Quite possibly the longest post ever...

I was delighted to have the opportunity to photograph a project in Mexico last month.  It is an organization similar to Habitat for Humanity - constructing simple but sturdy homes for needy families outside of Tijuana.  These families are often lacking running water, a dry roof, and things as simple as toilets, but they have so much joy and hope in their eyes that it amazes me.  The grown ups are hard workers even though jobs are scarce and the children play happily with rocks, dirt, and discarded toys.  Although I've taken part in this project for several years, with each visit I learn more about kindness, hope, and the importance of family from the Mexican people.  Here is just a glimpse into what I saw...

such beautiful faces...

crafts, songs, and stories for the village kiddos...

 

I think that's it for now!  It's good to be home again.  :)

For those clients waiting on galleries, they should be ready by this Sat.  We have a ton of orders arriving in the next week or two - so lots of deliveries will take place very soon.  The finished portraits coming in look incredible and I can't wait to get them to each family!  :)

Comments

[Melanie A in Georgia]

Such beautiful work, Stacy! You can really feel the warmth in the people you photographed.

[Kim McCloud]

Thanks you for sharing your time and talent so beautifully.

[stasia]

oh my . . . . I can hardly wait to hear some of the stories that go along with the photos . . . we sure missed you all and thought about you so often over the past few weeks . . . welcome home!

[tiffany]

Thanks fors sharing,Stacy...this always remind me how to share the gift of photography to others.

the pictures brings warm to my heart.

Thank you again.

[~S]

Gosh, I love every image! Very inspiring work...

[michelle]

how can i get involved with something like this? PLEASE let me know!

[stacy]

Thanks for the comments and e-mails - I appreciate it!! Michelle, you can visit www.comebuildhope.com for more info.