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Capture the moment, keep the memory.

Free portrait sessions for families with children in the PICU.

Photographers, stand in the gap with us

As Havana's Gift grows, we want a small team of compassionate, skilled photographers to serve more families.

What we look for
  • Professional-grade gear
  • Portrait or family photography experience
  • Emotional maturity and flexibility
  • Willingness to travel locally
  • A portfolio we can review

For Families

If your child is in the PICU, request a free family portrait session.

For Photographers

Stand in the gap with us. Join our small volunteer team.

For Donors

Your gift funds equipment, prints, and frames that go directly to families.

About Havana

Havana Ayala was born June 19, 2020 at 23 weeks and 2 days gestational. A micro preemie who spent much of her life in and out of PICU. She passed on September 21, 2024. She was nonverbal, loved deeply, and taught her parents Falu and Indira more than words could hold.

Our special children are also teachers, agents of change, and unifiers.

Presence before absence. A story of love that refuses to go undocumented.

What every family receives

Professional portrait session with Falu

Digital high-resolution gallery

Selection of printed photos

Framed keepsake when possible, with a 'Havana's Gift' ribbon on the back

No cost. No expectations. We move at your pace. Your family leads. We follow.

Request a session

If your child is currently or recently in the PICU, fill this out. We'll be in touch.

Photographers, stand in the gap with us

As Havana's Gift grows, we want a small team of compassionate, skilled photographers to serve more families.

What we look for
  • Professional-grade gear
  • Portrait or family photography experience
  • Emotional maturity and flexibility
  • Willingness to travel locally
  • A portfolio we can review

Your gift becomes someone's memory

Donations fund photography equipment, printed portraits and frames, travel to families, Havana's Gift ribbons, and program growth.

  • $25 covers prints for one family
  • $100 covers a framed keepsake
  • $500 helps fund an entire session
  • Any amount moves us forward

Havana's Gift is a personal initiative under Falu Creative, LLC. We are not currently a registered 501(c)(3), so donations are not tax-deductible. Every dollar goes toward serving families.

Frequently asked questions

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