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God Winks Inc God Winks Inc was organized to give families facing life threatening situations the opportunity to have professional family portraits taken together.

God Winks Inc. provides professional photography services in the hospital, home or care center. Our photographers are trained in bereavement. We work with families to capture everlasting memories and provide a tangible remembrance of their loved one. Depending on the situation, video services are available to record stories or video messages for family, rather than photography.

10/12/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone that donated during our online fund drive last week! God bless you!

10/07/2026

Thank you Louann S, Marie M, Susan H, for your generosity! God bless! 🙏

Shared by Katie...I remember the first class of my death doula certification program. One of my instructors asked us: Wh...
10/06/2026

Shared by Katie...
I remember the first class of my death doula certification program. One of my instructors asked us: Which age range of end-of-life care are you planning to work with?
I was first up to answer, and I confidently stated: “Only adults.”

So, a couple years later, when Nadine asked if I wanted to volunteer as a photographer with God Winks, I hesitated. As a person without kids, I didn't think I could relate to or support grieving families in the way they needed.
But I couldn’t quite bring myself to say no, so I agreed to shadow Nadine on a few calls.

That distinct and confident “only adults” answer I had been clinging to fell away pretty quickly after I met Baby Z. and his family.

We hear a lot, “I don’t know how you can do this work.” And, frankly, I don't know how I do it either.

I just know that when this mama looked into her little boy’s eyes and his dad kissed his son's head, my heart wasn’t telling me to run from it. In that moment, my heart didn’t care whether I knew the right thing to say. It just told me to create something they could keep to hold onto this moment with their son.

My “only adults” answer had a lot less to do with what I was capable of and a lot more to do with being afraid I wouldn’t know how to help.

I think a lot of us do that. We’re so afraid of saying the wrong thing that sometimes we say nothing, or avoid showing up at all. But I've learned that you don’t have to know exactly how to handle something this heavy to show up for someone in it. And I’m really grateful I said yes. 🤍

I know that not everyone is able to do this work, but there are many ways to help us show up for the families who need us. Your donations make it possible for God Winks to provide memories to families, like Baby Z.'s, during these tender and important moments.

Please click here to donate www.GodWinksInc.org

Shared by Katie...I wouldn't normally agree to photographing a family portrait on Thanksgiving. I also wouldn't normally...
10/05/2026

Shared by Katie...
I wouldn't normally agree to photographing a family portrait on Thanksgiving. I also wouldn't normally consider taking a huge container full of homemade Puerto Rican rice and beans (yum) home after a shoot. But this God Winks call was different.

This family had gathered because someone they loved was battling a terminal diagnosis. On par with a family holiday, there was laughter, kids running around, football talk and dinner cooking in the kitchen. But in the quieter moments, there were also tears, siblings holding hands and the somber understanding that these photographs would someday mean much more than they did in that moment.

When I finished, the father of the family insisted I stay for Thanksgiving dinner. I had my own family waiting for me, so we compromised: I left carrying a container of the rice and beans he’d been cooking while I was there photographing.

I still think about those rice and beans. Not because they were delicious (they were) but because for a little while that day, I felt like I was at my own family’s holiday. It reminded me how often we don’t realize which ordinary moments we’ll someday cherish until they’ve already passed.

Maybe you follow us because someone you love has experienced a loss like the ones we share here. Maybe you or your family have used our services, or maybe you simply know one of our volunteers. However you found us, please know how invaluable this work is to the families we serve. We’re reminded of that every time we walk out the door after a session...sometimes carrying rice and beans. 🤍

If you’re unable to donate to help us reach more families, please consider liking, commenting or sharing this post to your own page to help us reach our goal to continue providing these services.
Donate here www.GodWinksInc.org or mail a check to God Winks, Po Box 84, Ellicottville, NY. 14731.

Sometimes you get called out in the middle of the night to photograph babies that had a baby. And your heart aches extra...
10/04/2026

Sometimes you get called out in the middle of the night to photograph babies that had a baby. And your heart aches extra hard for them.

On the way to the hospital we typically don't know who or what kind of situation we're walking in on. I pray on my way to each session for that family, whatever their personal needs may be. Sometimes on my way home I cry. For the baby, for the parents, for the family, for my beautiful young volunteers, for myself, I repeat "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13.

I know God lead me down this path. The path to this organization, this ministry. Am I there to help these families? Am I there to humble myself? But ultimately I am there because He lead me there, to be a channel of His peace. This I know.

When I reach out and simply ask for prayers, your prayers are for all these families. Please keep them coming, every day. Today I'm reaching out asking for your financial support. Please, every dollar counts. Go to our site and click that donate button. www.GodWinksInc.org or mail a check to God Winks, PO Box 84, Ellicottville, NY. 14731. PayPal keeps a percentage of every dollar. A check in the mail ensures we receive 100% of your contribution. Thank you in advance and God bless you!

Shared by Bridget...Meet Baby G. 🤍Her time was far too short, but from the moment she arrived, she was surrounded by so ...
10/03/2026

Shared by Bridget...
Meet Baby G. 🤍

Her time was far too short, but from the moment she arrived, she was surrounded by so much love. It was a late night when her family tenderly prepared her for her first and final photo session; gently brushing her hair and dressing her in a beautiful handmade outfit sewn with love by her grandmother's own hands and flown all the way from their native home. It was their family tradition, and although Baby G. would only wear it once, she was part of that family tradition.

As her family gathered around her, caring for her so tenderly, the love in that room was undeniable. This was one of my very first solo hospital sessions, and while the language barrier made things difficult at times, I didn’t need words to understand what was happening. I was there to preserve these moments for a family who deserved to have them remembered. I truly believe I was there for a reason.

I’ve been volunteering with God Winks for over a year now, providing remembrance photography and care packages completely free of charge to families facing stillbirth and end-of-life loss. We rely entirely on donations to make this possible.

As it becomes harder to provide these care packages at no cost, we’re asking you to reach deep into your hearts—and, if you’re able, your wallets. Every donation and share helps us continue showing up for families like Baby G.’s and reminding them that their babies are loved, their lives mattered, and they will never be forgotten. 🤍
www.GodWinksInc.org

10/03/2026

Thank you for your very generous gifts Candy S, Pat R, Chris & Joe P, Betty S, God bless you! ❤🙏

10/03/2026

Thank you Casey M, Amy F, Tara K, Stephanie W, Cheryl M, Monica S, Angela S, for keeping up moving right along! God bless you!! ❤

You've seen this beautiful family's photo above as the banner picture for some time now. Thank you to the family for all...
10/02/2026

You've seen this beautiful family's photo above as the banner picture for some time now. Thank you to the family for allowing us to share. They were referred to God Winks by anther God Winks family; someone that saw the need of a friend, offered our services to the family, and put them in contact with us.
We spoke about their family, interests, priorities and arranged a day for me to come to their house and property on the lake to take family photos in their favorite spots.

It was a pleasure getting to know everyone while we walked and worked, and really an honor to be there in this capacity for them, to use my time and expertise to capture their love and relationships for them. Thats what this is all about, capturing family love and relationships.

Life gets busy and far too many of us take our time for granted. When I ask most people when the last time they had professional family photos done, they really have to stretch the memory.

A terminal diagnosis really gives you an acute sense of the importance of time, love and relationships. This is where we step in and help that happen.

With support from people like you, families like this can enjoy the opportunity of capturing that love without the added burden of the cost of a professional photo session.

Please, visit our site and click the donate button now. www.GodWinksInc.org or mail your check to God Winks, PO Box 84, Ellicottville, NY. 14731. Thank you and God bless!

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