As many of you may know, I volunteer once a month taking pictures at a local orphanage/foster home so that the kids will have a record of their first few years when they get adopted or return to their families. You can read more about the experience here. It has been a really fulfilling and worthwhile experience. I have been going for 8 months now and its touching to see the growth of the kids. Some of them were just newborns when I met them and are now crawling, teething and interacting. The older kids who were shy in front of the camera now jump all over me the moment I arrive, wanting to see their pictures and help me take more. I was touched when one little girl asked to see her photo and then kissed the view screen. I can’t share most of the photos I take in order to maintain the privacy and safety of the kids, but I caught this one when I was there last week and hopefully it gives a glimpse into this special experience.
Como algunos ya saben, trabajo de voluntario una vez al mes sacando fotos en una casa de lactancia. Las fotos sirven como recuerdo de sus años formativos cuando vuelvan a sus familias o sean adoptados. Puede leer mas de la experiencia aqui. Ha sido muy buena y lida la experiencia. He estado yendo por 8 meses ya y es especial ver el crecimiento de los niños. Algunos eran recien nacidos cuando los conoci y ahora estan saliendo sus dientes y interactuando conmigo. Los niños grandes que eran timidos enfrente de la camera ahora me acercan y quieren ver sus fotos y ayudarme en mi trabajo. Una niña me pidio ver si foto y despues beso a la pantalla donde mostro su imagen. No puedo mostrar la mayoria de fotos para mantener la privacidad y seguridad de los niños, pero vi ese la semana pasada y ojala que de una oportunidad de ver un poco de la experiencia.


That’s so fabulous that you’re doing this Brittany. It’s a cause that never would have even crossed my mind, but you’re right — I’m sure a lot of adopted kids wish they had documentation of their pre-new family lives.
Ditto with what Kyle said. What a great way to use your talents and give back at the same time. Pictures can be powerful reminders of memories and moments in our lives. That is a great picture too.
What a wonderful idea Brittany! Very inspiring. Makes me want to do so much more with my own photography.
You are such a special person, Brittany!! It’s incredible to think of how many lives you are touching — all while doing something you love!
Kyle and I tip our hats to you!
Very cool idea Brittany!!! I’m glad you can post some of the non-identifying pictures….they are so cute!