Vivia Sarne’, Utah USA (P592)
Enjoy this photo taken by one of our youngest Contributing Photographers! Vivia was 12 years old when she took this photo while on a family road trip. Vivia is also my granddaughter!
Vivia comments, “I enjoy taking photos to make people happy!”
Jessica Maskiell, New York USA (P598)
Welcome to Jessica Maskiell, our new Contributing Photographer!
This beautiful image of a lotus flower resting in water was captured by photographer Jessica Ramos Maskiell, in the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY. Established in 1891, it is located on a 250-acre site that contains a landscape with over one million living plants; the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, a greenhouse containing several habitats; and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, which contains one of the world’s largest collections of botany-related texts. As of 2016, over a million people visit the New York Botanical Garden annually. The Bronx is also hometown to Jessica Ramos Maskiell.
Sally B. Simpson, Missouri USA (P597)
Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, Sally B. Simpson, for her lovely fawn photo!
Sally comments, “I first heard about the foundation for photo/art in hospitals, when a friend of mine told me about a field trip he took to the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO with his workplace where they were later encouraged to submit their photos for consideration to the foundation. My friend lovingly said to me, “You should submit a photo to them because your work is outstanding.”
After I found a fellow photographer and friend on the website, listed as a contributing photographer, I saw it as a “sign” or as a good omen. At the beginning of 2022, my mother was sick in a local St. Louis hospital. I would visit each weekend and walk the long halls of the hospital, and take pictures of the artwork that adorned the halls so she could see the beautiful art. My mother would say to me, “They should be so lucky to have your photos hanging on their walls.”
My mom passed away on 4/5/2022, and I can’t think of a better way to honor her memory by knowing that one of my nature photos may hang on the wall somewhere in the world. I hope that my photo brings comfort and solace to all who see.”
Cecilia Calanda, Umbria, Italy (P596)
Enjoy this amazing rainbow captured by our new Contributing Photographer, Cecilia Calanda!
Morgan Cyr, Maine USA (P595)
Welcome to Morgan Cyr, our new Contributing Photographer!
Morgan comments, “I interned for Healing Photo Art this spring and it was a very pleasant experience. Elaine was always so welcoming and appreciative of the interns for the foundation. We went on visits to places around Florence that had just hung up photos in their healthcare settings. It was a truly amazing experience to see the impact art is able to have on well-being of individuals. It was clear that it had been well thought out what photos were chosen, as the foundation offers so many options to select from. I personally felt so moved by the art pieces that I decided to write reflections on my personal reactions to the art, which were later shared on social media. I also worked on making a video including some photos from the foundation shown alongside lovely harp music made by a friend of Elaine. Finally, I was given the opportunity to become a contributing photographer. I am beyond happy to now be making a lasting impact on the hospital settings that work with Healing Photo Art! On our last trip, Elaine was so kind to show us some amazing views around Florence for the day. The foundation has always gone above and beyond to spread positivity on communities and the world as a whole. It was a true honor to be a part of this mission.”
Rick Bruce, Pennsylvania USA (P593)
Enjoy this lovely photo taken by our new Contributing Photographer, Rick Bruce!
Rick comments, “Healing Photo Art is an excellent way to encourage patients and even medical staff as they travel in medical facilities. I found out about this wonderful organization when I saw one of Elaine’s photos from the Dolomites in a Patient First examination room in Abington PA this spring when dealing with a particularly nasty cold. Her photo cheered me up. I thought perhaps my own photo work could do the same for others.”
Rose Roman, Florida USA (P590)
Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Rose Roman! Enjoy her lovely photo taken in Florida.
Peyton Lehner, Florida USA (P591)
Enjoy this lovely sunset taken by our new Contributing Photographer, Peyton Lehner!
Peyton comments, “I was connected to Elaine and the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals by my Public Health professor at my university. I align with the foundation’s uplifting mission and its amazing work across the globe. I have always found an important correlation between the arts and public health and how they are very beneficial to many! As a volunteer for this foundation, I found myself taking pictures to be used in these hospitals across the globe. I have found myself feeling very proud to be a part of what the foundation does. I also encourage others to do the same!”
Marsha Armentrout, Missouri USA (P588)
Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Marsha Armentrout!
Marsha comments, “I love to walk the trails in Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Missouri throughout the year –especially in Autumn when the leaves turn gold, and the fresh air is invigorating! What an opportunity to be a part of this wonderful organization that celebrates beauty by sharing these inspiring photos from around the world. It is exciting to explore the Foundation’s website to increase my knowledge of all the Foundation does. I am happy to be a donor.”
Simona Mangini, Scandicci, Italy (P587)
Enjoy this beautiful photo of our new Contributing Photographer, Simona Mangini!
Simona comments, “It is a wonderful experience. Thanks to you!”