A child's smile © Jojie Alcantara
“Children keep us in check. Their laughter prevents our hearts from hardening. Their dreams ensure we never lose our drive to make ours a better world. They are the greatest disciplinarians known to mankind.” ~ Queen Rania of Jordan
When I chanced upon this child in the remote coastal shore of Tabina (Zamboanga del Sur), he had his back to me, sitting on a log, looking somewhat forlornly at the distant horizon.
Child in Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur © Jojie Alcantara
I started taking photos, and he turned to look at me. I gazed into the most soulful eyes I have ever seen you can imagine. Though he wasn’t exactly sad or lonely, you would want to wish a better future for him.
A child in Tabina, Zambo Sur © Jojie Alcantara
Eventually, I was able to coax him into smiling, and it transformed him so much. Nothing warms the heart more than when you are able to make a child smile for the smallest of reasons.
More on the art of child photography soon.
View more images of the Children of Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur
The Scene Stealer 
Hi Jojie! The pictures of this boy are my early favorites among your shots!
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Yes, I remember, hehe. Thanks so much for dropping by!
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miss.jojie ur awesome photographer!!!!keep up the good work.
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Thank you, Sharlyn. 🙂
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