Student volunteers who donated their photos to Healing Photo Art

Ashlyn Hanson, Amsterdam, Holland (P648)

Many thanks to Ashlyn Hanson, our new Contributing Photographer!

Ashlyn comments, “Hi! My name is Ashlyn Hanson, and I discovered Healing Photo Art recently during my time abroad studying in Florence, Italy. I have loved being able to volunteer with this organization, as well as become a contributing photographer. I am happy to be able to contribute to such an amazing cause that provides comfort to patients and puts a smile on people’s faces in hospitals across the world! While volunteering, I have seen how much care, effort, and attention Elaine puts into her work, and this foundation, and I am so excited I get to be a part of something so special. As I continue to study here in Florence, I hope to contribute more time and my photos to Healing Photo Art, as it is a philanthropic cause I greatly admire.”

Averie Schweitzer, Venice, Italy (P646)

Enjoy this lovely photo of Venice by Averie Schweitzer, our new Contributing Photographer!

Averie comments, “I am a part of Elaine’s internship/volunteer program and I am honored to be able to contribute to such a thoughtful program. Elaine is so welcoming and a wonderful person.  She took us around to see the secret gems of Florence and to her beautiful home. This program is so wonderful. I love that my photos that I have taken are going to such a beautiful cause to help those who are in a hard position.”

Alyssa Dalto, Lake Como, Italy (P647)

Welcome to Alyssa Dalto, our new Contributing Photographer!

Alyssa comments, “My name is Alyssa Dalto, and I’m a current volunteer for the Healing Photo Art organization. I’m a junior at Providence College, and I am currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy! I was excited to learn about the incredible work being done by the Healing Photo Art Foundation, and am grateful for the opportunity to volunteer for such an inspiring organization. As someone who has always loved both nature and photography, I was excited to support the Foundation’s mission to bring comfort to patients and families in hospitals through donated artwork and photographs. After working with this organization now for several months, I can see not only the inspiring and generous work that they do, but also the direct positive impact it has on people around the world. I know that they will continue on this mission of helping make days and spaces a little brighter as much as they can for patients!”

Sydney Zeng, Cap-d’Ail, France (P649)

Many thanks to Sydney Zeng, our new Contributing Photographer!

Sydney comments, “Volunteering with Elaine at Healing Art Photography has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. Elaine leads with such compassion, purpose, and authenticity that it’s impossible not to feel inspired by the work she does. Being part of her mission to bring art and life back into hospitals has shown me how deeply creativity can support healing. It has been moving to see how something as simple as a photograph can change the feeling of a room and offer comfort to patients and their families. Contributing my time and my photography to this work has meant a lot to me, and I truly hope my photos can find their way onto more hospital walls in the future. I’m grateful for everything I’ve learned from Elaine and for the chance to be part of something that helps people feel more grounded, seen, and hopeful during difficult moments.”

Jesseca Nhu Chau, California USA (P643)

Welcome to Jesseca Nhu Chau, our new Contributing Photographer!

Jesseca comments, “My name is Jesseca Chau and it has been wonderful volunteering with the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. With my current time studying abroad in Italy as a senior student, I desire to give back to the community. The foundation is great combining all aspects of giving through photography and nature to enrich patient’s mental health in hospitals. I was able to donate a floral photo to a hospital in Italy with more nature photos to come. It was a pleasure meeting Elaine, the founder of the foundation and our intern team. Through many adventures together and giving back to society improving the wellness of others, I am extremely grateful for this experience.”

Danielle Gomez, Vernazza, Italy (P644)

Enjoy this beautiful photo taken by Danielle Gomez, our new Contributing Photographer!

Danielle comments, “I found out about Healing Photo Art while studying abroad in Florence, and I am so grateful to be a part of this foundation. Elaine has given myself and other students an opportunity to share our photographs with local and global hospitals. As a volunteer for this foundation, I have seen how Elaine’s hard work has created an inspirational outlet for photographers and artists, has inspired the work of so many healthcare workers, and has created a hospitable environment for hospital patients around the world. Not only has this organization helped me to see more beauty in the world through photography, it has allowed me to foster relationships in a new country and serve the healthcare community abroad. I look forward to contributing more photographs to the foundation and watching their impact flourish.”

Mia Marcillac, Careyes, Mexico (P645)

Many thanks to Mia Marcillac, our new Contributing Photographer, for her colorful photo!

Mia comments, “Hi! My name is Mia Marcillac and I am so honored to have contributed a photo to Healing Photo Art. It has been such an incredible experience volunteering for this organization and seeing how these photographs can really make an impact on not only the patients but the staff as well. It is so amazing that a photo of mine can be presented in a hospital and hopefully have a positive impact on its environment. As I continue to travel I hope to take more beautiful photos that can be contributed to this organization. As I am studying abroad in Florence, it is so special to be able to give back to this community and continue this philanthropic work. Elaine has been so kind to myself and the other volunteers and being able to contribute a photo to this organization makes my time studying in Florence so much sweeter.”

Elaine Poggi, Alpe Di Siusi, Italy (M232)

A beautiful view from the top of the Alpe di Siusi in Val Gardena, taken by Elaine Poggi!

Sarah Grossen, Louisiana USA (P573F)

Enjoy this beautiful rose taken by Sarah Grossen, our Contributing Photographer!