These kids and dozens of others, all housed in group homes or with foster-care families, are eager for families to adopt them. The Miami Heart Gallery, an initiative spearheaded by The Children’s Trust, hopes to make those dreams come true.
I participated in photographing some of the children for the Miami Heart Gallery. I can’t even put into words what I felt. These children are so loving, and happy. Most of these kids have gone through what most people don’t see in a life time. I photographed 10 children for the exhibit. Amongst them were three sisters Inez, Sametrice and Keondra, all full of life, an adorable little boy, Epson, and four siblings all under the age of 8, Zakira, Antonio, Moena and Jamesha. I had so much fun photographing these kids.
I tried to capture photographs of them that would talk to you…i believe it is all in the eyes, and the smiles. With the younger ones it wasn”t easy, good thing I had lollipops. A little bribery goes along way.
Look at the images that we captured, watch the video, listen to their stories….every time i watch it….i cry.
It was my pleasure spending the day with the children in the Botanical Garden in Miami.
Everyone needs love…not just babies. If you meet these children, you’ll see how resilient they are and how much hope they have. All they need is a little attention and to be loved.
Please take a look http://www.miamiheartgallery.org/children.html
