Photographic Expression
These photos are a study on children's self expression using photography. The children who took the photos and gave the comments are cared for by SOS Children in Colombia, India, Nicaragua and Thailand.
The photos and children's explanations cover a wide range of themes; children talk thoughtfully about what the environment means to them, how important their family are, why they enjoy playing games and so on.
These photos were collected as part of a wider charity project called Seeing Beyond Violence, which looked at how children are able to look beyond problems and enjoy their childhoods.
You can start looking through from the first photo of Photographic Expression or click on one of the links from the list below.
Doing homework – Photographic Expression
Doing homework in the family house – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
At a theme park – Photographic Expression
A child talks about their time at a theme park in India – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
Ferris wheel – Photographic Expression
A child explains about their trip on a ferris wheel – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
Taking a look around – Photographic Expression
A child shares why they enjoyed being on a 'Parachute' ride so much – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
Boating – Photographic Expression
A child comments on why they enjoyed going for a boat ride – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
A green village – Photographic Expression
To one child, the calmness of the village makes it a great place to be in – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
At home – Photographic Expression
Many children say they feel most safe in their bedroom – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
Social life – Photographic Expression
An SOS Children's Village is a good place for children to forge strong friendships – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
Priti's dog – Photographic Expression
A child takes a snapshot of a passing dog – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
Kala's Rainbow – Photographic Expression
A child took a picture of a rainbow and it produced a beautiful image – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
Boys having fun – Photographic Expression
Young men from a young peoples home pose for the camera – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
Reviewing their work – Photographic Expression
Children look through some of the photos they have created – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
A child reflecting – Photographic Expression
A child takes a self-portrait image – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.
Looking out the window – Photographic Expression
A child looks out the window whilst another looks to camera – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
Trees in Nicaragua – Photographic Expression
A child explains why trees are so important to life – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
Sharing a hug – Photographic Expression
A mother and child hug each other – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
At nursery school – Photographic Expression
Children are happy at a nursery school in Nicaragua – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
A family together – Photographic Expression
A family sits happily together – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
Playing with friends – Photographic Expression
A group of children pose for the camera whilst playing together – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
Watching a cooking lesson – Photographic Expression
A child watches as a woman shows a younger woman how to cook – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.
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