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50 People Who Took Their Family Photo Recreations To The Next Level (New Pics)
If you haven’t heard of this heartwarming trend, the chances are you were off to the moon. Because people have been recreating their old and dusty family photographs with pretty amazing results.
There’s something quite otherworldly about looking at people doing the exact same things they did many years ago. But it’s not only the time that sets these two photographs apart, it’s also all the experiences that happened between them, the transformations people went through, the ups and downs they conquered.
So today, we are taking a walk to see some of the loveliest and most soul-soothing family photograph recreations staring the same people, the same composition, sometimes even the same place and clothing, as in the old photograph. The modern remakes suggest that even when the world changes beyond recognition, there’s something inside every one one of us that stay the same.
Psst! More family photo recreations await in our previous features here and here.
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#1
Veteran And His Wife Recreate Their Wedding Photos
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#2
My Dad Passed Away When I Was 1. I Like To Think He’d Be Happy With How Much We Look Alike
Natalie Phipps 3 years ago
Brought a tear to my eye. I'm so sorry you lost your dad and never got to know him. Both handsome fella's and SO alike!
#3
35 Years Ago I Met This Amazing Man. Love Him Even More Today
Brigitta Lomez 3 years ago
Me too. So many who would be old now were lost to AIDS
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To find out more about exactly what happens in our minds when we look at our old photographs, we reached out to Helen Marlo, a licensed clinical psychologist and Jungian psychoanalyst who provides psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and consultation. Marlo is also a Professor of Clinical Psychology and the Department Chair at Notre Dame de Namur University, and as our luck would have it, she is as passionate about this topic as we are.
Marlo explained that there is a concept known by psychologists as “deferred action.” “It speaks to the process of how memories are continually revised as we attain later stages of development and as we attain new experiences.”
#4
I Saw The Apron While Shopping, And Decided To Do A Remake Of My Mother’s Favorite Picture For Christmas. 23 Years Apart
Trisha Howson 3 years ago
That is so cute I got to say I love the first one that baby's face is for real like terrified lol
duralea regem 3 years ago
She's just standing behind it. You can see where her hair reveals it on the (viewer) left side. 😊
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#5
We Recreated One Of My Favorite Photos A Few Years Later
#6
The World Needs More Fathers Who Stick Around Like This
Trisha Howson 3 years ago
Okay I'm sorry but I cracked up but yes he is great dad and I love the concept.
Stoopham McFernybabes 3 years ago
This is totally beautiful and I love that your dad did this. I just want to say, though, this (I am making assumptions here) that your mother delivered you and your father supported her.
Elizabeth Truss 3 years ago
Looks like he may have actually assisted in the delivery since he's wearing medical scrubs. Could be an obgyn or midwife.
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Miss Papadopoulos 3 years ago
This one gave me goosebumps. Kinda like when you hear really good singing. Absolutely beautiful!! 💕
Lily Francis 3 years ago (edited)
My papa delivered my mom on Thanksgiving day at home and he was a milkman and she was born breech with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck but he delivered her successfully, just like he delivered milk. And then they all went to the hospital because my grandparents were RH incompatible and my nana and mom needed to treated and looked after but my papa only wore overalls. But he said it was a blessing to be able to not only deliver his only daughter but also save her life. I imagine this father felt very blessed as well.
“In adulthood, the way we view a memory or a photo of ourselves as a child shifts, for example, depending on whether or not we have had a child in adulthood. We have associations to that photo depending on our evolving life experiences and through our current stage of development including expanded or diminished insight and empathy,” the clinical psychologist explained.
Moreover, Marlo argues that “as much as we may view memories as static and defined, the concept of ‘deferred action’ affirms how memory is dynamic and it is influenced by our past and our future.”
#7
We Had To Put My Dog Of 16 Years Down Yesterday, But Before We Did We Recreated Our Favourite Photo With Him
Izzy Hartman 3 years ago (edited)
I love how the dog in both pictures is like- wtf is going on??? (Rest in peace you adorable doggo)
Emily 3 years ago
I think he doesn't look that annoyed in the first photo. The second photo however he was probably thinking "I am an old man and I would rather not be part of this nonsense (the photo) anymore. Give me affection and treats and let me down from this pose."
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#8
18 Years Later We're Back On The Beach
Dove 3 years ago
wish I could look back like that.. at a first picture; 18 years apart it says ? I wish in 18 years I could be free like him 🤐 I've already wasted 18 years 😔 . I'm so happyp for him not only can he be allowed to be happy but it looks like he hasn't even lost his family because of it
Kim Smith 3 years ago (edited)
I love how the tallest girl became the shortest woman.Beautiful family.Edit: did not realize she's the mom,thought it was slightly older sister.Way to go Mom!
Kristin Ingersoll 3 years ago
Funny how it's only men feeling threatened by his masculinity and happiness. Just gotta leave horrible comments to make themselves feel better. It must be hard to be a part of the micro-peepee club. It's ok guys. You be you. Meanwhile, this beautiful MAN is living his best life. And he's absolutely gorgeous. Must be hard to compete. LOL!!!!!
Aamna Shah 3 years ago (edited)
The mom looks fantastic. I mean all of them do but she seems to have not aged a day.
#9
My Parents Always Told Me I Looked Like My Dad's Mom But I Never Got To Meet Her. Here's My Grandmother Holding My Dad vs. Me Holding My Son, Taken Exactly 63 Years Apart
Eliza 3 years ago
Honestly, if I wasn't told, I would assume it's the same people in each picture just a few years apart.
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Emily D 2 years ago (edited)
Probably was in her 20s. Asians have a tendency to look more young.
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We previously also spoke with photographer Dominic Sberna who shared some insights into why people love then-and-now photographs so much. According to him, there's such a large amount of then-and-now photos of celebrities that he thinks the desire to see a comparison as to how people have changed trickles down to the everyday person.
"I believe that social media and the humor of recreating a photo from childhood is also a major driving force. It's funny to see a grown adult recreating a situation from their childhood because it's so out of place and makes for a really funny photo," Sberna explained.
#10
These Pictures Were Taken At The Same Restaurant, But About 2 Years Apart. He’s Lost 90 Lbs And I’ve Lost 135 Lbs
We wanted to be healthy so we could grow old gracefully together, and be around as long as possible for our kids. So grateful for this journey with my best friend!
Alex Freetime 3 years ago
Happy yes, but in the second they also look a lot healthier
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#11
Then And Now: Couple Recreates Wedding Photos After 50 Years Of Being Married
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
She's barely changed, and he looks most distinguished now
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#12
My Sister And I Graduating Headstart vs. Us Graduating College
•The Comic Hero• 3 years ago
Loving how each of them has their own style that you can get more in the after one
When it comes to making a perfect recreation of an old family photograph, there are a couple of elements that need to be considered. First, it’s all about combining the posing and angles just right. "This can be difficult for recreating any image, let alone with people involved," he said.
Moreover, you have to take some steps to prepare for a recreation. You want to print out your photos and keep physical copies of them. This may be challenging today when more and more people opt for digital formats that they keep online.“It's important to have printed copies of your memories, so that you can have them to pass down to future generations. Plus, by doing so, maybe your future children will one day recreate a photo of you," Sberna said.
#13
This Man Waits Years To Recreate This Pic
Cats Are Pretty Cool I Guess 3 years ago
Well of course he is. His life is the Truman Show. Everyone is always watching him. Always. Forever.
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That's Brian Snitker on TV. And he's cheering bc he just won the world series
#14
First Flight With Dad. So Special. 12 Years Difference
Pille P 3 years ago
Maybe he is a vampire - doesn't seem to have aged at all
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Miss Papadopoulos 3 years ago
Love this! My dad is my world so i can appreciate this very much! 💕
#15
My Parents Recreated Their Honeymoon Picture 40 Years Later
Jordi Sharpe 3 years ago
I love that she kept it. I doubt that the dress would be easy to find for a decent price today.
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Brett Layton 3 years ago
In the 2nd pic for some reason your mom is giving me strong Princess Diana vibes, I mean that as a compliment!
In the end, remaking childhood photos may be an excellent way to gather all the family members together. While dwelling on our past nostalgia, we connect in these shared memories and experiences, and relive the past in a new light. This is something that gains a value like no other in times when life is so fast, and we struggle to find time for each other.
#16
Me And My Dad. 1982 And 2021. Both Age 20, 39 Years Apart
#17
Same Drama
#18
From Having One To Being One Happy Father's Day
#19
A Lot Can Change In 22 Years. Some Things Never Do
EpicWolfandSparrow 3 years ago
I see no difference. Just some brothers gearing up to fight over a PlayStation
#20
My Aunt And Uncle Just Celebrated Their 55th Wedding Anniversary. Top Photo 1967 Bottom 2022
Hagen Radcliffe 3 years ago
I bet they have SOME stories- look kinda like “oh hell, let’s do it” people!
#21
My Grandparents' 53rd Anniversary Is Today
Gemma jones 3 years ago
Wow they look so fun. When I see these happy families it makes me happy that they’re close and sad as everyone in my family hates each other
Natalie Phipps 3 years ago
Oh no :( That's so sad to hear. I'm sorry for you. Sending a hug.
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The fact that he can lift her up and hold her still says a lot. They look amazing.
CatFist 3 years ago
I was just thinking: that is one impressive back! Mine couldn't do that for my wife of 16 years (we married in our early 20s), and it's certainly not a comment on her weight! Besides, she'd never let me try, I'd be hobbling for a week afterwards...
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Damian Zanone 3 years ago
I'm glad he can still lift her, I'm 45 and I don't carry my wife around anymore.
#22
We Were Destined To Get This Titanic Set (1998 vs. 2022)
Trisha Howson 3 years ago
That is really really cool you guys did a good job looks perfect in both pic
#23
Me And My Great Uncle 24 Years Apart
Eris Ea 3 years ago
I would give 10 years.... Nor 24.... WTF is this the tea of youth?
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Andrej Ševčík 3 years ago
i have to login to upload this wonderfull photos, my fav from this collection
#24
Me Holding My Son At My HS Graduation vs. Me Holding My Son At His HS Graduation
Emily D 2 years ago
My cousin’s boyfriend is 21/22 and looks like an 80s dad
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#25
Bindi Irwin And Her Husband Recreate Her Mom And Dad's Pregnancy Photo
ℙ𝕦𝕣𝕣.𝕞𝕒𝕚𝕕 3 years ago
I miss that man. His personality and passion was unlike any other. Sigh..
Kay Willsher 3 years ago
I absolute love Robert's videos on TikTok though; he has so much of his dad in him and it's really inspiring to see him continuing such important work.
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Wysteria_Rose 3 years ago
He would have been an amazing grandfather. We're so blessed to get to still see his family grow and do all they do for wildlife education and conservation. I still remember when they showed the videos of his wife having Bindi Sue Irwin (named for Steve's favorite crocodiles).
#26
I Remade This Picture Of My Grandma From 1945 For My Dad For Father's Day. I Didn't Realize How Much I Looked Like Her
#27
My Dad And His Siblings In 1969. Then They Recreated It 50 Years Later
Lily Francis 3 years ago
I know, that's amazing! I wish I could, my sister didn't even make 50 and I'm the one who wasn't supposed to survive my birth and I'm the one that died first and I'm one of only two left in my whole family and I'm 58. I became matriarch of both sides of my family at the ripe old age of 43. It's wonderful to see this! A true Blessing!
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Amy Taylor 3 years ago
I love the 1969 clothing...that was exactly how we dressed growing up :)
Lily Francis 3 years ago
I wore purple bell-bottoms and a purple suede vest with beads but I had an older sister that liked to dress me. 😂
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#28
My Daughter And My Wife Wearing The Same Dress 28 Years Apart. Made Me Smile
Kim Smith 3 years ago
First of all ADORABLE! Second,how was the dress stored to still look so good?
Jordi Sharpe 3 years ago
She stole the cookie from her mother retroactively through the cunning use of prestidigitation and portals. Her mother was photographed a picosecond after the theft, before she could register the nefarious act.
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Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago
I also saved some more...interesting outfits I wore as an infant in the 70s and had my son wear them in the early oughts.
Amy Taylor 3 years ago
Awww!! My mom made a lot of my baby clothes in the 60's and 70's and saved them for my daughters. My daughter wore a little paisley outfit she made me to her memorial service.. all of my relatives immediately recognized it :)
#29
My Grandmother At A Homecoming Football Game In 1957, And Me In The Same Dress 60 Years Later
#30
Our Baby Came Home For The Weekend Before College Starts Tomorrow. Not Much Has Changed
#31
Arnold Schwarzenegger And His Son. Some Things Never Change
#32
My Husband And His Two Older Brothers
Java Addict 3 years ago
I want to know how they got the adult outfit for the one on the right.
Amanda Russell 3 years ago
This wins...the official photo shoot for the same picture....awesome
#33
The Day We Got Our Puppy, And 11 Years Later
Sawsan Salem 3 years ago
The one on the left looks like Rosmund Pike!! Like when she was younger.
#34
My Nana And My Little Sister, 64 Years Apart. They're Nearly Identical
DDmaybeandor 3 years ago
They truly do look identical. I would love to see her done up like Grandma to see how close they could get.
Kristin Ingersoll 3 years ago
Me too! I'd love to see her do her hair the same. I bet it would be amazing (er)!
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#35
Not On Wilkerson Street, But I Grabbed A Photo For A "Then And Now" While I Had A Chance. 61 Years Apart And Still In Love. Life Goals If I’ve Ever Seen Them
#36
My Dad And I (Right 1993) And My Son And I (Left 2016)
#37
My Family Christmas Photo Recreated 20 Years Later
Patti Wagner 3 years ago
Wow! Dad still has the same shirt and suspenders after all this time!
Rumple Schleppskin 3 years ago
Was gonna say that, mom still has the button.
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Steve Ramaekers 3 years ago
Of course dad is the one who’s still wearing the exact clothes! 🤣 would be the same here
Lily Francis 3 years ago
Looks like dad still has the same shirt. It looks like the one that was the toddler is trying hard not to smile.
#38
Side By Side Of My Grandfather At His Wedding And Myself
#39
Cousins In 1998 vs. Now. Not Much Has Changed
Sophia Atkinson 3 years ago
Hmmm, now I’m questioning if I should suggest this to my grandma and my cousins, recreating the proud grandma with all her grandchildren photo. Would be cool to see how we all changed in the past 12 years
#40
My Grandparents. Then And Now
#41
2008 Picture Recreation 13 Years Later. For Context, The Boys Were 4 And 6. Now They Are Both Well Over 6 Feet Tall
Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago
And again the mum looks like their sibling. I wish that was true for me and my kid, lol.
Johnny Rodriguez 3 years ago
Mom may be smaller..... but I bet she can still put the fear of god into them with just a look! lol
#42
Family Visits Are About Quality Time & Recreating Photos
Y D 3 years ago
Pretty sure these two hold down the party at all family events.
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#43
I Wonder What My Grandchildren Will Experience 100 Years From Now? One Thing I Know, Is My Sisters And I Are Creating A Legacy For Them. Even 20 Years Apart We Still Have It
Natalie Phipps 3 years ago
I can't believe that's 20 years apart! None of you have aged a day! Great photos.
#44
My Mom And I Getting “Called To The Bar” As Lawyers 35 Years Apart. 1981 To 2016
#45
So We Did A Thing Yesterday. It May Have Taken Us All Day Be We Had So Much Fun Doing It. Happy Father’s Day Dad
Natalie Phipps 3 years ago
Haha, brilliant!! Love it. Makes me wish my sister and I had done things like this for our mum and dad.
#46
My Father And His Father, In Kiev When He Was A Baby In 1920, And Then In Poland In 1941 Shortly Before He Was Picked Up And Put In Labor Camp
RafCo (he/him) 3 years ago
My grandfather fled Poland with his wife in 1927. But at the time there were only two countries accepting Jews. Brazil and Argentina. My father was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1936. My Sephardic family fled Iberia for similar reasons over 400 years earlier. At the time, going to South America was a way of escaping the Inquisition. On a side note, we had believed that none of my family in my father's side survived the Holocaust, but i recently learned that i have a cousin living in Wisconsin. Her father, would be my great uncle, and he survived the camps, and made it to the USA after being liberated by the Soviets.
Lily Francis 3 years ago
My family was raised believing we were Dutch and I think this is why because I found out just about 4 years ago, after my DNA was stolen, long story and I still don't know why or by whom, but they knew everything about me and my family's genetic history and SS#, my doctor's name and insurance carrier and said they were from Medicare, they were doing a cancer screening and told me I had absolutely NO precursor's for cancer present in my body and I said that's not possible and they said that's what we found and BTW, you're Jewish. I said WHAT? I said that's a violation of my privacy and my rights! That's was outside of the scope of the testing and they hung up. My insurance company threatened to pull my insurance and I said that's illegal and you just threatened the wrong person! Anyways, they weren't supposed to bill my insurance and they didn't give billing codes and I told them what they told me and I did a deep research on the company that billed $22,000 for a swab DNA test and it
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#47
We're The Wikipedia "High Five" Couple, Now We're Married And Teaching It To Our Kids. Up High
Sas Quatch 3 years ago
Internet history in motion, now you need update the generational usage section of the article
#48
2009-2019
Elizabeth Truss 3 years ago
I love Bindi! And I cannot believe how much he looks like Stevo! What a beautiful legacy 🥰
Missi Boness 3 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. Like wait, they're not dead.
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#49
2000 To 2022
𝖊𝖆 3 years ago
I had to double-take cos at first I thought the middle sister was Pete Davidson with long hair :D she really grew into that smile, they look such such a happy family
Zero 3 years ago
Whew, the early 2000s were quite the time, I miss it. Look at those frosted tips and flanel shirts! 😩👍
Sarah Moeding 3 years ago
Flannel is a type of fabric usually worn in cold weather, not a print, so the shirts are plaid cotton, not flannel. Fyi. There's also a name for this kind of plaid, but I can't recall it!
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Every Graduation From UG-PhD We Have Managed To Recreate The Original "Awkward Family Photo". Last Night Was No Exception
Emerald Ocean 3 years ago
I hope they just weren’t able to go to graduation
Load More Replies... RafCo (he/him) 3 years ago
James Madison is a good school. I know a lot of people who went there.
#51
Decided To Recreate A Photo With My Dad 25 Years Later
#52
"Like Mother, Like Daughter" Taken A Little Too Literally. My Mom Is On The Left With Her First Born Son 41 Years Ago And Me On The Right With My First Born Son Today
#53
Mom And Dad In 1960 And Again In 2010. Married For Almost 59 Years
#54
Thanksgiving 2011-2021
#55
Happy Siblings Day. Proud To Call These My People
#56
19 Years Ago Today, My Wife And I Met In A Waterslide Line. Here's Us The Night We Met And Us Now
#57
My Father And His Brother 60 Years Ago vs. My Two Boys Today
#58
The Pichler Family Recreation Picture. 2016 And 2021. Hoping To Do It Every Five Years. Someone Remind Me In 2026
#59
Pictures Of Me And My Brother With The Same Owl 10 Years Apart
Whippet With A Cheeseburger 3 years ago
What a lovely bird! (Yeah, yeah, the boys are cute too.) /s
#60
Me Holding My Son At His 8th Grade Graduation vs. Him Holding Me At His HS Graduation
#61
Throwback Thursday, 1991 vs. 2021, Back At The House I Grew Up In (Queens, NY)
#62
I Always Thought This Would Be A Cute Photo To Recreate
#64
So We Recreated A Photo (Me On Top)
Katrin Krueger 3 years ago
I love how all the family members participate in this for fun's sake.
#66
Happy Mother's Day. My Grandma Made Us Recreate An Old Photo
#67
My Dad And I Recreated A Picture, With Long Hair Due To Covid. Original Is Circa 1979
#68
Happy 70th Anniversary To My Wife's Grandparents. Married In 1950
#69
Great Grandmother (1920) And Great Granddaughter (2021), Both In Their Early 20s
#70
My Dad Holding His Niece, Mariam, In The Early 2000s vs. Me Holding My Niece, Also Named Mariam, In 2020
#71
My Father With Me (1988) vs. Me And My Daughter (2021)
Natalie Phipps 3 years ago
I recently lost my beloved dad and a lot of these photos are bringing tears to my eyes. Such beautiful photos to treasure forever. Well done.
#72
For Christmas, My Bros And I Remade 3 Classic Childhood Photos. Minus Bowl Cuts
#74
20 Years Difference
#75
Difference Of 14 Years
#77
My Dad & My Son. Same Place, 70 Years Apart. Trafalgar Square, London
#78
Camping With My Son In 1995 And 2022
#79
My Brother's Kids Accidentally Almost Recreated A Photo Of Their Father And Myself 33 Years Later
#80
My Dad And I Exactly 10 Years Apart
#81
My Dad With His First Child (My Sister, 1988) And With His First Grandchild (Her Daughter, 2021). It Wasn't Recreated Intentionally. He Holds Every Baby Like That
#82
24 Years Apart
#83
The Very First Professional Photo I Had Taken With My Mom And Then Our Most Recent One
#84
Yesterday We Did A Recreation Of This Photo From 8 Years Ago. I Am The One Who Is Sitting With The Baby (Not So Baby Anymore) In My Arms
#85
Me And My Bros
#89
My Dad Literally Got A Hernia Trying To Re-Create This
Miz Chelle 3 years ago
Actually I think mom is the one on the far left. I think the woman on the far right is the SO of the man whose butt she is holding
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#90
My Parents At Their Wedding In '94 vs. Now At Ages 70 And 60
#93
When My Little Brother Was Just Born vs. Now. 13 Years Between Us
#94
My Grandma, Dad, Aunts And Uncles
#95
Thought You Guys Might Like This One Too. There’s Approximately 20 Years Between These Two Photos Of Me And My Mom. I Painted Her Face, She Painted Mine
#97
Cousins In Yellowstone 1992 And Again In 2012
Kanishka Rajawansha 3 years ago
Can we go to the other side of the fence now? or the sign is covered?
#99
My Dad And I In 1981 Next To Me With My Son 35 Years Later
#100
Recreated My Favorite Picture Of My Dad And Late Mother This Weekend
#101
2003 vs. 2020
#102
My Grandfather On His Honeymoon In 1955 And Me Traveling For Work In 2018
#103
My Dad’s Senior Picture In 1975 vs. My High School Picture Freshman Year In 2004
#104
Giving My Boys A Ride vs. My Boys Giving Me A Ride
#107
14 Years Later
#109
Age 2 And Age 6
#112
We Recreated A Childhood Photo. From Blue’s Clues Birthday Party To 20 Years Later At Thanksgiving
#114
30 Years Apart At My Grandma's House
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