ELEY X APA X SHEPHERD release “Portraits Of Hope”
Eley collaborated with with @apaatlanta and the @shepherdcenter to create a beautiful experience.
Celebrating the heroes—patients and providers—whose strength and care fill these halls. Eley helped lead creative and lighting design for this portrait series, and she notes “it’s been so special to bring junior creatives into the fold for hands-on experience.”
So much heart went into a year in the making of “Portraits of Hope” and it now stands complete.
Born from light, trust, and quiet moments in the studio—this series honors the sacred bond between patients, physicians, and care teams at Shepherd Center.
What began as a vision became a village.
Every frame carries the hands, hearts, and stories of those who walked this path with me.
To the production crew, the brave souls who stood before my lens, and the collaborators who held this project with care—thank you.
Created for Shepherd’s 50th anniversary —-We made something meaningful. Something that breathes.
Themes of hope
The exhibit is organized around five themes that reflect the emotional and personal milestones of recovery. Each section honors a different facet of the experience, reminding us that healing is both personal and shared.
Resilience: The unwavering belief in the possibility of recovery, growth, and joy — even in the face of adversity.
Connection: The vital role of family, friends, staff, and the Shepherd Center community in helping individuals heal and thrive.
Confidence: Celebrating the rediscovery and affirmation of self.
Purpose: Finding deeper meaning through faith, service, gratitude, and a renewed sense of purpose in life.
Empowerment: Embracing change, vulnerability, and strength as steppingstones to personal evolution and empowerment.
Behind the Scenes
In The Making
The Final Product
