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Looking at old pics can be nostalgic. Enough to want to recreate the photo... Sadly, it is impossible, but what you can do is recreate the photo of it. And that's what folks on the subreddit r/PastAndPresentPics do!
Whether it's a man posting a pic of himself in the same place at 1, 27 and 57 years young, or a woman with her dog gracefully entering each year, this group is bound to bring back some sweet memories. We've curated a selection of our favorite posts, so hop on this time machine and let the scrolling begin!
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#1
My Wife And I In 1973 And In 2019. I'd Just Turned 16 In The First One, She Was A Month Away From 16. It Was The First Pic Of Us Together, Taken In A Mall Photobooth
The Other Guest 2 years ago
Clothes were made to last, once upon a time. And that is an awesome scarf, I'd've kept it, too :-)
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Capybara With a Cat 2 years ago
She looks like Loraine McFly (Back to the Future) in the first pic!
The group is 78.9k members strong and they share some precious now-and-then pics put side by side. The term for the phenomenon is called retrophotography. It might give you feelings of nostalgia and it is important because it allows us to relive past moments, remember loved ones, and share stories.
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#2
Truly Man's Best Friend!
#3
Real Friendship
Snakeloverforever 2 years ago
Hehehehehe, the shortest one in the before picture is the tallest in the present day picture
Shiny Adaar 2 years ago
My favorite part is that the two shorter ones on the right are now taller
But what is nostalgia? And how does it influence us? According to Oxford Dictionary, "It is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past." People who experience feelings of nostalgia endure a sense of belonging, compare the past and the future, and generally feel like their lives are more meaningful, boosting their self-esteem.
#4
Thanksgiving 2011-2021
New Everywhere 2 years ago
When I'm old I'll have to explain the masked era when showing off my photos. "Gather round kids, I've got a spooky story: Once upon a time in 2020..."
PrettyJoyBird 2 years ago (edited)
Her hair is gorgeous. Love how you adore her Dad. Hope she still lets u do this when shes 30. It will be a hoot.
Snakeloverforever 2 years ago (edited)
You can see the struggle in his face trying to carry her
Do-nut touch da donut 2 years ago
I think your screen needs a wet wipe :3
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A Cowboy And His Tree At 4 And 63 Years Old
#6
Me & My Bff, Taken 20 Years Apart
The CareTaker 2 years ago
I had a friend for 20 years... actually tearing up now cause she was like my sister... I had to drop her cause her gf hated me, but I didn't know how bad till my mom passed away in May. Her Gf messaged me and started laughing and saying she died to get away from me and stuff (my real mother had died protecting me at age 7 so ... mom's passing was hard on me) I told my BFF Sis to make her GF stop. She told me "I won't hold her leash, I won't hold anyone's leash anymore" But at the same time told me I couldn't say anything wrong or harmful to her GF so I told her I was done, That she lost the only one that would die for her, that protected her all these years (i regularly dealt with stalkers for her, a 7'4 guy is scary) and blocked her on everything.... I was as bad as losing my mom... I have known her since I was a teen
Amina Hays 2 years ago
I'm really sorry you experienced that, she sounds like a monster. How did her GF message you? It's a shame you didn't block her everywhere when you stopped talking to your BF because of her but I guess you didn't think she'd be that heartless. If your BF stayed with her even though she was treating you terribly, she was never your friend I'm sorry to say and you're better off without her. I know it's painful but you don't want someone like that in your life.
Load More Replies...Rephotography is definitely a way to induce nostalgia and it is cool because it allows you to find your creative outlet in a personal way and share it with others. A lot of people are visual creatures and showing a pic sometimes might be the best way to share memories.
#7
Same Drama
#8
LEGO
MaximumKarmaSaint 2 years ago
I mean yeah, age will do that to you...it also shows that even if you're a boat, you can still look better when older.
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#9
My Grandfather With His Mini, And Me With Mine
Mother McCool 2 years ago
No they do not lok at the pant to window comparison
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Chewie Baron 2 years ago
I remember the first time I was ever in one of these. Couldn’t believe how low to the ground you were!
Christof Irran 2 years ago
Interesting. Grandfather's MINI has the Austin Mini badge, whereas sonny's appears to be the 2000 Mini Cooper S with BMW's new MINI badge.
pat hayes 2 years ago
i have a 96' mini....they made them thru 2000,then BMW took over the marque....i have owned mine for 24 yrs now and only have 20,000 miles on it..☺😍
Load More Replies...While many people fret at old photos and find it hard to grasp how their style or haircut could have looked like that, others embrace it. After all, you're not wearing that outfit or haircut now, and you probably look completely different. This way, the photo could be treated as a sweet memory. Many people like old pictures because they pause time and allow us to remember things. And because a long time ago, it used to be them.
#10
Same Mom, Same Me, Same Teddy Bear Some 55 Years Apart
Sandy Kavanaugh 2 years ago
I keep thinking, how did that come from that?! Women are amazing! Great photo, too.
Sven Horlemann 2 years ago
I am 56. My mum returned my teddy to me a few years ago. Just sayin'.
#11
My Mom And I Getting “Called To The Bar” As Lawyers 35 Years Apart. 1981 —- 2016
#12
So We Recreated A Photo(Me On Top)
PrettyJoyBird 2 years ago
Adorable. So much sweet love in your families eyes and smiles. Photo Credit Mom?!
There was a study in Britain carried out by CEWE, an award-winning printing company. The findings showed that looking at old photos might be more relaxing than meditating: "Studies show that when people review photos on their phones, this not only triggers feelings of primary and positive emotions such as joy and love, but it also strengthens our memory and relationships. Our photos remind us of people, pets, places and activities that we love as well as helping us to remember the past. This has been shown to reduce our stress and enhance our mood and overall wellbeing."
#13
Happy Father's Day
#14
My Parents, Still Tired
#15
My Granddad And His Wheels, ~1950 & 2020
Auntriarch 2 years ago
I'm sorry I'm just going to go cry in a corner, I can't be upbeat about this, however much I try
It's surprising in a nice way. Meditation might not be everyone's cup of tea, but knowing that looking at old photos makes you relaxed in the same way is a game changer. Just imagine, it's a rainy day, sadly you don't have a fireplace to curl up against, but what you have is a nice cup of tea and an arsenal of cute nostalgic pics. Sounds awesome and it's good for mental health!
#16
Me And My Siblings Recreated This For My Parents As A Gift For Their 50th Anniversary. 1985-2019
Tara Moov 2 years ago
The commitment of the woman on the right in tracking down a green and pink teddy bear sweater and thick pastel aviators is *chef's kiss*
Fluffy mommy panda 2 years ago
I love to see how much people change over time it so beautiful and pure and sweet.
#17
Me In My Parents Backyard Less Than A Year After We Moved In And Me Almost 30 Years Later When They Sold The House
Tobias Reaper 2 years ago
it would says "tree i am no tree i am an Ent Tree Beard they used to call me"
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I don't believe it's the same tree. That's way too much growth for only 30 years, and the angle of the stones behind him relative to the fence is different.
Vero SM 2 years ago
Well, maybe he didn´t live there at that time, he don´t talk about that
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#18
Still Friends 20 Years Later
PickleDragon she/her 2 years ago
Is it just me or did the dude one the right full on shape shift
CheshirePhrogg 2 years ago
I see what you're saying but I think the angle is just a hair different... he's looking more up or something
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Mother McCool 2 years ago
I'm sorry, limited knowledge...is this an after and before image of dale jr?
Java Addict 2 years ago
Men and women CAN just be friends. Shocking, I know.
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So the next time you see your old photo, don't be quick to cringe, instead embrace the past and remember how things used to be. Check out the rest of the guys who recreated their precious memories on the r/PastAndPresentPics subreddit through photos and if you're keen for more, we have some previous publications on the topic.
#19
Throwback Thursday, 1991 -> 2021, Back At The House I Grew Up In (Queens, NY)
#20
My Pop And His Mama!
New Everywhere 2 years ago (edited)
The one on the left is just too cute! They both are but my goodness look at that baby's big smile
#21
My Great-Great Grandfather (Left) 1862, And Me (Right), 2022
Auntriarch 2 years ago
I wish my mother had done this with a photo of her grandmother, the resemblance was so close
talliloo 2 years ago
i remember when my brother was going through our grandmother's (nannie)pictures & he gave one to me & asked where i had gotten the vintage clothes. it was of a woman with her hair pulled up into a gibson-style w/high white blouse pinned at the neck w/a brooch. he also asked how i managed to get nannie to lend me the brooch since she loved it. told him it wasn't me; ask nan. she told him that was her mother who had died in a fire when she was very young; hence, the importance of the brooch. it was like looking in a mirror & at the time kind of unsettling.
Nancy Marine 2 years ago
I have a pic of my GG Grandfather from 1850 when he got married and my oldest son is identical to him in both height and looks.
#22
Phew! That Was A Long Boat Ride! 😅
#23
My Mom And Her Siblings, 1971 And 2023
Jakub Pytel 2 years ago
The Santa from 1971 would be more than a hundred years old today. He's probably dead by now. We are all just dust of history.
#24
Giving My Boys A Ride / And My Boys Giving Me A Ride
Diana Connelly 2 years ago
Oh my goodness! I taught all these boys in middle school! How time flies. Such a great family!!
#25
Grandkids In 1994 vs. 2022
#26
We Recreated A Childhood Photo… From Blue’s Clues Birthday Party To 20 Years Later At Thanksgiving!
#27
My Daughter And I Swinging Thru Time
CheshirePhrogg 2 years ago
I love the idea. I might alternate years though one year behind the bar one in front one behind one in front etc
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#28
At My Desk Hardly Working, 1992-2019
#29
My Sisters And I Recreated A Photo At The Same Beach In Hawaii (1991-2022)
#30
Age 16 vs. Age 30
nbfresh 2 years ago
the url literally says old-photographs-recreated, not old-photographs-recreated-FUNNY
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Reading The Newspaper With Dad
#32
My Dad And I. Same Park, 33 Years Apart
#33
A Recreation Almost To The Day Of Our Disneyland Trip In 1999. Slightly Terrifying Are The People In The Background Lining Up Almost Exactly, No?
Cain Hargreaves 2 years ago
Okay, yeah, the people lining up in the background *is* kinda spooky! I love it.
Emberlynn Peterson 2 years ago
How are they lining up perfectly? Was this planned or is God js planning this secretly???
Sandy Kavanaugh 2 years ago
Rod Serling steps into the picture, "we submit for your approval, a tale of time misplaced,...!"
#34
20 Years Later
Tempest 2 years ago
Adorable! The older brother somehow looks the youngest grown up. I have a photo like this with my sister sitting on the front steps of my grandma’s house where we grew up in and I’ve always wanted to recreate it but unfortunately the family member who inherited the house had torn it down this year 😭😭
setsuriseikou 2 years ago
Do it anyway! The steps are gone, but the people are still around, that's what really counts!
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Me On The Left, My Son On The Right, 39 Years Apart
#36
Cousins 1998 & Now! Not Much Has Changed 😜
VonBlade 2 years ago
The difference recreating the clothes makes to these pictures is incredible.
CheshirePhrogg 2 years ago (edited)
I just love that the red 'ribbon' trim is called rickrack and I'm concerned that I know that
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#37
Wishing I Kept That Momentum
#38
I Run A 1,000 Mile Snowmachine Race In Alaska Called Iron Dog. My Daughter Has Been My Biggest Supporter. ‘14 And ‘22
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
Me too. I thought she looked super young to be 14 and 22.
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My Boyfriend As A Fresh Baby And Now At 24. Ft Fancy Carpets
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
looks like a chess table (the reddish one) that needs to be assembled.
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#40
My Unhappy 5th Birthday In 1993, Recreated Today For My 34th
Sophie 2 years ago
I read your username as the military rank General Anaesthesia 🤣 IDK if that's intentional
Load More Replies... Tara Moov 2 years ago
Ah, I see the reason for the sad face. Not enough frosting on those cupcakes.
Bec 2 years ago
He seems more disappointed in the second because they gave him less cupcakes!
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#42
Ready For Kindergarten, 34 Years Apart
#43
My Dad And Two Friends Recreating A Photo From The Early 90s
#45
Armatron 1982 And 2022
#46
Same Beach In La Jolla, April 1984/April 2014, Exactly 30 Years Apart
#47
7/7/1977 & 7/7/2022. Top Of Half Dome, Yosemite, Ca
Tara Moov 2 years ago
He pulled this off too well! They look taken maybe a year apart, not 25 years.
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
Even better then because they were taken 45 years apart
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#50
Recreated My Favorite Picture Of My Dad And Late Mother This Weekend
#51
Me, In The Studio At Wbim 91.5 Fm In Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 1994 And 2023
Tara Moov 2 years ago
Wow, more monitors and receivers, but it's amazing to see that the soundboard looks the same!
Cain Hargreaves 2 years ago
I was going to say the same thing: more electronics, but the same board!
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Ten Years Later, Three Of My Best-Girlfriends-Turned-Bridesmaids, Recreated Our Favorite Photo Together At My Wedding This Past Sunday!
#54
Me And My Kids 2017 & 2022
that one ace lesbian genderfae 2 years ago
bro 2017-2022 is five years. dont be an a*****e
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The 3 Mouseketeers
#56
1996 To 2023 With My Little Sister!
#57
They Grow Up So Fast!
#58
1992 To 2022 - Cousins Photo
Drinking my Covfefe 2 years ago
The guy on the left his sweater pulls that whole look together.
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Paul Rabit 2 years ago
The only thing better than these pictures is all the wonderful comments. All happy, all lovely. :)
Paul Rabit 2 years ago
The only thing better than these pictures is all the wonderful comments. All happy, all lovely. :)
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