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About SeeingHappy
What are the little things that make you happy as you go through your day? Often they are what make life worthwhile.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we all experienced an unprecedented shift in our daily lives. Many of us struggled to find meaning and purpose due to a lack of human connection. As things became harder to endure, many people took up new hobbies, and sought out little things that would bring them joy.
Since May of 2021, SeeingHappy was created to celebrate these simple joys, and demonstrate how even in the darkest times there is still a possibility for light. Thousands of photographs later, we continue to believe that noticing these little things and paying attention to them can kickstart a spiral of optimism that builds everyday happiness, resilience, and hope.
Help us to celebrate and spread the good stuff, inspire others by participating in creating a shared piece of art: The Art of Everyday Happiness.
Mandy Seligman
Mission
SeeingHappy is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering well-being and inspiring positivity through the power of photography.
Our mission is to illuminate the beauty of everyday life, empower individuals to capture and share their perspectives, and inspire actions that create a ripple effect of hope across the world.
Core principles:
- Illuminate – Highlight the world’s beauty through photography.
- Attend – Encourage people to notice and capture moments of happiness.
- Empower – Support communities in sharing their unique perspectives.
- Inspire – Spark actions that build a better, more positive world.
How We Do It
Turning Lenses into Tools for Well-Being
We believe that photography is more than just art: it’s a tool for transformation.
SeeingHappy offers:
- An international photo feed (10,000+ images) of happy moments and reflections from around the world.
- Public exhibitions that celebrate human resilience and connection.
- An educational photography program that blends creative expression with the science of positive psychology.
- Global photography contests inviting individuals to share visions of hope, beauty, and renewal.
- Interactive workshops that teach participants how to “see happy” in their daily lives.
- Community partnerships that extend the benefits of positive photography to diverse audiences.
Through these initiatives, we help people notice the good, capture it, and share it with the world.
Phlourish Program
Developed in collaboration with University of Pennsylvania MAPP students, Phlourish uses the smartphone camera as a powerful tool to teach the principles of positive psychology. Participants learn to reframe their perceptions, strengthen their sense of well-being, and build lasting habits of optimism: all through the simple act of taking photos.
Let's collaborate.
Photography can shift perspectives and spark change. If you are ready to turn vision into impact, we would love to create something powerful with you.
