Canon Explorer of Light Atiba Jefferson Brings High-Energy Photography Experience to Patients at Seacrest Studios

Melville, NY, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy, motion, and world-class images took heart stage at Seacrest Studios at Rady Children’s Health in Orange County (Rady Children’s) as Canon Explorer of Light Atiba Jefferson visited sufferers for a day of inspiration and creativity. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a frontrunner in digital imaging options, has been a digital imaging gear associate of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation since 2024, the place the nonprofit’s nationwide community of Seacrest Studios content material creation and media studios inside youngsters’s hospitals are outfitted with Canon cameras, lenses and printers.

The occasion kicked off with the crowning of the “Photos in Motion” photograph contest winner. Prior to the go to, sufferers at Rady Children’s have been challenged to seize the essence of motion in a single body utilizing Canon cameras. Atiba, identified globally for his iconic skateboarding images, served because the visitor choose. After reviewing a gallery of spectacular entries, which have been printed on the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S, Atiba introduced the winner who walked away with a premium Canon swag bag stuffed with creator necessities, together with a Canon SELPHY QX20 photograph printer.

“Seeing the creativity and the unique perspectives these kids brought to the theme of ‘Photos in Motion’ was incredible,” stated Atiba Jefferson. “Photography is all about capturing a moment in time that will never happen again and today was full of those moments, these kids truly inspired me.”

The studio transformed into a live closed-set photoshoot as Atiba demonstrated his professional process. With the help of a Seacrest Studio staff member, Josh Castaneda, performing skateboarding tricks right in the studio, Atiba showed how he freezes high-speed action using his Canon EOS R5 Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III. The highlight of the afternoon came when Atiba turned the lens over to the patients. Under his mentorship, children got behind the camera to try their hand at professional photography, learning how to frame shots and trigger the shutter like a pro.

“Our partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation is rooted within the perception that imaging has the facility to encourage and rework,” stated Sammy Kobayashi, president and CEO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Seeing these resilient younger creators, mentored by Atiba Jefferson and utilizing Canon know-how to seize their distinctive views, is really shifting. We are honored to supply the instruments that assist these sufferers discover their creativity, construct confidence, and share their tales with the world.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Canon and Atiba Jefferson for bringing such energy, creativity, and inspiration to our patients,” stated Kathryn Burton, Director of Patient & Family Experience and Child Life at Rady Children’s Health. “At Seacrest Studios, our mission is to give kids a space where they can express themselves, explore their creativity, and simply be kids. Watching our patients step behind the camera, learning from a world-class photographer, and seeing their ideas come to life was truly powerful. Experiences like this bring joy, build confidence, and create lasting memories for our children and families.”

The go to concluded with a Q&A session the place Atiba shared tales from his storied profession – from capturing skate tradition within the 90s to photographing the most important icons in basketball – leaving the sufferers impressed to maintain chasing their very own artistic passions.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a number one supplier of client, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging options to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With roughly $28.5 billion in international income, its mum or dad firm, Canon Inc., as of 2025 has ranked within the top-10 general in U.S. patents granted for 42 consecutive years¹. Canon U.S.A. is devoted to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental duty. To be taught extra about Canon, go to us at www.usa.canon.com and join with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

About the Ryan Seacrest Foundation
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a nonprofit group that brings interactive media studios into pediatric hospitals to assist sufferers discover pleasure throughout remedy. Founded in 2009, RSF has grown right into a nationwide community of 14 Seacrest Studios the place sufferers host podcasts, produce video content material, and interview superstar visitors whereas receiving care.

In 2025, RSF delivered 8,406 hours of reside programming and helped sufferers create 265 unique reveals, reaching roughly 3.1 million sufferers and members of the family. Viewed by hospital companions as a core therapeutic software, Seacrest Studios play a significant position in serving to youngsters deal with hospitalization and prolonged medical care. Through its internship program, RSF additionally helps nearly 50 interns a 12 months, offering college students with hands-on expertise in broadcast manufacturing and empowering the following technology of trade professionals. 

RSF at present has Seacrest Studios at hospitals in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, Miami, Memphis, Orange County, Orlando, Queens (NY), Salt Lake City and Washington D.C. Visit ryanseacrestfoundation.org for extra data. A brand new studio is slated to open in New Orleans at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in early 2027.

1 Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

• Canon Explorer of Light Atiba Jefferson Brings High-Energy Photography Experience to Patients at Seacrest Studios
• Canon Explorer of Light Atiba Jefferson Brings High-Energy Photography Experience to Patients at Seacrest Studios