should you find yourself in a crowd of teenagers (particularly albanian teenagers), you'd be wise to whip out a polaroid automatic 100. I found this out the first day we visited one of the schools in gjilan. I took one shot and in a matter of seconds, found myself completely surrounded. the requests came at me from every angle and I shot until I ran out of film. or until it was time to go home, whichever came first.
there's magic in the moment you peel that film apart but even more so when you let them peel that film apart. and the way they look at that photograph and then the way they look at you when you tell them they can keep that photograph. that they can take it home and keep it forever.
I don't think I kept even one for myself. I really wanted to but I just couldn't. felt too good to give them all away.
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that is so awesome of you. those kids are going to cherish those pictures for a long time, i bet ya!
ReplyDeleteawesome. :)
ReplyDeletethat is the most awesome way that polaroid cameras change lives! How cool. And beautiful photo
ReplyDeleteSo Awesome! I love this post!
ReplyDeleteprecious and brilliant. good work!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet of you :)
ReplyDeleteThe thought of you using your talent in such a beautiful way - connecting globally from a place that brings so much joy is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThis is entirely magical. Love!
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