I'm around children a lot. I teach and now I'm working on a children's book series. I find that they give me a lot of ideas when I'm writing (or doing anything creative). What can I say? The kids inspire me. They have an insane amount of curiosity and they offer a fresh outlook on life.

I really admire the work of Elliott Erwitt and Sally Mann. The children they capture tell beautiful stories.

Elliott Erwitt

Kinderhearts - image 1 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 2 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 3 - student project

Sally Mann

Kinderhearts - image 4 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 5 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 6 - student project

I know in the film industry they always say "NEVER work with children and animals." From my experience, both are spontaneous. They keep me on my toes. I like that the most.

Below are a few photographs I've taken over the last few years.

Kinderhearts - image 7 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 8 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 9 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 10 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 11 - student project

Kinderhearts - image 12 - student project

Niki D

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