Daily Foto: Tenderness in Guatemala
Phodographer Patti Hughes in Zunil, Guatemala, July 2009
Audrey Hepburn once said “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” Dog Meets World aims to preserve the good in others, as all the wonder in the eyes of this little one tenderly holding Foto was captured.
On her second trip to Guatemala in 2009 seeking inspiration for her company, Natural Life, Patti and coworkers again took time to practice Dog Meets World.
Daily Foto: To honor all Mothers in the World
Phodographers in South Africa and Guatemala!
Dog Meets World was founded to share personal photography with those in need in the world. Children are thrilled to see their first photos, but the most poignant moments come when moms behold their children’s pictures. It’s a priceless gift and honors the eternal mother-child bond. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms in the world!
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.
Young Phodographer wins Speech Contest
Young Phodographer Halle Hughes with the favorite picture she took in Santiago, Guatemala, March 2009
Then ten year old Halle Hughes accompanied her family to Guatemala over spring break. Halle herself took many of the pictures including this one shown. Halle recently won the 5th Grade speech contest at her school talking about DMW.
In her words ” Dog Meets World is when your family or friends go to a 3rd world country with a small portable printer that you can fit into your backpack. You take a picture of a child holding the dog meets world dog. Then you print the picture on the spot and give it to them. Lots of smiles appear on their faces. It was very heartwarming watching little kids stare at their first picture of themselves. While we were waiting for the pictures to be printed my sisters and I played soccer with the Guatemalan kids. We all had so much fun together. It was sad having to leave them, but felt good being able to give them something to cherish. This was one of the best trips I have ever been on.”
Dog Meets World is a great activity for families to do together to connect cultures. In fact the Hughes family is going to Mexico this week and will again Take & Give Photos for DMW!
Daily Foto: Mirrored Delight
Phodographer Jane Kosut is pictured with some of her grateful subjects and Foto in Nuevo Chuatuj, Guatemala in July 2009
Jane was working as part of a medical mission group in Guatemala and took time to take and give photos for Dog Meets World. She said the experience was heartwarming and that her delight mirrored the reactions of these children and their mothers when she handed them their pictures. She strongly endorses taking Foto the dog and a printer whenever you travel in places of need.