Mission Statement:
Broken Light Collective’s mission is to enhance the lives of people living with or affected by mental illness through the use of therapeutic photography; to provide opportunities to share photographic work in supportive environments both online and through live exhibition; and to raise awareness and fight stigma through art, education, advocacy, and outreach.
Welcome to Broken Light Collective’s online photography gallery. We strive to create safe and accepting environments where photographers, artists, and writers of all levels who are affected by mental health challenges can display their work, as well as inspire one another to keep going and keep creating, despite the dark or scary places in which they may find themselves.
As a part of this community, you will see, and show others, that you are not alone, no matter how you feel. If you have a mental health challenge yourself, or have friends or family who do, then you qualify to be a contributor. You may also contribute if you are someone who helps other people who may be struggling, such as a volunteer, humanitarian, or mental health professional. See the submissions tab for details.
*Taking and viewing photos does not replace professional help. Please seek help immediately if your feelings or thoughts are not manageable. The administrators are photographers and sufferers, but not psychiatric professionals.
Team:
Danielle Hark
Founder and Executive Director
Danielle is a freelance photo editor, photographer, and mental health/wellness writer near NYC. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Huffington Post, Dr. Oz’s YouBeauty, Psychology Today, International Bipolar Foundation, as well as various books and a TedX Talk. Danielle is also a Certified Professional Life Coach. As someone who has been affected by mental health challenges, both herself and with loved ones, she has made it her mission to empower as many other people who are struggling as possible, especially through the use of photography and creativity.
Monet
Social Media Coordinator
Monet, Danielle’s child, an actor and artist, has joined the Broken Light Collective team as Social Media Coordinator to expand BLC’s outreach and content creation.
Danielle and Monet are supported in running Broken Light Collective by mental health professional advisors.
***Please contact us at brokenlightcollective@gmail.com with inquiries about speaking engagements, exhibits, and any other questions.
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