Photographer Snaps Extraordinary Portraits of Childhood Around the World

Photographer Captures Portraits of “Childhood” From All Around the World

By Arnesia Young on March 8, 2021

Though we all go through childhood, it's safe to say that not all childhood experiences are universal. Italian photographer Massimo Bietti travels around the globe experiencing unique cultures and snapping extraordinary portraits of childhood along the way. Each image captures intangible qualities that lend a sense of character and connection to his subjects. Whether in Ethiopia, Malaysia, or Papa New Guinea, the talented photographer manages to encapsulate the honest wonder and playful innocence that unites children around the world, regardless of their cultural background or everyday experiences.

Despite issues of poverty, lack of education, health, child labor, and violence that plague many parts of the world, more and more children are gaining the opportunity to experience a healthy childhood. According to the 2019 Global Childhood Report, more children today are afforded “a better chance than at any time in history to grow up healthy, educated and protected, with the opportunity to reach their full potential.” There is still a long way to go, but the future is much brighter for millions of children around the world.

Scroll down to see Bietti’s arresting images of childhood around the globe, and follow the photographer on Instagram to see even more of his incredible images.