The Daily Foto: Show me your teeth
Phodographer Amy Speckman in San Ramone, Costa Rica, July 2009
In an attempt to entice the children to smile Amy would encourage them by saying “Dame una sonreisa grande!” which means “Give me a big smile!” and “Donde esta tu dientes?” which means “Where are your teeth?”, which always got a giggle out of them! Never having had their pictures taken, the children did not automatically smile for the camera.
The Daily Foto: He’s not heavy, he’s my brother!
Phodographer Patti Hughes in Santiago, Guatemala March 2009
With a grin as wide as her face this little girl laughed with glee, saying the baby was not heavy he was her brother. What a pleasure to Take & Give her this photograph.
The Daily Foto: Everyone helped
Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Macassar, South Africa Feb. 2009
While in his neighborhood a resident graciously allowed us the use the back of his van to print pictures. He was happy as each child watched their first photo being printed. Once he received his own he walked around enthusiastically with a huge proud grin showing everyone his very own first picture!
The Daily Foto: A Wonderful Thing
Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Kuilsrivier, South Africa Feb. 2009
Preschool teacher Shiella Dlovu said “it is a wonderful thing to make first time photos for the children” and that Cecelia and the others will keep them for “a very long time madame”.
The Daily Foto: School girl in Haiti
Phodographer Brittany Lane in Ibo Beach, Haiti April 2009
The opportunity to get an education in Haiti is not guaranteed. This little girl will always be able to remember her school days with her first photograph!