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!
Daily Foto: Sharing a Photo with your friend in South Africa!
Phodographer Samm Coffin in Kayamandi, Cape Town area of South Africa, March 2010
Samm is an enthusiastic supporter and volunteer phodographer for Dog Meets World. She’s spending her semester abroad at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Busy as she is, Samm finds time to help out at an afterschool program in a nearby township and has taken tons of pictures for the DMW project. These girls demonstrated that one of the best things about having a personal photo is showing it to your friends. Wouldn’t you agree? Thanks Samm.
Daily Foto: “Tie”ing one on for a Photo
NEW Phodographer Samm Coffin in Kayamandi, South Africa Feb. 2010
Samm is doing a semester abroad at Stellenbosch University near Cape Town in South Africa. She decided that Dog Meets World would be part of her experience! In the township of Kayamandi, she volunteers at the local school. She enthusiastically wrote that “DMW generated lots of screaming, excitement and tears. I had boys sharing one tie, and making sure each other looked as perfect as possible. It was great! ” For most of the students this was their first photo that belongs to them…..small act, big impact.