It is true that our lives are fulfilling when we give and share. And as Mother Teresa said, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” As photographers, even with a basic smartphone camera, we have this unique opportunity to give and spread joy.
On my part, on various occasions, I have taken pictures of common people on roads and have either couriered them the prints or personally handed them over on a return visit. Of course, in many cases, I miss out on doing so as it would have been difficult to collect their address.
Taking pictures of strangers on the street might seem like an odd thing to do, but believe me, even this small gesture has huge potential to bring joy into someone else’s life. Not only does it put your creative skills to use, but more importantly you get a chance to make somebody smile and perhaps brighten up their day in an unexpected way! This is the power of
