The Daily Foto: Mini Portable Printers
WOW, technology is amazing in these new pocket-sized portable printers by Polaroid (POGO CZA-10011B, left) and Dell (Wasabi PZ310 right) that render any space concerns about taking along a printer null and void. They measure about 3 x 5 inches and weigh about 8 ounces! Bonus, they are also highly affordable. They both use ZINK (zero-ink) paper, meaning no carrying ink cartridges either. They can be used wirelessly or via USB cable from your digital camera. Also prints in about a minute.
Downside is the photo produced is only 2×3, one quarter of the size of the standard 4×6 picture. But if the choice is between a small print or no print, these mini printers are the answer! Now Dog Meets World can be part of everyone’s travels! Information on other recommended printers can be found under Participate.
The Daily Foto: Photos are Personal Artifacts
Phodographer Leah Hudson at Ibo Beach, Haiti April 2009
Today’s Washington Post told the story of a rising singer Esceline Belcombe from Haiti now living in a improvised tent city after the earthquake destroyed her home. She paid to have someone sift through the rubble for valuables and scattered around are her priceless photographs. Dog Meets World aims to put a photo in the hands of all children/families in need to create their personal artifacts. Volunteer and help connect cultures through photography.
The Daily Foto: Tangible Joy
Phodographer Carolyn Lane with the help of Wendy Robain, Strand, South Africa Feb. 2009
All children have a richness and giving a child a meaningful keepsake photo is like handing out tangible joy! Anyone that travels for whatever reason, can pack a portable printer, share and be part of Dog Meets World community.
The Daily Foto: The Printing Process
Phodographer Christie Smith is shown in Jubba, Jordan, Jan. 2010
New phodographer Christie has taken multiple volunteer vacations. She liked participating in Dog Meets World as it was easy to add to her travels and gave her an enjoyable entree to interact with the local Jordanian children. The kids were completely inquisitive about the portable printer and thrilled to get their pictures.
The Daily Foto: Holding Foto
Phodographer Amy Speckman in Bajo Tejares in San Ramone, Costa Rica July 2009
It’s always fun to see how the children choose to hold Foto, the mascot of Dog Meets World. All the children and photos are united by Foto the ambassador of this photo diplomacy project. You can get your own Foto dog and join the community of phodographers.