Crystal Fierros-Garcia, Le Cinque Terre, Italy (P633)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, Crystal Fierros-Garcia, for her lovely photo!

Crystal comments, “Hi! My name is Crystal Fierros-Garcia. I volunteered with the foundation during my spring study abroad in Florence. I found out about this organization through my school Florence University of the Arts. I wanted to give back in a way and this was the perfect fit for my chaotic schedule. I had lots of fun getting to meet other students volunteering for the organization as well as getting to know Elaine. I am honored to have been involved in such a meaningful organization!”

Uwe Hahn, Moritzburg, Germany (631)

Welcome to Uwe Hahn, our new Contributing Photographer!

Uwe comments, “Hello! My name is Uwe Hahn, and I discovered the Healing Photo Art website more by chance. I’m already retired, but I spend some of my free time on a cancer ward at a local hospital reading stories to sick children. Simply to distract them from the stressful daily hospital routine for a while. I know how important these things are for the healing process. When I found this website, I was immediately fascinated by the concept. And since I also enjoy photography, I thought it would be a good idea to join the website as a contributing photographer. I contacted Elaine and I’m now proud that my first photo has found a place in her gallery.
May this and all the others bring a smile to the faces of patients and hospital staff and temporarily ease the illness.”

Isabel Lamporte, New York USA (P628)

Enjoy this beautiful photo of our new Contributing Photographer, Isabel Lamporte!

Isabel comments, “Hello everyone, my name is Isabel Lamporte. I am a volunteer researching neuro aesthetics and a contributing photographer for Healing Photo Art. I am volunteering from Florence, Italy and it has been an incredible experience. I got connected with the foundation through Syracuse University, where I am an Environmental and Interior Design major. So, my studies and career connect directly with the mission of the foundation to create medical spaces more comfortable for all the people that use it. I love using my photography as inspiration for my interior projects and hope I can continue to make a positive impact by contributing to Healing Photo Art!”

Chloé-Eloïse Mallet, Cape Town, South Africa (P627)

Many thanks to Chloé-Eloïse Mallet, our new Contributing Photographer, for her lovely photo!

Chloé-Eloïse comments, “My name is Chloe-Eloise and this semester I am working with the healing photo art foundation as a volunteer and contributing photographer. Elaine’s mission resonates with me. As a Film and TV Production major, I believe in the healing powers of visual media and I am honored to be able to contribute to this mission. The first photo I have contributed is really special to me because it was taken in the country I grew up in: South Africa. I am excited to share the comfort and joy that sunsets in the Western Cape always used to give me!”

Oti Tsone, Abuja, Nigeria (P639)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Oti Tsone, from Nigeria!

Oti comments, “I am so happy to contribute to this great mandate to serve humanity. Communication with Elaine was seamless and very friendly. I am glad to be a volunteer at The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, and my little can help make a difference!”

Haylee Hutson, New York USA (P626)

Enjoy this beautiful rainbow photo by our new Contributing Photographer, Haylee Hutson!

Haylee comments, “Hello, my name is Haylee Hutson, and I am volunteering for the Healing Photo Art Foundation through the Syracuse University Florence I-Volunteer program! I am currently in my third year of college at Syracuse University, where I am studying marketing and entrepreneurship. I am thrilled to be a contributing photographer for this wonderful non-profit to help spread a sense of joy to those spending their time in hospitals. I’ve had the luxury of being able to take beautiful pictures across all different terrains throughout the world, and I am so excited for this opportunity to share them as a vital part of the foundation’s mission.

Here is one of my first contributions to the foundation, which was taken at Saranac Lake in Upstate New York. Being from Syracuse as well, I’ve ventured to many stunning Upstate locations like this one. This was taken right after an intense rainstorm, and I thought it was a special and comforting capture of a bold rainbow. I am honored to contribute to such a meaningful cause!”

Kate Alberga, Easter Island, Chile (P625)

Many thanks to Kate Alberga, our new Contributing Photographer, for her amazing photo!

Kate comments, “Hi everyone! My name is Kate Alberga, and I will be volunteering with The Foundation for Healing Photo Art in Hospitals during my spring semester in Florence. I am a Psychology and Anthropology & Sociology student at Lafayette College. Throughout my academic journey, I have actively worked with non-profit organizations dedicated to veteran support and mental/physical health, which has deepened my commitment to the foundation’s mission of bringing healing photography to hospitals worldwide. My first contribution to the foundation is a photograph captured along the breathtaking shores of Easter Island. I truly believe in the transformative power of art in enhancing well-being, and am honored to support this meaningful initiative.”

Clara Crandall, Hawaii USA (P624)

Enjoy this photo by Clara Crandall, our new Contributing Photographer!

Clara comments, “My name is Clara Crandall and I recently started interning at the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals and it has already been such a lovely experience! I got connected with the foundation through Syracuse University Florence where I am currently attending. I have always believed that art makes people’s lives better so when I learned more about the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals mission I knew it would be a good fit for me. Elaine has the kindest heart which shows in all the work she does for the foundation. My favorite thing has been hearing how the artwork displayed has helped better both the people in the hospitals and the contributing photographer’s lives!”

Ashleigh Peterson, Minnesota USA (P623)

Many thanks to Ashleigh Peterson, our new Contributing Photographer, for her lovely photo!

Ashleigh comments, “Hi! My name is Ashleigh Peterson and I am a new contributing photographer for the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. I first found out about this foundation in my Professional Preparation in Public Health class. One of our requirements for this class is to volunteer for something we are passionate about. I love the mission of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals and Elaine graciously welcomed me to help contribute. I am grateful for this opportunity to share my work!”