Sadie Scott, Austria (P654)

Enjoy this lovely photo of Sadie Scott, our new Contributing Photographer!

Sadie comments, “Hello! My name is Sadie, and I’m volunteering at Healing Photo Art during my semester abroad. I think the foundation’s mission of fostering peace and community in hospitals is incredibly noble and inspiring. It’s refreshing to see people coming together to try and make someone else’s day just a little bit better. I’m so grateful to have been given this opportunity and I hope that my photography helps to ease someone’s fear or anger.”

Nicole Kravets, New York USA (P657)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Nicole Kravets!

Nicole comments, “As soon as I heard about Healing Photo Art, I was excited to get involved and contribute my work to the cause. As a wildlife photographer, I spend most of my time photographing creatures on trails around the world. I am more than happy to share my work to support Healing Photo Art in bringing happiness to the world! Once I reached out, the process of submitting my work was super easy and efficient, I will definitely be back with new photos soon!”

Ava Lawson, Minnesota USA (P653)

Enjoy this colorful photo of an ice castle wall from the St. Paul Minnesota Ice Castles by our new Contributing Photographer, Ava Lawson!

Ava comments, “I have recently started interning with the foundation, and I was given the opportunity to become a contributing photographer. I am excited by this opportunity because I resonate with the foundation’s mission. I am also passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in the community. I enjoy taking pictures of everything, especially nature! So being able to share one of my photos to help others means a lot. It’s been a great experience working with Elaine.”

Dawit Gebremaryam, Minnesota USA (P656)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Dawit Gebremaryam!

Dawit comments, “I found out about HealingPhotoArt from a friend who was interning with them. I think it’s a wholesome cause, and that the service they provide is uplifting for patients and hospitals. I hope my photo can serve that mission in some way. Thanks for including my submission!”

Kristin M. Krumm, New Jersey USA (P655)

Many thanks to Kristin M. Krumm, our new Contributing Photographer!

Kristin comments, “I came across this non profit in a recent search related to healing practices and photography. I am an Occupational Therapist and Reiki Master who, also, is a photography enthusiast. The mission of the Healing Photo Art’s Foundation resonates deep with my heart, both professionally and personally. Providing a beautiful visual is just one way we can help others to take a moment to breathe and rest. I’m grateful to be able to contribute one of my photos to this project. Elaine has been a pleasure to correspond with during submittal. I look forward to sharing the work of the foundation and submitting more photos, when needed.”

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.”