Africa photography

beautiful kevin

I’m not sure if that’s the correct spelling of her name right, but I do know that Kevin is a beautiful girl with a beautiful smile when it shines through. She lives at Uganda Jesus Village, an orphanage in Kampala that has taken in maybe about 50-60 orphans from Northern Uganda.

beautiful kevin 

She is the baby of the “family” and the only one who is fighting a battle with HIV/AIDS. I don’t know her story of how she came to UJV, but I pray that her future is surrounded by hope. I saw such a sadness in her eyes, and it broke my heart. I see it here in S. Africa, too…children who have to experience and deal with so much more than they should at such a young age. It’s such a different reality and I wish I could change the past for them.

sweet smile 

Even though it was brief, I grabbed my assistant after church and we did a photo shoot of Kevin. It took some work, but we got that beautiful smile to come out. Isn’t she stunning in her blue dress?

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    rooth
    August 15, 2012 at 5:36 am

    She is stunning and I like her little grin – it makes her seem like a kid and for a moment, you believe that she doesn't have to deal with the issues that she deals with on a daily basis

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    Elisa | blissfulE
    August 15, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    How great that you were able to help her smile. What a lovely girl!

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    Jennifer {Studio JRU}
    August 16, 2012 at 2:33 am

    Oh she is so beautiful. What a precious child. Unbelievable to think about what they have to endure at such a young age. Praying for Kevin!!

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    {amy}
    August 16, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Yes, she's stunning! Her story brings tears to my eyes. I'm glad you were able to spend some time with her!

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    MaryAnne
    August 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Such a lovely girl, and the dress is perfect. It is sad that she is dealing with so much so young.

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