It’s really amazing how much light a person’s smile can bring into the world.

In a bad mood? A smile can fix that.

Having a brutal week at work? Get someone to smile for you!

A photographer named Jay Weinstein is the man behind a project called “So I Asked Them To Smile”.

He takes photos of people all over the world before and after he asks them to smile and if it proves one thing, it’s that no matter where you’re from, how old you are, or what you look like, we all smile the same way and a smile can communicate goodwill and happiness across all barriers.

Let’s take a look at some of Weinstein’s photos.

I have a feeling you’re going to smile, too.

1. Let’s see those pearly whites!

That’s better!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHP-1YnjQB/

2. This is from India.

Seems like a pleasant man.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEbxPNHNQm/

3. A grin from a little one.

The choppers are still coming in!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CC5i9YSnykb/

4. Smiling even though he has a little injury.

What happened there, buddy?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_od6ZmnA8c/

5. From serious to happy.

In just a second!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7yVOzGn1Fl/

6. So I asked her to smile…

A lovely young woman.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7E1N2PpLce/

7. This woman looks very wise.

And very friendly!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LHEnlnJJe/

8. That’s what happens when you let down your guard.

You get a great smile.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6A6xSqHtQ3/

9. I love this guy!

I’d like to meet him and pick his brain.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kU5RVn0h9/

10. Great hair!

And a great smile, too!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SK19XHgIc/

11. In black and white.

All the way from Kenya.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEBwE9BndXb/

12. Smiling in the rain.

Looks like a happy-go-lucky fella.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vQ5ZeHofZ/

Now we want you to get in on the action.

In the comments, share a photo with us and show us your beautiful smile!

We can’t wait to see all of you lovely people out there!