Comments on: Why This Picture Means a Lot to Me

By: Giving Back « Anna Kim Photography

Giving Back « Anna Kim Photography — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:40:11 +0000

[...] and he also teaches professional photographers all around the world. He is constantly giving back globally with his photography through organizations such as Thirst Relief. Recently, I was given a [...]

By: Ginny Belofsky

Ginny Belofsky — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:16:43 +0000

I remember when I first saw the image of Mike Colon with the children. I kept going back to it, and as I looked at it, I couldn’t stop smiling. It still has that affect on me. When I look at that image, I think about how happy those children are and how happy Mike looks. What a beautiful moment. I can imagine that the joy those children seem to live with, is contagious and therefore, wish I could be there with them just to be in that moment!

By: Austin Curtis

Austin Curtis — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:25:16 +0000

What a great exercise – thanks! The fact that mike was blinded, listening, and smiling was what drew me in the most I think.

By: Jason Stockdale

Jason Stockdale — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:42:17 +0000

wow. i love everything about this image! the joy, the emotion, the laughter that is taking place makes you feel as if you were there.

and what a great organization as well!

By: Dinea

Dinea — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:32:30 +0000

This image is exquisite because you can see the joy of giving and receiving. It is obvious that it is both ways and it is an insipration to be a giver. I wish i had made the sale off FB, I missed it by a very narrow margin.

By: Shannon Velloza

Shannon Velloza — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:23:08 +0000

I absolutely LOVE this image as well. ALthough I never took the time to truly LOOK at it until now. Thank you so much for your post. It alone has inspired me!

By: Feuza

Feuza — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:13:05 +0000

So nicely said my friend, this image is so powerful and reminds of the joy of photography, of caring for people and humanity!
and what TRI is doing is incredible, hope to be able to contribute soon

By: Studio Laguna Photography

Studio Laguna Photography — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:19:03 +0000

There is such joy in this image. It captures the curiosity and mischievous nature of the kids as well as their openness to strangers. Maybe he has gotten to know them, but it really seems like they just snuck up on him and grabbed his camera. The amazing thing is that this moment will probably stick with these kids into adulthood. How cool that someone simply letting children be children will have a positive impact.

I am so happy that these photographers helped such an amazing cause. For something that we take for granted. Giving is all about selflessness. It is so easy to turn off the news or away from the computer and ignore that there are children in the world that are dying from lack of clean water. But these photographers brought exposure to this cause and with a giant smile on their faces. There small act can save many lives. How amazing is that?

Though it isn’t as valliant of an effort, I constantly try to give photography to people who can’t afford it. To give them a beautiful image of their children or parents warms my heart. I often photograph events for charities and donate portrait sessions. And the more you give, the more addicting it becomes. I wish I could do more! Photography is preserving history and documenting beautiful moments…I love having a job with such impact.

By: Cindy Utterback Photography

Cindy Utterback Photography — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:55:24 +0000

One truly awesome and fasinating fact about giving is that: when done from the heart, a pure heart without selfish ambition, motive and/or expectation of anything in return… the giver is always given back to 100 times fold and more. The photo above captures just that. I’m sure Mike Colon, Phillip Glickman and all those involved never expected to end up on the recieving side being blessed again and again everytime they gaze upon this photograph and recall this moment in time. Giving is truly a blessing to be recieved in disquise.

To put into words how photography gives to me is still hard. Like many of lifes truths not easily explained… I can’t explain it… I just know that I know that I know that it is.

Note: I also purchased the Toronto DVD during Mike Colon’s sale (Thank You Mike) so please don’t enter my name to win.

By: Catlin Humes

Catlin Humes — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:56:55 +0000

I love this photo! I also love that photography allows me to give people a collection of memories for them to share and hold on to forever. Once family has passed on we really understand the importance of a photograph and I feel extremely blessed that I have the opportunity to give that gift to someone else.