The Pre-Photoshop Days
“Circa 1980. There I am in all my split-end, buck-toothed glory, with my had on my mom’s knee. My dad’s thumb and index finger are pressed together per the photographer’s artistic direction. But the best part is that since my oldest brother was away at college and wasn’t able to be in the picture with us, so Mom taped his high school graduation picture right on it.”
(submitted by Christy)
Nude-iversary
“This is a photo of me and my family over ten years ago. We were celebrating my parents’ 30th wedding anniversary and even though I was fresh out of the shower and wrapped in a towel, they wanted a picture. Nothing says ‘Congratulations, Mom & Dad’ quite like appearing naked behind their anniversary cake.”
(submitted by Stephanie)
Hug Malfunction
“This is a photo of my twin brother and I with our mom when we were about 5 years old. I went in for a hug and ended up copping a feel. For years I hated seeing this photo hanging on the hallway wall. Now I think it’s hilarious.”
(submitted by Teri)
Strapless 2
“My Nana (the woman in the glasses) won a radio contest for a family portrait. The session ended up being held in a motel and Nana thought it would be a good idea to wear a strapless dress. Also note my Aunt Mimi’s (the girl in her lap) devilish, evil smile.”
(submitted by Bryttany)
Headroom
“My parents had gotten divorced and Dad got remarried right before this was taken. Between the families there were nine kids: my siblings, half-siblings, and step-siblings. The adults had decided to take portraits with all the different family combinations. If I remember correctly, there was lots of arguing about which kids should be in which photo. I think this photo captures our response to the drama.”
(submitted by Kate)
A Cut Above
“This picture of my family was taken in 1975. I am in the back, smiling with glasses. No one noticed my youngest brother, Steven, had brought a knife as a prop. Love dad’s bushy sideburns. Love the dated wall paper in our breakfast nook.”
(submitted by Elaine)
Glamour Shots With Grandma
“My twin sister and I took glamour shots with our grandmother. We loved her, but sometimes she had some weird ideas.”
(submitted by Hillary)
Birthday Blues
“My 7th birthday in 1982. My mother wanted to take a nice picture of me with my cake but my hair was all static-y and I got mad and would not let her brush it. So, she took this picture of me pouting over my cake, messy hair and all.”
(submitted by Robyn)
Excitable Dad
“This is from my sister’s sweetheart ball. When Mom got the photo back she realized there was something wrong with Dad’s face.”
(submitted by Stephanie)
Story Time
“While on vacation and staying in a hotel, my father decided to pick up a little light reading. Clearly I was interested in the articles.”
(submitted by Judy)
