A Teenager’s Photographic Perspective in Guatemala

Chloe Bohannon, 13, presents her Photographic Exhibit at the office of:

Dr. Teresa Black; San Rafael, California.

This exhibit will be on display until April 2012.

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A family friend first taught me about Guatemala when I was three years old.  Captivated by the beautiful colors and textiles, I soon found that the Guatemalan people I met in America were equally as wonderful.  In June of 2010, I traveled to Guatemala.  While I was there I attended a language school with my mother.

When I was in Antigua, Guatemala, I learned about an inspiring non-profit: From Houses to Homes.  In November of 2010, I returned to Guatemala with my family during Thanksgiving to build a house with this organization.

Thanksgiving took on new meaning as my family worked alongside a Guatemalan

family to build a home in five days. Starting from a barren site, we worked brick by brick until we added the last stroke of the paint that completed the home.

Building a house in Guatemala showed me how many people there are in the 

world that need help. The house we built in one week made the difference of a lifetime

for a special family of five.  It was also an experience that I will never forget.

Returning home, I was inspired to find a way to make a difference for more people in

this country.

Combining my interest in Guatemala, with my love for art and imagery, I had the fortunate experience to apprentice with Denver’s Portrait Photographer, Katy Tartakoff, to bring to 

you my first art exhibit.

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Guatemalan Expressions has two objectives:

First Objective:

∙ 8 for 1 ∙  When eight photographs are purchased the proceeds build one 

House in Guatemala.

Second Objective:

To inspire people to travel to Guatemala to build a home with From Houses to Homes (www.fromhousestohomes.org). Building this house is a great experience for the entire family!

   I hope you enjoy my Show!