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Jacob taught us so much during his eight months with us. We will always cherish the memories we have of him and never let his memory fade. Reid will always know how strong and brave his big brother was. Our family has grown closer through the pain of losing Jacob, and it has made us…

Adalyn’s legacy lives on by helping us destigmatize stillbirth. My husband and I both have visible tattoos honoring her. We speak about her often, include her whenever someone asks how many children we have, and make sure she continues to be part of our family’s story. Cassidy knows all about her big sister.

The decision for a pregnancy after child loss is personal and 100% between you, your partner, and your physicians.  For some parents, the desire to try again feels immediate. Others may feel afraid, emotionally overwhelmed, or uncertain about whether they want another pregnancy at all. In some cases, infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss may already…

Myles William was born, and the final piece of our family was here. A month later, Michelle photographed our rainbow family session, honoring Luna by wrapping Myles in a purple wrap (the color I’ve always used to represent Luna in our lives) — a beautiful reminder that she will always be part of our family.

Sarah and Michael showed incredible strength. We had been told they likely wouldn’t survive birth, yet they stayed with us for 30 precious hours. They fought with everything they had until they couldn’t fight anymore. They taught us how to love. They taught us what strength truly looks like. They gave us the resilience to…

I don’t think I’ll ever fully heal from losing my son, but On Angels’ Wings was there for me during one of the darkest moments of my life. They continue to keep Miles’ memory alive and remind me that, even when it feels like everyone else has forgotten the child I carried, they haven’t. And…

After losing both of our boys, grief is complicated. For me, one of the hardest parts is my fear of forgetting the little things—their features, dates, and details. Part of me wants to stay lost in grief because that’s where I feel closest to them. When I allow myself to feel joy, sometimes I feel…

Jewels was the purest soul I have ever known. Despite everything she endured, she was a light. Her smile felt like a gift, and she had the kind of beautiful spirit that made you feel like you’d been in the presence of angels. She was equal parts sassy, joyful, and full of love. I miss…

Even though Elizabeth Rose isn’t physically with us, she still received her miracle of being healed. She taught me the importance of life and not giving up. Because if she had the strength to endure everything she was going through, so can I, no matter what life looks like.

Each year, On Angels’ Wings presents the VIP (Very Important Photographer) Award to a select group of volunteer photographers who exemplify our mission and values through extraordinary dedication. Here are the honorees for 2025.