The Year of the Mask Continues

Man Confused as to what Mask he should wear

Young Indian girl sporting her custom made Mask 

A Mother with her two kids wearing their mask in Public

Well, 2020 brought us the Mask and it continues into 2021. My guess is its here to stay so get a nice one that maybe reflects your personality 

First it's The Mask of Beast next The Mark of the Beast

Even the Little Ones are Forced into it

Three Sibling Forced into it

Even Grandma

First it a face mask everyone has to wear. Next it will be a chip or Mark everyone will have to take in order to buy sell or trade. Revelation 13: 16-18

¹⁶ And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

¹⁷ And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

¹⁸ Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. 

More Childrens Portraits

Little Girl Smiling for the Camera 

Little Boy with a Serious Face 

I don't know the names of these two kids. They live in a little community outside of Brasilia, Brazil , in a town called Planaltina in the state Goiás. Kids of their age are very curious and love to be photographed many times egging me on to photograph them, which I do. Lord willing I can go back someday and photograph them when they get older. 

Face of the Day-8

Rosa and Pedro, Los Ocotes, Guatemala 

In my many travels around the world I love to photograph kids and young people. It has been my experience that in poorer counties kids are always so humble and most often very funny with all their different facial expressions. These two siblings were a little on the shy side but nonetheless fun to work with to get them to pose for me. God bless them.

Planaltina de Goiás

Me and my Best Friend.

Young mother with baby outside a class were they teach them how to be better mothers .

Bye for now and hope to see you soon!

They say, the best camera you have is the one you have with you at time. Such is the case in these photos. I didn't have time to grab my trusty 40D and speedlite so I had to make do with what I had...my ipad camera. Well, it actually was a good lesson for me in more ways than one. For one thing, at least I did have a camera with me and was still able to inter act with these kids and have fum with them, though I keep thinking I wish I had my regular camera with me. These photos are from kids who live in a poor community outside of Brasilia, Brazil called Planaltina. Where once a month a local church from Brasilia, goes and teaches them about God, prays for them, listens to their problems and distributes food to them. In Mark 10 vs 14 Jesus said "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them. For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. Amen. I guess I'll never grow up then.

Little Superheroes

Wonder Baby Looking for Mom

Spider Boy Ready for a Nap

I'm just waiting for the rest of my teeth to come in.

These little Superheroes are the next generation of crime fighters. You never know what goes through a child's mind  or what might influence him or her to choose a certain career path later in life by the things theirs expose to. It could be music such as in my case, sports, the military or a whole host of choices out there. Whatever these little ones choose may God bless them that they would succeed and accomplish their dreams in life. Just dream big!!

Dia das Crianças

Today was Dia das Crianças in Brazil, a wonderful day to celebrate this joyous occasion at Igreja Cristã Evangélica in Asa Norte.  Kids were brought in from the satellites cities to hear the Word of God, play games and then enjoy a good meal. You can let kids go home hungry, or adults for that fact.

Friends

Two little friends

Luis & Oscar

Isabel

Okay its been a while since my last post. So, lately I've been think about how fast time goes by and how fast kids grow up. I always wonder where this these kids might be today and if and if there doing well. Most of these kids are from homes where at least one parent is a believer and goes to church on a regular basis. The two boy's in the middle photo especially Luis, on the left loves to hang out at his church to help out his friends and neighbors with what ever they might need. Photos taken in Guatemala City.

Renata

Little Renata

One of my favorite shots from a portrait session a few months back. This little lady was quite shy at first but soon warmed up to me and we had a great time working on different poses.  I think she's ready to go pro now, but first school.

Família Aprasida

 Aprasida, with her children

Sisters, Neildes & Ana Carolina

I met this delightful family the other day while walking. They were more than happy to talk with me seeing how most people just ignore them or look down on them. The truth is, God, said in this word that you will always have the poor and weak with you. They might be poor but given the chance these kids could grow up to be Might Warriors for Christ and his Kingdom. Next time I see them I'll invite them over for dinner.

Proverbs 19:17 If you help the poor,you are lending to the Lord--and he will repay you.

Proverbs 28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But a curse will come upon those who close their eyes to poverty.

Proverbs 22:9 Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.

Isaiah 58:10 Feed the hungry,
    and help those in trouble.
Then your light will shine out from the darkness,
    and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

Montebello Academy

Marcos Benaclazar giving his testimony 

Smiling for the camera 

Group shoot of Happy Kids

Ministering to the youth at Montebello Academy outside of Quito, Ecuador. It's always fun to play for kids as you can see in the bottom photos they were more than happy to pose for photos.

Kids Having Fun

Check Out My New Hair Color 

Look at Me

I was taking photos outside the public library in Belo Horizonte, the other day when I was just mob with all kids wanting me to take there photos. It happen so fast that many of the photos didn't turn out that sharp because I was in the shade using a slow shutter speed of 1/25 of a second when all these kids descended upon me. For some reason no matter were I go kids just love to be photographed.

Dos Amigas-Two Friends

Carmen and Letty-Antigua Guatemala 

These two little young girls are are the best of friends when they saw me walking down the street, like a a lot of kids, they are curious about my camera, and ask me what I was taking pictures of? I replied, everything, then they ask me if I would take their photo, which obviously I did. Upon showing them their new portrait on the back of  my LED screen they were more than delighted when they saw their image and then ask me for five bucks. Just kidding about the five bucks. 

Sisters

Alexis 

Vivian 

Okay kids line up

These two young girls are sisters in a small town outside of Brasilia, like all kids there age they were curious about the Celebration of  Descendants of African Culture that was about to take place.

Family making Jewelry to Sale

Mom still working

It's always hard to see little kids on the streets. Kids at this age should be having fun playing with there friends. At least this guy has a mother and father and it looks like there trying hard as there putting together some home made jewelry to sale. Salvador Bahia, Brazil