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!

P640 Cristina Brizi, Florence, Italy

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Cristina Brizi!

Cristina comments, “I am proud to be part of Elaine’s Healing Photo Art project. For me, photography is a silent narrative that connects people through invisible words. Within spaces of care, the delicacy of a flower, the gentle curves of a landscape, or the power of a sea wave are transformed into ever-new emotions, because the gaze — and the heart — of each observer is always new.”

P611 Mike Endres:Little Wing Photo, Washington USA

Enjoy this lovely photo taken by Mike Endres, our new Contributing Photographer!

Mike comments, “I ran across Elaine’s organization quite by accident but I’m so glad I did. Having spent my career in the Army as a RN I’ve often been able to witness first-hand how good photography can take a person out of their current situation and give them hope in themselves and the world. I look forward to continuing to work with this organization and support the good that they do.”
Mike Endres, Little Wing Photo

P639 Logan Foraker, Missouri USA

Many thanks to Logan Foraker, our new Contributing Photographer!

Logan comments, “I discovered this beautiful organization by happenstance, and swiftly grew to love them and their mission. The process for submitting photos was swift and easy, and communication with the representatives was wonderful. I will gladly donate again when I have something ready to share!”

Matteo Monzali, Florence, Italy (P638)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Matteo Monzali, from Florence, Italy!

Matteo comments, “A really wonderful foundation that brings happiness where it’s needed the most.
I discovered it while I was at the hospital donating blood, and I was so inspired by the idea that I felt the need to participate!”

Taylor Mae Frey, Montana USA (P637)

Many thanks to Taylor Mae Frey, our new Contributing Photographer!

Taylor comments, “I think the Healing Arts Foundation is one of the best charitable ideas I’ve come across. I really love its simplicity and straightforward values of connecting with others through artwork. Hospitals are lonely places and as a contributing photographer, I’m truly grateful that perhaps one of my photos can brighten someone’s darkest days- who needs it the most. Truly a wonderful cause, and I’m so thankful to be a part of it.”