Can I nominate someone I know for a session?
Because of the sensitive nature of these sessions, we request that the person or caregiver of the person facing at the terminal diagnosis be the one to reach out for the session. If you’re unsure how to share it with someone, you can simply ask them, “Hey, have you heard about Little Heroes? I saw that they offer free portrait sessions and thought your family might like to check it out… I can text/email you the link if you’d like to look into it.”
How do people learn about Little Heroes to get a session?
People hear about Little Heroes through word of mouth, social media, online searches, our website, referrals from past recipients, hospice & hospital partnerships.
Why do you deliver tangible prints and digital images?
We believe that tangible photos are a critical tool in the grieving process. Not only do they create a physical space for a person to grieve, free of judgment, fear, and expectations, but they also allow someone to physically hold their loved one even when they are no longer here. We learned early on that it would be way too hard for these families to order prints of these images at a later date.
These photos are meant to be enjoyed, and we found that physical prints allow people to share them in a beautiful way that allows for a tangible and emotional connection you don't get with digital images. Of course, we deliver the digital images in an online gallery to easily share the digital versions with friends and family too.
These photos are meant to be enjoyed, and we found that physical prints allow people to share them in a beautiful way that allows for a tangible and emotional connection you don't get with digital images. Of course, we deliver the digital images in an online gallery to easily share the digital versions with friends and family too.
Do you have any restrictions or limitations to the people you serve?
Here are things to consider:
If you answered "yes" to either of the above, these are the people we serve.
We serve families in Boise, Idaho.
- Is a child terminally ill? (18 & younger)
- Is a parent terminally ill? (w/children 18 & younger)
If you answered "yes" to either of the above, these are the people we serve.
We serve families in Boise, Idaho.
What do you do for a mom who is pregnant with a baby who is terminally ill?
We make a plan with the mom to contact us when they go into labor and/or when the baby is born.
If a mom is looking for post-life sessions, we refer people to NILMDTS, an organization already partnered with hospitals around the nation specialized in this type of session.
If a mom is looking for post-life sessions, we refer people to NILMDTS, an organization already partnered with hospitals around the nation specialized in this type of session.
If I am a photographer, how can I be involved?
We are incredibly grateful there are so many awesome, talented people who want to help. We are currently mapping out a plan to start offering this to other photographers.
How much does a session cost?
Our commitment is to ensure that both the session and tangible artwork we give are always free of charge to the families we serve.
The average session is $500 for the Little Heroes experience from start to finish, including the printed images given to the family.
The average session is $500 for the Little Heroes experience from start to finish, including the printed images given to the family.
Are you a legit nonprofit?
Yes. We have a 501c3 approval from the IRS. Our tax ID number is 83-3276327.