Michael Smith, Colorado USA (P577)

Enjoy this lovely photo by our new Contributing Photographer, Michael Smith!

Michael comments, “I recently learned about the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals from a local friend who is also a photographer and contributor to this wonderful organization. I’ve been a photography enthusiast for about 20 years now and was very pleased to learn about this great outlet for my photography. I’m so happy to know that my photography can bring joy and peacefulness to patients and caregivers in hospitals. Elaine has been wonderful to work with and a special thanks to her for making this happen!”

Bjorn Gillsater, Florence, Italy (P575)

Many thanks to Bjorn Gillsater, our new Contributing Photographer, for this amazing photo of Florence’s Duomo!

Bjorn comments, “Very inspiring and creative. It’s important to share the beauty of Florence and the inspiration that the rich cultural life gives, as a way to offer joy, hope and distraction.”

Linda Karins, Missouri USA (P574)

Enjoy this colorful sunflower photo by our new Contributing Photographer, Linda Karins!

Linda comments, “I stumbled upon the Healing Photo Art Foundation while reading our coworker newsletter at Mercy Hospital St. Louis and instantly knew I wanted to get involved! Nature found me during the darkest days of the pandemic, bringing light and hope to all my senses. I am so grateful for this opportunity to share a little part of myself that might just bring a sigh of peacefulness or a joyful memory to another person who may be feeling uncomfortable, alone at an uncertain time, and vulnerable. Thank you to Elaine Poggi for bringing her vision to life with this beautiful mission to soothe the soul through photo art! Elaine’s international project to encourage the healing properties of nature in hospital rooms throughout the world exemplifies what the pandemic taught us all – that we are forever interconnected.”

Sarah Grossen, Virginia USA (P573)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, Sarah Grossen!

Sarah comments, “I am deeply honored that I get to share pieces from a hobby that heals me with an organization that is able to share it further to serve others. Right as I stumbled on the website, I knew that I wanted to be involved in the work that Healing Photo Art is doing. Thank you, Elaine, for the opportunity to contribute to the truly amazing mission to facilitate healing through art!”

Elsa Ganet, Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France (P566)

Enjoy this lovely field of poppies by our new Contributing Photographer, Elsa Ganet!

Elsa comments, “I am honoured to have my work featured by the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals website and in the selection to be displayed in hospitals across the world. I’ve been an amateur photographer for over 13 years and I’m really proud to be able to contribute to this wonderful program and be able to help people in any way I can during such a difficult time. I found the Foundation through social media and instantly thought it was an amazing idea and I wanted to take part in any way I could. Elaine has been very kind, helpful and patient during all of the process!”

Jonathan Warren, Glendhu Bay, New Zealand (P567)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Jonathan Warren!

Jonathan comments, “I am absolutely honored to have my work included in the selection of pieces to be included in hospitals. Having been a photographer for years, I’ve always wondered what are the best ways to get my photos out into the world and help improve people’s day, and now I’ve found it. Elaine has created a wonderful non-profit with an amazing goal that is crucial to improve quality of care for patients! I’m so happy I stumbled upon her site while doing some research in wellness and was met with this opportunity.”

Yvonne Coyle, Massachusetts USA (P571)

Many thanks to our new Contributing Photographer, Yvonne Coyle!

Yvonne comments, “I am so honored to have my photography used by the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals and to get the chance to help patients, and their families. When I read about this wonderful program helping people heal with art I thought that is such a good organization and I would love to be part of it by sharing some of my photography and a big thank you to Elaine for walking me through the process!”

Nivita Thomas, Virginia USA (P570)

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Nivita Thomas.  Nivita is 15 years old, one of our youngest photographers!

Nivita comments, “Community work is always in my mind. Often times, I would think being just a school student how far I could go to be of service to others. During my summer vacation this year, I was just browsing casually and I stumbled upon this prestigious organization. I was in wonder when I learned that something like simple photos that we can contribute can impact and bring tremendous inward joy, calmness and peace into the hearts of people at the hospitals all across the world. I reached out to Elaine immediately. All I can say is she is the sweetest person and her messages back to me were so kind and genuine guiding me to send exactly what she needs to carry out this noble mission.
This is an awesome inspiring opportunity for young people like me. I cannot be physically there with every patient and medical professional in every hospitals but deep down in my heart I know that I have connected with each one of their hearts through Elaine’s foundation and contribute in a simple way that I can to encourage them. I look forward to keep contributing and working with Elaine.”

Elaine Poggi, Tuscany, Italy (C138)

Enjoy the beauty of this sunflower field in Tuscany!

William Vergonet, Georgia USA (P568)

Enjoy this lovely photo of our new Contributing Photographer, William Vergonet!

William comments, “I use photography as a release and / or a therapy of sorts.  I have a stressful career and photography allows me a chance to break away from that daily and focus on beautiful things and moments. Photography helps me and so I am extremely excited and honored, to have my work used by the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. Just the thought that one of my images can maybe help in someone’s recovery , or help in any way, is just out of this world an amazing feeling. I really love what Elaine is doing here and want to support the foundation in any way I can. “