome, or are unsure what support or documentation options are available to you, you don’t have to navigate that alone.
You are welcome to call or text us directly at 785-414-2778 at any time. We are happy to answer questions, talk through possibilities, or simply help you understand what options exist.