Ava Lawson, our Spring Semester Intern

Many thanks to Ava Lawson, who is interning with The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals this semester. She  exhibited her beautiful photo at the Art in Medicine Symposium held recently in Florence, Italy!

Nadine Evans, Cabo, Mexico (P664)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Nadine Evans!

Nadine comments, “Working with The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals has already been such a meaningful experience for me. Photography has always been a quiet way for me to slow down and notice beauty in moments that might otherwise go unseen. Light through flowers, still water, movement in nature, and the small details that make people pause for a moment and simply breathe.

Knowing that one of my photographs could bring even a small sense of calm, comfort, or peace to someone in a hospital setting means more to me than I can fully express. During difficult moments, environment matters, and I love the idea that art can soften a space and make it feel a little more human and comforting.

I’m truly grateful to be included among the contributing photographers and thankful for the incredible work this foundation does to bring healing imagery into hospitals around the world.”

— Nadine Marie
Through Her Lens

Julie Gordon, California USA (P663)

Enjoy this beautiful underwater photo taken by Julie Gordon, our new Contributing Photographer!

Julie comments, “During a hospital stay of my own, I found myself soothed by a single photograph on the wall. It reminded me how powerful imagery can be when someone is navigating uncertainty. As an underwater photographer, I’ve always felt that the ocean holds a kind of quiet medicine for the body and soul and I enjoy sharing this world with others.  Connecting with Elaine and being invited to contribute was an unexpected gift.  I’m honored to have my work included in a mission that bring calm and source of comfort to people and places that truly matter.”

Rick Beldegreen, Alaska USA (P660)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Rick Beldegreen!

Rick comments, “I am a retired veterinarian and lifelong wildlife photographer. I am fortunate to be able to travel extensively to such exotic places as The Arctic, Antarctica, Africa and more. Wildlife photography is a serious hobby for me but I most enjoy bringing nature home to those unable to view it firsthand. I have long been aware of the positive mental and physical health benefits achieved simply by viewing images of nature; lower blood pressure and heart rate, decreased anxiety among others. My images decorate the walls of many veterinary hospitals and I had been looking for a way to send them to human hospitals as well. After an online search I found Healing Photo Art in Hospitals. What an amazing concept. I am proud to now be a part of such a worthy organization.”

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!”