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Sally Koski, Contributing Photographer
Enjoy this lovely photo by our new Contributing Photographer, Sally Koski, from Minnesota! Sally comments, “I am continually impressed with the professionalism and holistic philosophy of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. As a health care professional, I recognize the importance of art in the healing process. As an artist, I am always looking for ways to contribute art to assist with healing. I am honored to be a contributing photographer to the the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. Their compassionate approach to working with hospitals and contributing photographers make them a joy to work with.” Sally Koski, PhD, RN – Contributing Photographer
Kierstyn Elyzabeth, Contributing Photographer
Many thanks to Kierstyn Elyzabeth, our new Contributing Photographer for her beautiful photo! Kierstyn comments, “I have always envisioned my photography being utilized in a manner for healing, so I was delighted to run across this organization! I think it’s such a fantastic avenue for photographers to share their beautiful images of nature where it’s most needed. Elaine was quick to respond, helpful, and very encouraging. I felt honored that she selected my Lotus Awakening photo to be an option among her lovely collection of images!”
Derek Warner, Contributing Photographer
Enjoy this beautiful sunset photo taken in Hawaii by our new Contributing Photographer Derek Warner. Derek comments, “Love what this foundation is doing! I’m honored to be asked to help. I donated one of my personal favorite images and I hope that it does good for patients around the world. Thank you Elaine!”
Stephen D. Smith, Contributing Photographer
Many thanks to Stephen D. Smith, our new Contributing Photographer, for his lovely photo! Stephen comments, “I was delighted to hear about The Foundation for Healing Arts for Hospitals and specifically Elaine Poggi’s work . Her enthusiasm for nature photography and its calming effects for hospital wards and clinics is a wonderful resource for interior designers in planning a relaxed environment affecting patient stress and anxiety. I am very pleased to have had some of my nature work accepted for publication and to be working with the Foundation in the future.”
John Keefover, Contributing Photographer
Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, John Keefover (www.Keefography.com) from Minnesota! John comments, “Working with Healing Photo Art was seamlessly easy with great communication for an even better cause. I donated this photo I took in hopes of sharing it with someone who needs to see something beautiful around them when they need it most.”
Rebecca Lin, Contributing Photographer
Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Rebecca Lin, from Maryland! Rebecca comments, “I am honored to contribute to The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. The staff are compassionate, and the mission is incredibly heartwarming. By being a part of this organization, I know that my photography will make a positive difference in people’s lives.”
Yasmin Schepens, Contributing Photographer
Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, Yasmin Schepens, from Vancouver, Canada for this lovely photo! Yasmin comments, “Nature has always helped me heal faster. It is just the way nature works. It is miraculous. When some people are not able to go out in nature anymore it is so important for them to still be able to experience the effect nature has on human beings. Photographs are an excellent way to evoke that same feeling even if you have to stay inside. Bringing the outside in, is an amazing way to deal with depression and it calms the mind. I am a believer in what Healing Photo Art accomplishes and that’s why I have also donated one of my photos. It is a wonderful initiative that was created out of love and that’s why it is so powerful and true. Thank you Elaine!
Our photos in Bergamo, Italy

My friend, Giorgio Seminati, from Bergamo who was infected with COVID-19 wrote me this morning that he is finally out of the Bergamo hospital after 2 months of a really, really tough time and 4 COVID-19 tests. His daughter was one of his nurses. His brother died of the virus a month ago. This is real life for many in Italy… and I am understanding more and more the suffering that this virus is bringing to many around the world… I met Giorgio 7 years ago when we coordinated a project of 250 photos for the Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo, (where he spent the last two months).
Henry Elholm, Photographer

Photo by Henry Elholm, Utah USA (P446)
Enjoy this photo taken in Utah by our new Contributing Photographer Henry Elholm.
Unveiling of Photos in St. Louis
It was a wonderful unveiling of our 65 beautiful nature photos at Siteman Cancer Center West County! A plaque was placed honoring Dr. Jerry Levy, our founding Board member of Healing Photo Art. Pictured here are Elaine Poggi and Judy Levy.