A Photographer's Perception: The Smile that Owned it All

I was taking pictures with my camera for our class in Photojournalism. Then I saw him. He’s a friendly guy eating at a stall where I also eat sometimes. He was talking with the vendor when I asked permission if I can take a picture of him. He was hesitant at first but he allowed me. I wasn’t satisfied with my captures because it did not have the emotion I was looking for. I asked him again. “Pwede po ba kayo ngumiti? (Can you smile for me?)” He just laughed. I took an angle and clicked. Here we go. For me, this is one of the precious smiles I have ever seen. From my observation, this guy didn't have that much but instead of complaining his status in his life, he just smiles and thinks positively. If only there are so many people like him who would make you smile with his smile. For me, it seems that he owned all the smile in the world in this picture.