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Photographers reached for their cameras to show the world their grateful hearts and tell their powerful personal stories through their creativity. Maybe they photographed a chalk drawing children created, how families worked together to stay happy and healthy at home during this time, or a simple but vital nod to the heroes that risked their lives to keep families around the world safe. This project has been a photog- rapher's version of clap- ping for the healthcare heroes, store workers, delivery drivers, police, firefighters, military and countless other courageous helpers working so hard to keep us safe. We hope this project inspires you, too, to post your photo and tag #ClickForOurHeroes.

Heroes Click for our

Photographers raise their cameras to honor frontliners, teachers, parents & families throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Everyday Hero. In this tumul- tuous time, there are so many heroes standing amongst us who do not ask

for accolades and continue to serve us all. I’m a firm believer that from the

mouth of babes you often hear the purest truths. My 3-year-old recently turned to

me and in the purest voice, filled with awe and admiration told me, “Mommy I want to be

a doctor and help babies keep from getting sick, and I want no one to ever have the virus.” I knew

immediately I had to document this moment as my way of expressing gratitude to all the people on the front-

line. IG: @divyawolf Gear: FUJIFILM X-T3 + XF18mmF2 R lens

“there are so many heroes “there are so many heroes standing amongst us who do not standing amongst us who do not

ask for accolades and ask for accolades and continue to serve us all.” continue to serve us all.”

The #clickforourheroes Project presented by

Photos by Divya Wolf


My mom is in her 70s and lives in an apartment above our garage. She provides our family with invaluable support in the form of occasional childcare, homecooked meals, and lots of love and affection for our three children. During the pandemic, we've mostly been distancing our familyfrom her because of her age and the fact that my husband and I are still working in healthcare. She kept busy in April and May by sewing cloth masks, many of which we donated to a supportive low-income housing development in our neighborhood.Gear: FUJIFILM X100F + built-in 23mmF2 lens

Rainbow. I made this photo of a rainbow in my son’s palm in early April. At this time many people were dying in Spain while we didn’t know much about the virus. The rainbow

as a symbol for hope during the pandemic has been created in Italy accompanied by the motto, “Tutto andrá bene” (Everything will be OK). In Italy, Spain, and other countries,

people would stand on their balconies applauding for essential workers every evening. The day I took the photo I was afraid and sad but at the same time I felt a strong connection

to humans everywhere. Gear: FUJIFILM X-T2 + XF35mmF1.4 R lens

“Tutto andrá bene” ( Everything will be OK )

Photo by Carrie Yuan

Photo by Sonja Stich


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I’m a homebody. My idea of a good time involves my couch,

a blanket, and a good movie. I’m completely cool with spend-

ing a lot of time home with my husband and kids. Shoot,

we even homeschooled our kids regularly before Covid-19. But, it’s something about NOT

having the option to freely drop in and spend some time with

family and friends or take a ran- dom mid-week trip to enjoy the

beach that gives us that feeling of being trapped. Social distanc-

ing is causing folks to really be grateful for social media while simultaneously wanting to dis-

appear off of all of it to maintain our sense of control and curb

the anxiety that is fighting its way to the forefront of our minds.

Social media will have you thinking and feeling like every-one else is being creative and

inspired during this time of iso-lation, when the reality is that

the vast majority of us are just “blah” and struggling — finan-

cially, physically, and/or mentally. You aren’t alone in those feelings.

It’s OK NOT to have yourself together right now. It’s OK to allow yourself space and time

to adjust to this version of normal. It’s OK to try to find some time for yourself, even if that

means pretending you’re poop-ing, so you can not feel bad

about locking the bathroom door so your kids will give you a

few minutes to get it together. It’s OK. Gear: FUJIFILM X-H1 +

XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens

Photo by Chinelle Rojas

We put up a sign on our bathroom door at the start of shelter at home orders in California that says “wash your hands and be nice.” That has become a mantra for our family during the coronavirus pandemic. I wanted to capture my girls washing their hands as a reminder that

this simple, everyday gesture can make a difference. Handwashing is something we can easily do while we stay at home to support those who do not have that luxury. My grandmother used to have us wash our hands with lemon so I wanted to included that element here

as a nod to the timelessness of handwashing. Gear: FUJIFILM X-T2 + XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS lens

Photo by Karlee Hooper




I have worked the last four years as a dedicated trauma nurse in the emergency department here in Flint, Michigan. During that time I watched my coworkers do incredible things for patients daily. When the pandemic started, I hoped sharing my photos of my coworkers would help them brave the scary days or stand up again on the darkest of days. Then I started meeting up with different frontline workers in our community. This has been the most humbling experience.Gear: FUJIFILM X-Pro2 + XF35mmF1.4 R lens

All Photos by Jenifer Veloso

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Photo by Laura Beth Davidson

Photo by Melissa BissellOur dentist's office re-opened the first week of May, and everyone in our family was due for a checkup. The dentist called to explain the waiting room would be closed and patients were to wait in the parking lot, and that everyone's temperatures would be scanned

before entering the building. I shot this photo of my middle daughter clutching her stuffed bunny as the hygienist scans her forehead in the parking lot, and as I looked at it later, I wondered first if my girls would remember the period of time when it was necessary to take

these strange new measures before entering a public place. Then I began to think that perhaps they may not be able to remem-ber a time when such precau-tions were not the norm. What I want my children to understand,

however, is that the people wear-ing masks and wielding strange instruments are not to be feared or avoided; they are the heroes who are keeping us all safe and able to live our lives with less fear and more normalcy.

Because I Love You. We, collectively as a people, are living through a historic pandemic. One of the most insidious aspects of this virus is it's ability to present asymptomically in a high percentage of people. Because of this, face masks worn to prevent the spread of

Covid-19 have become the symbol of our new normal. For me the face mask represents compassion, caring and respect for others. By wearing face coverings, each of us has the ability to play a part in minimizing spread of the virus and thereby reduce the load on our health care

system. This self-portrait was inspired by the front page story in our local paper, outlining the order mandating Massachusetts residents to wear masks in public. My intention was to create an image that shows the resiliency of the human race, despite this unprecedented and surreal

time in our history. Gear: FUJIFILM X-T3 + XF18mmF2 R lens



Photo by Priyanka Chirag BerryI am thankful to all the health care workers at the frontline, grocery store

staff and everyone providing essential service risking their health. Because of their relentless work I get moments like these with my husband. It makes me

feel extremely privileged that all we have to do to support the heroes is stay at home, snuggling our loved ones. That is the best we can do to help our heroes.

Gear: FUJIFILM X-T3 + XF23mmF1.4 R lens

Photo by Larissa LordThis image was inspired by my wish to express heartfelt thanks to all essential workers. As a 39-year-old mom of two boys (Myles, age 10, and Keller, age 6) who didn't want to drag her kids out to stores, I deeply appreciated the effort and risk store employees, delivery personnel, and

civil servants were making daily. My heart went out to the health professionals working tirelessly to both treat and study the virus as it began to spread. My sister is a nurse in Michigan who organized and is currently implementing one of the first studies in her area for plasma donation

as treatment for Covid-19. She was stressed and working extremely long hours from home trying to get the study off the ground. This photo was another way to show her how awesome I think she is. Gear: FUJIFILM X-T3 + XF23mmF2 R WR lens

“I am thankful.”


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