Photographic Expression

These photos are a study on children's self expression using photography. The children who took the photos and gave the comments are cared for by SOS Children in Colombia, India, Nicaragua and Thailand.

SOS Children photographic expressionThe photos and children's explanations cover a wide range of themes; children talk thoughtfully about what the environment means to them, how important their family are, why they enjoy playing games and so on.

These photos were collected as part of a wider charity project called Seeing Beyond Violence, which looked at how children are able to look beyond problems and enjoy their childhoods.

You can start looking through from the first photo of Photographic Expression or click on one of the links from the list below.

Living trees – Photographic Expression

Jul 26, 2012 03:10 PM

What do trees mean to a young boy from Colombia? Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project

Family and flowers – Photographic Expression

A young girl from Colombia expresses what flowers and family mean to her – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.

At a playground – Photographic Expression

A playground can make a child feel free – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.

Growing a plant – Photographic Expression

What does it feel like to grow your own plant? – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.

Together with family – Photographic Expression

Being with family can bring positive emotions to a young child from Colombia – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.

Finding friends – Photographic Expression

A young girl explains why the playground is a favourite of hers – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.

Sharing family values – Photographic Expression

A happy family shares a lot of values – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project.

Spending time together – Photographic Expression

Spending time together with sisters and friends – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.

My safe place – Photographic Expression

A young girl explains why her toys and bed make her feel better – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.

Security and sharing – Photographic Expression

Two things are important to a young boy from Colombia in this picture – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project

Clouds – Photographic Expression

The sky and clouds bring memories to a youngster from Colombia – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.

Playing volleyball – Photographic Expression

Playing sport can give children relief from serious issues – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.

Happiness in the park – Photographic Expression

Trees and the park make a young child feel happy – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.

Soft teddy bear – Photographic Expression

A child explains why her teddy bear is nice to have – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.

Taking care of nature – Photographic Expression

A young girl says why she believes nature should be taken care of – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project

Lord Ganesha – Photographic Expression

Photos from India. A young child introduces why Lord Ganesha is important – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project

Learning how to cook – Photographic Expression

A girl with her mother and sister in the kitchen – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.

Praying – Photographic Expression

A place where a child prays is also where prizes are put – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project

The house for a God – Photographic Expression

A child explains about the place where they go to pray – Part of Photographic Expression, a children charity project

Praying with mother – Photographic Expression

A child explains that children in the village pray everyday – Part of Photographic Expression, a child sponsorship charity project.