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Within this blog you will find everything from Funeral planning for Veterans to Newborn photography. While we capture many events and share as much information as possible, our main goal is to serve others. We currently do that by providing information and curating things that are needed, primarily for our Military community in Southern California.
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Why I Decided to Become a Bereavement Doula & Photographer
A bereavement doula, also known as a loss doula, is someone who walks alongside families experiencing the loss of a baby — whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or a diagnosis that means their child may not live long after birth. This role offers emotional, physical, and informational support through some of life’s hardest moments.
Why I Chose to Become a Bereavement Doula
I began offering free remembrance photography to families facing loss because I knew firsthand how meaningful it is to have those memories preserved. After walking through my own experiences with grief — including the loss of my son, a close shipmate, and other loved ones — I felt called to do more.
What truly pushed me to pursue bereavement doula training was the urgent need I saw: a lack of education, support, and destigmatized care for grieving families. I had already been photographing military funerals and honoring life through my lens, so expanding into certified bereavement work felt like a natural step — one rooted in service, purpose, and compassion.