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The Daily Foto: Photo Sharing In Real Time

Feb 16, 2010   //   Daily Foto, Guatemala  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Patti Hughes in Zunil, Guatemala, July 2009
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The girls in the village of Zunil, Guatemala were fascinated watching their first photos being printed right in front of their eyes. Patti loved the immediacy of the exchange of Taking a picture and Giving a picture for Dog Meets World and the sharing experience with the local children.

Daily Foto: Pictures record lives

Jan 30, 2010   //   Daily Foto, Guatemala  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Allison Hillis in Zunil, Guatemala, July 2009

A popular forwarded email is a set of inspirational photos called “I believe”. The opening lines state:

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born
A Death Certificate shows that we died
Pictures show that we lived!

This is what Dog Meets World is all about, affirming and acknowleging all people by practicing Take & Give Photography for those in need. Support our goal by becoming a phoDOGrapher!

The Daily Foto: He’s my Brother

Jan 17, 2010   //   Daily Foto, Guatemala  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Jane Kosut in Nuevo Chuatuj, Guatemala July 2009

Jane writes “My delight mirrored the reactions of these children and mother’s reactions when I handed them their pictures. It made it all worthwhile taking Foto and the printer in my backpack! Thank you for the experience.”

The Daily Foto: Seeing Me

Jan 14, 2010   //   Daily Foto, Guatemala  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Allison Hillis in Santiago, Guatemala March 2009

This young girl in the market place is completely thrilled with her first photo. While many tourists visit her parent’s stall, none had ever stopped to take and print a photograph for her! Dog Meets World wants all travelers to become photo diplomats!

The Daily Foto: Picture Yourself Here

Jan 3, 2010   //   Daily Foto, Guatemala  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Patti Hughes in Santiago, Guatemala, March 2009

Patti captured the local children surrounding her daughter Madison (aged 12) as she printed their first photos. The Dog Meets World process is so simple, anyone can easily participate! Get your own Foto dog, a portable printer and hand out priceless mementoes when you travel!

Best Foto of the Week!

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