My favourite ones so far are pictures that I've taken of children. They are all so curious and make for the best models in town. It's easy to take photos of them because they always get so happy when they are able to see themselves on the camera immediately after snapping a shot of them.
I've found that photography has actually been the best way to put a smile on the faces of these children. Most of them have grown up seeing their parents ask white people for money or perhaps their teachers have taught them that foreigners are rich. Either way, it's rare to go a day without having someone ask for money, a soccer ball or assistance in one way or another. It's heartbreaking to say no to them but I just don't have the funds to provide for their immediate needs and neither do any of the other students that I'm working with at PFAI.
Anyways, I've taken some great shots of the kids I've run into so far and I want to share them with you.
This is Frank
Frank s very shy and has only recently started opening up to me. He is three years old, Ayiko's nephew and is the son of my new friend Maya.
Actually, here's a photo of Maya too. She wants me to name her next child. But I think there's a catch because she also wants me to pay for Frank's school fees when I get a job. Either way, we're good friends and I'm sure that we'll stay friends for as long as possible.
The next photo is of a boy named Steven. He comes out to the basketball nights of our Sports Program and although he doesn't play, he seems like one of those kids that's going to be a great leader some day. Whether he becomes the leader of a country or the mafia, I'm not sure but I know he'll be great.
I have some other great photos too but I can't upload them all. You'll have to check back for my photo gallery around the end of July.
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