Daily Foto: Real World & Studies Merge in India
NEW PhodographerRhia Bakshi in Chandigarh, India, Aug. 2010
Rhia is a student in the school of International Service at American University . She loved practicing Dog Meets World while home in India as she continued to add real world experiences to her classroom learning. She’ll be interning for Dog Meets World this fall. Welcome!
Rhia commented:
These children barely needed an introduction. Before I knew it, I was surrounded by the most joyful and lovable bunch of kids who warmed up to Foto just as quickly as they did to me. Their bright smiles and energy made for an exciting hour of photo-taking and fun.
Daily Foto: Smiles are contagious in India
NEW Phodographer Rhia Bakshi in Chandigarh, India, Aug. 2010
Rhia just back from India is a junior at American University in Washington DC. She said:
Smiles really are contagious. By the end of my visit, this little girl and Foto, the mascot of Dog Meets World were the best of friends. It was not long before the other children followed her lead and lined up to have their photos taken. This one was taken at a crèche (preschool) in my home city in India. Most of these children come from poor homes in the area.
Daily Foto: First Photos while home in India
NEW Phodographer Rhia Bakshi in Chandigarh, India, Aug. 2010
A junior at American University in Washington DC, Rhia took Dog Meets World to this daycare in her hometown city of Chandigarh while home this summer. Rhia describes that the children’s parents are mostly working women from nearby villages and slums. Rhia writes:
It takes an experience like Dog Meets World to make you realize the power of small things. Handing these children their first photos was truly a heartwarming experience. This picture in particular is beautiful because it captures the children in their natural state. These siblings spent a good long minute examining their photos discussing where they would display them. For me, it was both fascinating and rewarding to see just how much joy they got from the experience.
Daily Foto: Reaching towards tangible joy.
Phodographer Chinmoy Majumdar in Subash Colony, Lalbagh, West Bengal, India, March 2010
Chinmoy says “I spent most of my childhood at my parents house in Berhampore, West Bengal, India. Presently, I divide my time between Calcutta and Bombay. I am a risk management consultant and have a fellowship in risk management and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. I love interacting with people from different levels of society and reaching out to underprivileged communities to share my happiness with them. It was a pleasure to get these 100 smiling faces in front of me when taking Dog Meets World to this school .”
Daily Foto: Which ever way you see yourself, it’s important. Photo fun in India!
Phodographer Chinmoy Majumdar in Subash Colony, Lalbagh, West Bengal, India, March 2010
Some pictures just don’t need any words. Kids are great. Taking and giving photo fun with kids in India!!