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The Daily Foto: I love Photography!

Nov 1, 2009   //   Costa Rica, Daily Foto  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Kelly Crayne in San Ramone, Costa Rica, July 2009

Professional photographer/phodographer Kelly said “One of the best parts of participating in the “Dog Meets World” project was that I was able to use one of my passions to do something for others. I love photography !” She was thrilled to take pictures then print them immediately on-the-site so these beautiful children could have their first permanent memento of their youth.

The Daily Foto: Youthful Beauty Captured

Oct 21, 2009   //   Costa Rica, Daily Foto  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Kelly Crayne in San Ramone, Costa Rica July 2009

The Daily Foto: Show me your teeth

Oct 14, 2009   //   Costa Rica, Daily Foto  //  Comments Off

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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: Shyness Conquered

Oct 2, 2009   //   Costa Rica, Daily Foto  //  1 Comment

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Phodographer Kelly Crane in San Ramone, Costa Rica July 2009
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This little boy watched the printing process from a safe distance. Notice him back behind the other children on the playground. No coaxing by the phodographers enticed him to have his picture taken. However, much later he tentatively approached wanting his first photograph after all.

The Daily Foto: Soccer is Ubiquitous

Sep 23, 2009   //   Costa Rica, Daily Foto  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Amy Speckman in San Ramone, Costa Rica, July 2009

Soccer is the number one sport in the world, Amy’s sure this young man will always enjoy remembering wearing this team jersey and she was happy to provide him with the photographic memory.

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Praise for DMW

"Participating in Dog Meets World was a truly magical experience, bringing joy and wonderment to all I met."

John Carr, Phodographer across South America

"Dog Meets World unleashes the power of photography as a diplomatic and personal tool in building connections among the people of the world. It embeds a memory in photographer and subject alike."

Prof. Patrick Fleming, Fulbright scholar & Phodographer Cambodia & Kyrgzystan

"You will never know just how important that photo will be long after it is taken and given."

Delores Barr Weaver, co-owner Jacksonville Jaguars

"Dog Meets World went over fabulously in my village. It is a perfect option for Peace Corps volunteers like myself. I like the Foto dog mascot, kids like it, and it is a representation of the peace and the ideas of the project."

Kristen Woodruff, Phodographer Costa Rica

"The kids are absolutely loving Dog Meets World. For a majority, these were the first images of themselves that they have ever owned."

Marti Johnson, Phodographer Uganda