"The biggest asset Heartworks has is the attitude of their photographers. When most people look at my son, they see tragedy… his disabilities, scars and medical problems. Heartworks has the ability to see what an incredible little person my son is and how important he is to us. They see beyond the medical issues and physical challenges to the real child, the child we see. That’s the little boy they take pictures of and that’s why they take such good pictures of him." - Seth’s mother

"Our son has been in the hospital since his birth. The pictures you took for us are the only pictures we have of him where we can clearly see his face. Thank you for the gorgeous pictures. What a great organization you have! " - Steven’s parents

"I really think you guys are wonderful and I'm writing this with tears in my eyes. I LOVE the pictures that you took of Julian!!! Julian passed away on April 23rd and I don't have a lot of real good pictures of him. I really like the pictures that you took of him and we used them at his funeral. I wish there were more people like you who realize that there are babies in the hospital who can't get their pictures taken at a studio or even get their newborn photos from the hospital. What you guys do is really GREAT. Thank You so much for these pictures. You really will never know how much they mean to me and my family." - Mother of a Heartworks Child

“Heartworks has given our patients and families a gift that speaks right to their hearts. For some, the portrait provided by Heartworks will be the last picture they will have of their child and for others it will be a picture documenting the beginning of a new life. We are very thankful for Heartworks kindness and generosity. ” - Kimberley, Certified Child Life Specialist

“The kids get so excited when I tell them you are coming to take their picture! It’s like someone flips a switch and their eyes light up with excitement.” - Stephanie, Certified Child Life Specialist

“I’ve had the pleasure of delivering photo packages to the parents and without fail, they gaze at the pictures with awe and appreciation. It’s such a pleasure to see what a tremendous gift you are giving these families. They are truly grateful beyond words.” - Jennifer, Pediatric Nurse

Thank you so much! This is the only professional portrait we have of our son where you can’t see his wheelchair. No one else bothered to take the time and focus on his beautiful smile instead of his disability.” - Mother of a Heartworks Child

“What a great memory of our special day! Your obvious love for photography is matched by your caring for special children. We will cherish these photo’s forever as a reminder of the day our son received his wish.” - Father of Wish Child

"Heartworks Photography is a joy to work with. It is a pleasure to work with photographic professionals who are so driven to make a difference in young lives that their passion is evident in their work." - Laura Toussaint-Newkirk, Communications Manager, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Southern Arizona.

"We are so grateful to be partnering with Heartworks Photography. In a short time Heartworks has developed quite a fan base among our patients, families and staff here at Children's Memorial Hospital. Heartworks' professional and caring manner puts our patients at ease instantly. The professional portraits have served as school pictures for some of our chronically ill patients who missed picture day at school due to hospitalization. For others, Heartworks has provided patients who have never had their picture taken their first portrait. And for others, it has served as their last picture. This service is truly a gift that has touched our families' hearts." - Katie Devereux, LCSW, Manager Children's Services, Children's Memorial Hospital