ACOCP – the Lovely Lauren
I met Lauren and her gorgeous family last week when I photographed their Portraits as a part of the Australian Community of Child Photographers.
The Australian Community of Child Photographers (formerly known as the Australian Charity of Child Photographers) is a volunteer organisation of child photographers from all over Australia who have come together to form an organisation dedicated to giving the gift of photographic memories to families that have experienced stillbirths, premature and ill infants and children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of their local hospitals, as well as children with serious and terminal illnesses. The ACOCP is dedicated to providing this gift to families in a caring, compassionate and heartfelt manner.
Lauren stole my heart instantly. She giggled. She played. She was slobbered on by a Newfoundland, nipped at by a Border Collie puppy, she argued with me about where to have the photos and she giggled some more. Then she made me giggle. She bossed her teenage brother around, she cuddled her mum and teased her dad. She made us all giggle. She was cheeky, gorgeous and an absolute delight to photograph.
She reminded me one single an hour what life is all about. Making the most of every moment. Laughing out loud. Being with family and friends.
Thank you for sharing your family with me.
xxM
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Posted by Merryn - Feb 2nd 2010 | acocp and children and families | Hide Comments
[...] You might remember a special photoshoot I did in January for Lauren and her family. You can see the shoot here. [...]
Oh Andrew, thank you so much for letting us know. My heart breaks for her family. What an absolute tragedy. Please pass on our heartfelt condolences. Much love, Kate xx
Lauren passed away on the 24/3/2010. I was blessed to know Lauren, she was a lovely child and we are all saddened by this tragic loss. Thank you for the gift that you have made in these heartbreaking circumstances and the family will treasure the photos forever. These photos serve to remind us of a very special child, and how precious our children are.
beautiful Merryn. Thank you for being a part of the ACOCP!