Misc
What The Duck?
“My mom thought it would be sweet to hire this living hell of a duck to my 3rd birthday party. This photo was taken seconds before I started screaming and crying in terror.”
(submitted by Elisabeth)
The Replacement Plan
“We had a professional family photo done for my parents Mother’s & Father’s Day but right after we gave it to them, my brother got a divorce. My dad decided to cut my ex-sister in law out of the photo and replace her with someone else. Then he hung it on the wall like this and it still hangs 10 years later.”
(submitted by Tara)
The Glam Gals
“My mom and I did “mother/daughter” glamour shots at a local motel in a janky hotel room in the late 90s. The photographer thought it would be a lovely idea to have us sit back to back and be encircled by black and white feather boas. He also commented on my “beautiful eyes.” At the time, I actually had pink eye so maybe they appeared more green? After all these years, I look back at this picture and smile. It was weird, somewhat concerning, and ridiculously funny.”
(submitted by Lisa)
Ragged Ann
“All the other kids were terrified of the giant doll, but not our granddaughter.”
(submitted by Peggy)
Shades of Blue
” A classic from back in the day of our family. I don’t remember all the specifics but it was clearly a joyous experience.”
(submitted by Stacey)
The Kid Stays in the Picture
“My oldest son was ready for our church photo shoot. The rest of us, not so much.”
(submitted by Jeff)
Shock & Awe
“In 1988, my mother won a free portrait session from Olan Mills for me and my brother. I remember feeling uncomfortable with my clothes and our pose and I think the only thing that felt normal to us was our hair.”
(submitted by Ilona)
Feline Focus
“I once visited my mom’s house with my new baby. Here’s a great photo mom took that day of me, my dad, my brother, my sister, the top of my baby’s head (look closely at the bottom of the photo) and lots of cats.”
(submitted by Julia)
