Splash & Summertime by Charles Bonham

As we head into the heart of summer and frankly quite a lot of uncertainty as to where our nation is headed, I thought that summertime is a perfect time to look to the children in our lives for a reminder of the joy of losing yourself in the moment, if only for a moment. I used to work at a preschool and also did summer programs for kids & was always struck by how much FUN you can have when you let kids take the lead.

To be clear, I’m not advocating ignoring things that concern you, just hoping there’s room for a little bit of sunshine.

I think that Charles is one of the very best at capturing this vibe, so here are two of my favorite portraits that I’ve shared in the past!! See more in his Funky Photos gallery on Flickr.