For families, our cherished photographs and treasured keepsakes represent a beautiful and enduring record of a child or parent facing a life-threatening condition.
Founder Lynette Huffman Johnson began photographing families and children in 1984 after the birth of her first daughter. The inspiration for Soulumination grew out of her support of a close friend and a family member, both of whom lost babies. Added inspiration came from Lynette’s work as a photographer for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Lynette’s work was featured in People Magazine in 2005, the year Soulumination was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Today, Soulumination has grown to more than 70 professional photographers and 40 community volunteers. We photograph more than 250 families a year and work directly with hospitals and other nonprofits and organizations. We accept referrals from social workers, doctors, nurses, friends, and family members.
Community volunteers
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Values guide our mission and act as a north star in our effort to provide support and comfort to families with members facing life-threatening conditions.
We approach our work with empathy, understanding, and kindness, and treat every family and individual we serve with the utmost respect and care.
Soulumination is committed to providing the highest quality of professional photography and custom photo gift packages to every family we serve.
We believe in the power of collaboration and community and work closely with hospitals and other non-profits and organizations to serve families whose members are facing life-threatening condition
Soulumination values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all, and recognizes that our differences make us stronger.
We strive to make our services accessible to all who qualify and ensure that our photography sessions and custom gift packages are provided free of charge.
Soulumination believes life is precious and that our photographs and keepsakes provide a legacy that honors and celebrates the lives of the children and parents we serve.
Our Parent Legacy program serves families with children 18 and under who have a parent facing a life-threatening condition. Our Child Legacy program serves families with children aged 18 and under who are facing life-threatening conditions
All legacy programs include a professional photo session, a secure online gallery of up to 60 unique images in both color and black and white, plus custom legacy gifts including prints and mini albums. All services, photos, and gifts are free.
