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. Some moments are so sweet! Take Dog Meets World and feel the joy yourself. See all the pictures from Santiago here.
Daily Foto: Sharing a Photo with your friend in South Africa!
Phodographer Samm Coffin in Kayamandi, Cape Town area of South Africa, March 2010
Samm is an enthusiastic supporter and volunteer phodographer for Dog Meets World. She’s spending her semester abroad at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Busy as she is, Samm finds time to help out at an afterschool program in a nearby township and has taken tons of pictures for the DMW project. These girls demonstrated that one of the best things about having a personal photo is showing it to your friends. Wouldn’t you agree? Thanks Samm.
Daily Foto: Sharing the First Moment in Haiti
Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Lacul, Haiti, April 2009
While on a Dog Meets World photo tour in Haiti last year, we strolled along this beach near Lacul. We came upon women washing clothes and ask them if they’d like their photos taken. This mom was completely delighted to have her daughter’s first photograph ever. It was fun capturing and sharing this joyful moment between mother and daughter.
Daily Foto: One of my highest highs in Costa Rica
NEW Phodographer Kathryn Rouillard with the Peace Corps in Ortega, Costa Rica, March 2010
Kathryn writes: “Just a quick note to tell you how thrilled I am to be part of the Dog Meets World project. I am anxious to share my reflection and pictures with you and others, but I wanted to check in with you while I am still coming down from one of the highest highs I have experienced thus far as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica.. Thank you!”
When describing her motivation to become a phodographer Kathryn explained, “I have been blessed with photo documentation of my first birthday, my first trip to the beach, my first day of school, my first prom… I cherish a picture of my grandfather which I have had next to my bed since he passed away last year. Through pictures, I have told my life story to my friends and neighbors in Ortega and, through pictures, I have frozen unforgettable moments in time like laughs with friends, kisses with boyfriends, and breathtaking scenery in places like Spain, Paraguay, and now, Costa Rica. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to pass on such joy to families in Ortega. Today I took a family photo for a woman with two children and a newborn baby. That is something special. “
Daily Foto: Music to Print by in Mexico
FAMILY Phodographers in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, April 2010
The Hughes family of Patti, Winder and 3 young daughters had so much fun last year in Guatemala that they again took the Dog Meets World project along on their springbreak trip to Mexico. While taking and printing pictures for local children this man became quite interested in the printer. He had very deformed feet and was playing his guitar for money. When they asked him if he wanted a photo…his face just lit up. The photo made him so very happy! So you just don’t know how an DMW impromptu photo session will touch lives.