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JoAnn H. Turner, Contributing Photographer

February 28th, 2022|

P520 JoAnn H. Turner, North Carolina USA

JoAnn H. Turner, North Carolina USA (P520)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, JoAnn H. Turner, for her colorful photo!

JoAnn comments, “I served as a caregiver for my parents and now caring for my sister who has autism. For years Mom and Dad were amazing with their talents. Dad was a craftsman while Mom shared her love for art. Art was what brought out the best in my sister, and when my aging parents were taken under our care, my joy was writing stories and displaying Sister’s pictures to lift their spirits and quality of life. I painted their home interior with happy colors, adding my sisters vibrant art. Our yard was a garden of colorful flowers, veggies and plants. Our loving parents are no longer with us, but my heart is content that my sister and I carried the torch of Mom and Dad’s creativity. I mentioned to a dear friend about finding out how I can share some of our photography and paintings with hospitals. Thus, the introduction to your wonderful foundation. I was elated. To have one of my works on display is truly an honor, knowing it may lift someone’s spirits while coping with illness of their own or someone they love . That’s one of the biggest accomplishments an artist can have –truly priceless. Many thanks to Founder Elaine Poggi–a true gem– for her selfless contribution and motivation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. Brava!
By all means join us on this fulfilling journey to lift smiles on faces, even during their most critical moment.”

Bruno Ghersi, Contributing Photographer

February 24th, 2022|

P519 Bruno Ghersi, Las Palmas, Peru

Bruno Ghersi, Las Palmas, Peru (P519)

Enjoy this lovely photo taken in Peru by our new Contributing Photographer, Bruno Ghersi!

Bruno comments, “I found out about healing photo art by a friend. Their goal of bringing art and nature to hospitals is something I wanted to help with. Photography for me is more a hobby and being able to share my photos this way makes it all worth it.”

A quote from Michael P. Doyle

February 21st, 2022|

P506 Michael P. Doyle, Colorado USA

Michael P. Doyle, Colorado USA (P506)

“Hi Elaine!
You have just made my day, week, month and year! I want to cry because I’m so happy. The fact is, my photo going to children’s hospitals who serve children with disabilities makes it all the much better. I have a disability too. I looked at the website and what a fantastic place for my photo to be. I’m so grateful to you and your wonderful foundation. You have an awesome job!”

This was the response from Michael Doyle when I told him that his photo was sent to CURE Children’s Hospitals in Kenya, Malawi, and Ethiopia. Healing Photo Art rocks!❤️

Denise Barnhart, Contributing Photographer

February 14th, 2022|

P518 Denise Barnhart, California USA

Denise Barnhart, California USA (P518)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer Denise Barnhart from California!

Denise comments, “My mom is a retired registered nurse, so I thought it would be cool to get my photographs in a hospital. I know those patient rooms need some color! A quick search led me to Healing Photo Art. I was so excited when they chose to feature one of my images! What Elaine is doing is so important, not just to the well-being of patients and hospital workers, but to the livelihoods of photographers who need exposure. The validation and confidence boost are nice, too! Please support Healing Photo Art!”

Melissa Knowles, Contributing Photographer

February 5th, 2022|

P515 Melissa Knowles, New York USA

Melissa Knowles, New York USA (P515)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer Melissa Knowles from Massachusetts!

Melissa comments, “I came across the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals while researching photography’s role in arts-in-health. It has been a rewarding experience to have something you have created, hoping it will do some good somewhere in the world, find a home. It is a great reminder that it is often the smallest of things, like a photograph, that can also make a difference.”

Eric Whitehead, Contributing Photographer

February 4th, 2022|

P514 Eric Whitehead, New Jersey USA

Eric Whitehead, New Jersey USA (P514)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer Eric Whitehead.  Enjoy his photo of his very best friend, JD!

Eric comments, “I got into Photography after my own healing journey. I see what beauty in the world there is feeding my soul. I found this site after looking for ways to heal myself and others. It’s been a pleasure working with Elaine. I look forward to spreading more joy around the world and helping others in their journey!! Thank you!!”

Lara Kaye, Contributing Photographer

February 3rd, 2022|

P521 Lara Kaye, Malmesbury, South AfricaLara Kaye, Western Cape, South Africa (P521)

Enjoy this perfect rose from our new Contributing Photographer Lara Kaye, from South Africa.

Lara comments, “I found The Foundation For Photo/Art in Hospitals through my search to add more meaning to my work. In the six months that I have been a photographer, donating one of my photographs to this worthy cause has been one of the best experiences I’ve had. Elaine’s response to my messages was kind and prompt. I am a self-taught artist, and my technical knowledge is still limited, but her assistance made the process of becoming a contributing photographer easy. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the team of people who each do their part to restore health, comfort, and be there for those in health care facilities.”

Amelia Khan, Contributing Photographer

January 31st, 2022|

P511 Amelia Khan, Missouri USA

Amelia Khan, Missouri USA (P511)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer Amelia Khan from St. Louis, Missouri!
Amelia comments, “I first discovered the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals when I was a student at St. Louis Community College, taking an Introduction to Human Services course. For an assignment, I had to find a nonprofit organization, conduct an interview with someone who is a part of it, and write a reflection, to get a better understanding of what they do within. I was lucky enough to meet with the founder, Elaine, and she was so kind to meet with me virtually so I could interview her to learn more about what she created. Not shortly after, she gave me the opportunity to become a contributor to the foundation and my photo has recently been posted on her sites! I am thrilled to be a part of this organization that has turned a simple idea into something spectacular around the world. Elaine and everyone else who is a part of making this foundation what it is are incredible in making it happen. I hope to meet with Elaine and other contributors to the foundation one day and continue helping to make patients in hospitals around the world feel at ease in their setting!”

Sheila Carel, Contributing Photographer

January 30th, 2022|

P512 Sheila Carel, Massachusetts USA

Sheila Carel, Massachusetts USA (P512)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer Sheila Carel from Massachusetts!
Sheila comments, “I am lucky to live in Cochituate, a village of Wayland, Massachusetts and have been documenting the natural beauty around me on my daily strolls. These strolls bring me to lakes, ponds, woods, and so much more and are a balm to my soul. A good friend who works in one of the Boston hospitals suggested my art should be displayed in hospitals. A quick search brought me to the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. When I read about the mission of this organization, I knew this was the perfect place to start. I was correct. Every step of the way through this process has been seamless, all Elaine’s doing. I am so thankful to have found this organization and am looking forward to the day I hear that my photograph of the prettiest kettle pond in Massachusetts is gracing the walls of a hospital and giving somebody a peaceful focus in a place of healing.”

Ava Siegle, Contributing Photographer

January 29th, 2022|

P510 Ava Siegle, Venice, Italy

Ava Siegle, Venice, Italy (P510)

Enjoy this “simpatico” photo our new Contributing Photographer Ava Siegle, taken in Venice, Italy! Ava interned for the Foundation in the Fall of 2021 and we thank her for helping promote our work! Ava comments, “I was an intern for Healing Photo Art while I was in Florence in Fall 2021. It was an incredible experience! I was also able to become a contributing photographer, and have one of my own photographs put up in hospitals in Uganda, Zambia, and the Philippines. Elaine was a great mentor and under her guidance I created “Animals of the World”, a video of images combined with beautiful harp music by Amy Camie. I hope that these healing sounds and sights can help some patients. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this foundation’s mission to bring healing photo art to hospitals all around the world, and I hope to work with Elaine again soon!”

Laurie Holland Nessland, Contributing Photographer

January 27th, 2022|

P516 Laurie Holland Nessland, Colorado USA

Laurie Holland Nessland, Colorado USA (P516)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer Laurie Holland Nessland for her lovely photo of a moose family.  Laurie comments, ” I am so grateful to be a part of this organization’s mission to bring healing art into hospitals! The beauty of nature and animals is such a gift, and I feel honored to be able to capture images that evoke pleasant emotions, which can aid in healing. After spending a month in & out of hospitals with a loved one, I thought to myself how amazing would it be to donate some of my photography to hospitals….and then I found this organization. Wonderful!”

Karuna Duval, Contributing Photographer

January 5th, 2022|

P513 Karuna Duval, Galilee Israel

Karuna Duval, Galilee Israel (P513)

Welcome to our New Contributing Photographer Karuna Duval from Washington USA.
Karuna comments, “I was introduced to this organization through a friend. I love what they do!! Having worked in hospitals and now working in hospice, I completely understand the role that art plays in healing and comfort. I have been a photographer for the last 13 years and I am honored that one of my photos was chosen by this organization. They are stellar and made the process very easy.”

Deborah Roy, Contributing Photographer

December 7th, 2021|

P509 Deborah Roy, South Carolina USA

Deborah Roy, South Carolina USA (P509)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer Deborah Roy for her lovely photo!  Deborah writes, “What an absolute pleasure to work with Elaine and the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. I discovered this wonderful nonprofit through the North American Nature Photography Association. I have long known the benefits of nature imagery to one’s mental and health status and wanted to find a way to play a role in helping others achieve this benefit. Working with Elaine made this a seamless process. She was extraordinary in her communication, very professional, and personable. I am excited to have my work benefit others around the globe. Thank you for this opportunity!”

Paul Ferro, Contributing Photographer

November 23rd, 2021|

P507 Paul Ferro, New Jersey USA

Paul Ferro, New Jersey USA (P507)

Enjoy this lovely reflection photo by our new Contributing Photographer Paul Ferro from New Jersey!  Paul writes, “I was led to the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals from a visit to an urgent care facility. There was a picture of the hills of Tuscany in the room I was in and it was a soothing image to me and provided comfort when I was in distress. I decided to look up the artist and that led me to Elaine and the foundation. What a great idea I thought and it inspired me to share some of my own photos one of which was selected to become part of the collection. Elaine was very supportive and helpful throughout the submission process! I am going to spread the word about the foundation to family and friends. It truly is a worthy and wonderful cause. Thank you!”

Minh Phan, Contributing Photographer

November 22nd, 2021|

P505 Minh Phan, Minnesota USA

Minh Phan, Minnesota USA (P505)

Many thanks to Minh Phan for donating his lovely photo to the Foundation! Minh comments, “I have been an intern for the Foundation from the University of Minnesota Duluth this past semester. It has been a great experience. I have contributed my photo that I took at the Gooseberry Falls to the Foundation. I’m happy to know that my photo was donated to facilities in Nepal and India. I worked with the Founder of this Foundation, and it was very inspiring.”

Michael P. Doyle, Contributing Photographer

November 21st, 2021|

P506 Michael P. Doyle, Colorado USA

Michael P. Doyle, Colorado USA (P506)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer Michael P. Doyle from South Carolina. Michael comments, “A friend introduced me to Elaine Poggi, Founder and President of The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. Elaine throughly went over what this amazing organization does. She contacted me about sending three photos for the possibility of them being displayed in a hospital somewhere in the world! I was very intrigued and was flattered when she picked one of my photos. She was so kind, helpful and very professional. I love photography and this was my first opportunity to show my photograph. Donating my first photo is exactly how I wanted to begin my profession. I owe all this to Elaine. If you want to help out a fabulous non-profit organization and you love photography please look into this foundation.”

McKenzie Ruedebusch, Contributing Photographer

October 23rd, 2021|

P504 McKenzie Ruedebusch, Florida USA

McKenzie Ruedebusch, Florida USA (P504)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer McKenzie Ruedebusch from The University of Minnesota for her lovely sunset photo! McKenzie comments, “I started working with Elaine September of 2021 as a volunteer and also as a contributing photographer. She is wonderful to work with and it is inspiring to see how passionate she is about the work this foundation does! This foundation is amazing in itself and it is so inspiring to see people from all over the world come together to help lift up peoples’ spirits in hard times!”

Karen Cunningham, Contributing Photographer

October 7th, 2021|

P503 Karen Cunningham, Missouri USA

Karen Cunningham, Missouri USA (P503)

Enjoy this beautiful photo of a sunflower field taken in Missouri by our new Contributing Photographer Karen Cunningham. Karen comments, “Upon learning about The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, I immediately sparked to its mission of providing comfort and hope to patients, their caregivers, and loved ones with beautiful nature photography. Through Healing Photo Art, Elaine Poggi has provided a wonderful way for photographers to share their passion and photographic art to help patients all over the world. I am pleased and honored to share my work and to be a part of this compassionate and caring organization. Thank you, Elaine!”

Leon Manelis, Contributing Photographer

October 4th, 2021|

P502 Leon Manelis, Florida USA

Leon Manelis, Florida USA (P502)

Enjoy this unusual and beautiful black swan by our new Contributing Photographer Leon Manelis.  Leon comments, “Elaine provides a very fine service to medical facilities, and as a contributing photographer, I’ve found her to be a pleasure to work with.”

Stefano Marsili-Libelli, Contributing Photographer

September 27th, 2021|

P500 Stefano Marsili-Libelli, Florence, Italy

Stefano Marsili-Libelli, Florence, Italy (P500)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, Stefano Marsili-Libelli, for his lovely photo of Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy!  Stefano comments,

“While recovering from a major surgery, one day I lingered along the corridors of the hospital ward and was struck to see the otherwise plain walls enlivened by beautiful photos of Florence cityscapes. Surely I wasn’t in my best mood, but I really got a kick from those pictures. I read the signature of HealingPhotoArt.org and decided to contact the responsible person. Elaine Poggi is really one of a kind, exuding enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help suffering people. A warm and enthusiastic email exchange followed from my hospital bed, and my offer to contribute was readily accepted.
I immediately grasped and shared the mission of the association to provide usually dull and nondescript places like hospital departments with some comforting, uplifting images, just to remind the patients that the outside world is not lost to them, but is waiting for their comeback.
Apart from the satisfaction of making my photos available to a number of people in need of an uplift, I have met Elaine, the driving force behind all this, a wonderful person with an unlimited supply of enthusiasm and care, whose friendship I’ll treasure forever.”

Paige Kreher, Contributing Photographer

September 13th, 2021|

P499 Paige Kreher, Tuscany, Italy

Paige Kreher, Tuscany, Italy (P499)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, Paige Kreher, who is also a volunteer to Healing Photo Art!  Her photo was taken in Tuscany, Italy! Paige is a senior Photography Major and Communication Minor from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO.

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