Christa Lopez, Contributing Photographer

Christa comments, “I found this foundation through a google search and something inside just clicked. I immediately reached out and connected with Elaine, its founder. We had a great email exchange during which I shared my motivation for donating some emotionally significant photos of the Redwoods. I have been a photographer for many years documenting life, nature, and people. The reason I wanted to donate photos was because I had lost my mom three years before and recall what it felt like seated beside her during those remarkable hours- at first watching her fight for her life, and later peacefully drifting away. Those particular days were filled with a variety of emotions and I cannot honestly recall any artwork in her hospital rooms. We made those last days as comfortable as possible for her with songs and Bible readings. I know first hand what those hospital visits are and wanted to contribute something that could help the healing journey with some peace and a little bit of life.