Finally...some images!
We arrived at our hotel about 8 hours ago and I immediately started uploading some images for your viewing pleasure. These are some shots from our first school.
Day One:
Here are some shots of us meeting up with the TOMS crew for the first time. As you can see they are quite a colorful bunch.
Taylor and Ike (Zac joined us on day two) with Blake, the main man in command of the TOMS ship:
This is my new photo buddy Geoff Shively. Are you kidding me, a flippin' sling shot?
Blake's brother Tyler, a full time TOMS supporter:
Blake's mom. Believe me, it truly is a family affair (his pop was there too but I didn't get a photo). How badly do you want that hat?
Our first drop at the Esibonisweni School in the Ingwanuvma district (look it up, I would lie about this stuff).
The kids waiting patiently for their new shoes:
The feet of a Pre-TOMS child:
The feet of a Post-TOMS child:
They were so thrilled to be stylin:
The TOMS crew left today and we are all winding down a bit after the wild rollercoaster ride we were on with them for the past 4 days. What a blast it was. We will truly miss their spunk and vitality. Tomorrow we go on a safari before we hit it hard the rest of the week. On Wednesday and Thursday we will be visiting a school and hospital that the Hanson guys worked with last year and then onto Capetown for the weekend!
Glad to see some Hanson fans checking out the site. Welcome to the A Bryan Photo family.
More to come soon. Stay posted.
Bj
Day One:
Here are some shots of us meeting up with the TOMS crew for the first time. As you can see they are quite a colorful bunch.
Taylor and Ike (Zac joined us on day two) with Blake, the main man in command of the TOMS ship:
This is my new photo buddy Geoff Shively. Are you kidding me, a flippin' sling shot?
Blake's brother Tyler, a full time TOMS supporter:
Blake's mom. Believe me, it truly is a family affair (his pop was there too but I didn't get a photo). How badly do you want that hat?
Our first drop at the Esibonisweni School in the Ingwanuvma district (look it up, I would lie about this stuff).
The kids waiting patiently for their new shoes:
The feet of a Pre-TOMS child:
The feet of a Post-TOMS child:
They were so thrilled to be stylin:
The TOMS crew left today and we are all winding down a bit after the wild rollercoaster ride we were on with them for the past 4 days. What a blast it was. We will truly miss their spunk and vitality. Tomorrow we go on a safari before we hit it hard the rest of the week. On Wednesday and Thursday we will be visiting a school and hospital that the Hanson guys worked with last year and then onto Capetown for the weekend!
Glad to see some Hanson fans checking out the site. Welcome to the A Bryan Photo family.
More to come soon. Stay posted.
Bj
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34 Comments:
BEAUTIFUL photos. some of them are really, really touching. i am so thrilled to see a peek into this trip; i have been so proud of hanson for humbling themselves and getting involved in this situation.
thanks very much and look forward to hearing more about your trip! enjoy the safari!
Wow, thank you SO much for letting us be a part of your amazing experience in South Africa! Those pictures are so heart warming, they brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of Hanson and the TOMS crew for all their hard work with this cause. I can't wait to see more :)
Thanks so much for keeping us updated about this amazing experience, Africa is such a beautiful place and i could see it myself some years ago. Thanks for the pictures, they are all really touching and beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes and i really felt for some moments as i was there too. Keep the good work, all of you and God bless.
I'm speechless and some will tell you, that's rare!
Your photographs are superb and totally heartwarming, you've really captured the moment.
Thanks again for the updates, it's so lovely to hear how you and the others are getting on.
Until the next blog, Take Care.
I think my heart just about burst with pride and happiness. Thank you so much for sharing these pictures and stories from your trip with us.
We as hanson fans really appreicate you keeping us informed, Some of those shoes are from us and its amazing to see the kinda impact it had on these kids. These photos braught tears to my eyes and it makes me thankful i'm a fan of any band that would do something so awesome for these kids :) thanks again bryan!
Your photos is wonderful! Congratulations :D Someday I wanna take some pic's like you!
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This is just WAYYYYY too incredible! Seeing these pictures made me cry my eyes out! It's so amazing how these guys can touch the lives of others that are in such need- on so many levels. Blake is such an inspiration to me! I wish I had a mind like his to think of something as powerful and moving as Toms Shoes. Words can't even begin to express the emotions I feel right now! I can't imagine what it must feel like being there since the pictures have me this worked up!
Thank you for sharing these photos! Pictures really do speak louder than words!
these photos are great! i'm a hanson fan and it's just so amazing to see them so involved in this. i bought 3 pairs of toms (and ps, totally want that hat) so it was amazing to actually see photos of the kids wearing the shoes and know that i helped 3 kids! :)
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures.
They are so sweet.
Gorgeous photographs.
Great job.
Taylor and Isaac look so happy and accomplished.
Incredible pictures! Can't wait to see some more.
Bryan, your work is amazing. Looking at your photos made me feel like I was in Africa sitting right there watching it happen and thats such an awesome feeling to have. Thanks for all the updates and please keep them coming.
P.s do you ever sell your pictures?
And...here come the tears!
Thank You SOOOO Much for posting!
I have never been more proud of being a Hanson Fan!
The pictures are so touching and beautiful.
Again...Thank You!
Your pictures are beautiful. Some of them brought tears to my eyes. What Tom's, Hanson and you are doing is great. Thanks so much from all the Hanson fans.
Amazing photos! I myself am in to photography (nothing this good!) and I really appreciate how you've captured the day in just a few photographs.
The last 3 photos brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful work, I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us!
What amazing photos! You guys are all so awesome. I hope you're really enjoying the time you're spending there. You're actions are inspiring.
Amazing,That's what your photo's are. The expressions on the faces of both the children getting the shoes and Taylor and Isaac giving them to them are incredible. Seeing shoe's just like the ones I bought from Tom's on the foot of a child in africa makes me realize how special this project really is. Thank You for sharing these priceless photo's on your blog with us.
i am literally almost in tears looking at these pictures. thank you so much for posting these pictures so i can see and feel the trip as you are. amazing. i have never been so proud to be a Hanson fan :)
in peace and love
Eva
wow, your pictures are truly amazing. they capture everything so well. they brought tears to my eyes and made me so happy that these little kids are so happy with their shoes. thank you so much for sharing these photo's with us.
Bryan, your pictures are incredible! Thank you SO much for allowing us a peek into the great thing that Hanson and Tom's Shoes are doing. I also bought a pair of Tom's Shoes, so I know that one of those pairs of shoes is from me. I am SO proud to be a Hanson fan!
Looking forward to more pictures. Have fun on your safari, and yes, I DO want that hat that Blake's mom is wearing! Perhaps Tom's will eventually have them on their web site for purchase.
Wow, your pictures are truely amazing. It is breathtaking to see what a good thing toms and hanson are doing. You probably didn't think your blog would be invaded by hanson fans, but WE are SO happy to see your documentation of the trip! Tell the guys hi for us, and keep up the AMAZING work!!!!
South Africa is amazing, isn't it? I want to move there and work in the villages that Scott and I visited with our missionary friends. Careful on the safari....almost got eaten by a lion while visiting. really! It nearly made me have a stroke. Took a few hours to unclench after she approached our car with the window down and having the inability to roll it back up. literally frozen with fear. But I do love this ministry. What a cool project!
I got emotional when i saw the photos. Thank you so much for sharing them, Bryan. You guys are awesome!
Wow those are great photos! Thanks for sharing them. TOMs shoes and Hanson are such an inspiration to us all! :)
Amazing photos... what a wonderful opportunity you have had.. Thank you for sharing the photos! i am so inspired...
Oh my word, all i can say is wow. seriously amazing.
Thank you so much for the pictures and for everything you guys are doing! It's inspirational.
And yes, I rather do want that hat! lol
I’m in awe! Your pictures are absolutely breathtaking. The quality, the shots, and the care can easily be seen when viewing your masterpieces. Thank you so much for not only sharing your beautiful photos, but also allowing us to ‘join’ you on such an amazing trip. I look forward to many more photos to brighten my day. Keep up the fantastic work and know that you, TOMS and Hanson are incredible people.
Thanks for your photos. These pics are AMAZING. I can´t wait to see more your photos:-)
aaah! these were some amazing photos!! it was so great seeing how happy those kids was!
thanks for sharing and thanks for making the world a better place!!!!
Your pictures inspire me. I want to go out and make a positive change in the world now. Seriously. Amazing pictures
Wow!!! Your photos are so amazing... so touching!
At first I visit your site because of Hanson...
But after seeing you pics...OMG, incredible, you touched my heart.
the african kids are so happy
Thanks for sharing it with us!
God Bless!
--lee--
Awesome photos.
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