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The photoshoot that helped me grieve for my baby

Ashley Jones lost her daughter Skylar at just 21 months old. In her grief she turned to photos for comfort and now she photographs other families facing a terminal diagnosis.

Ashley Jones and her husband lost their daughter Skylar at just 21 months old to spinal muscular atrophy. Ashley poured her grief into the photos she had of her daughter. She had always been a keen photographer, and so she decided to use her skills help other grieving families. She’s started a non-profit called Love Not Lost which provides free photo sessions to families facing a terminal illness diagnosis.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Troy Holmes

Picture: Ashley Jones and her daughter Skylar
Credit: Tessa Marie

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com

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