Daily Foto: In honor of Nelson Mandela’s 92nd Birthday
Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Smartietown, South Africa, Feb. 2009
Dog Meets World embodies the words spoken yesterday on the birthday of Nelson Mandela by his wife Graca Machel:
Today is an opportunity for millions of people around the world to look inside themselves and find those beautiful qualities as any human being has and say: “I am able to make a difference to my neighbor, to someone underprivileged, I can extend my goodness to other people”
Sharing a mere photo makes a difference, a simple act of kindness. This 28 year old man, John said this was the first photo he had ever had of himself!
Daily Foto: Afrikaner Chef gets First Picture!
Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Somerset, South Africa, Feb. 2009
I, Carolyn Lane, founder of Dog Meets World was in the Cape Town and on the suggestion of my fellow local assistants took pictures of the kitchen staff at the very lovely Lord Charles Hotel (4 star). This Afrikaans speaking chef was cajoled into to having his picture taken. He removed his hair net and apron and I posed him against the beautiful foliage in the outdoor dining area. When I returned moments later from the lobby with his printed picture, his eyes turned red, tears welled, his wiped his eyes and hugged me warmly…….his first picture in his life.
How often to we exchange pleasantries and seek help from hotel staff? My astonishment at this gentleman, despite his regular job and nice uniform, had never had his own picture. I suggest we take more time to notice and appreciate those that cater to our needs. So all those traveling, attending World Cup events and more, find time to interact and give back. Dog Meets World makes it simple to share a basic photo!
Daily Foto: From South Africa in honor of World Cup
Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Beverly Hills, near Cape Town, Feb. 2009
Dog Meets World founder Carolyn Lane spent days taking and printing first photos for kids and families in need, in and around Cape Town including in this area called Beverly Hills…can’t make this stuff up! As you can see everyone was a star!! Over a year before the games would commence, anticipation, conversation and preparation were underway for WORLD CUP….first time to be held on the African continent. So for whatever reason you are traveling, you can easily stop to give back though the power of photography! Become a phodographer.
Daily Foto: Building homes and happiness with Habitat for Humanity in South Africa
Phodographer Samm Coffin near Cape Town, South Africa, May 2010
Samm is studying abroad in South Africa. She is a member of Habitat for Humanity at home and in Stellenbosch. She took Foto, the pup and the printer along on a build to see if she would have the opportunity to take some photographs. It turned out to be the day they finished the home and had the dedication ceremony. Samm wrote “This family lived in a shack that I was able to go inside of. They had barely anything and NO pictures. I was able to print for the homeowner (seen left) a picture of herself and her two little boys with not only the date of the photo, but also the date they got their first REAL house. It was amazing. Her eyes watered as she tried so hard to hold back the tears. She asked us all to sign the back of the photograph. It was one of the most rewarding DMW experiences I have had. ALSO I was able to share Dog Meets World with all 25+ volunteers helping with the house build.”
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!