Church Directory
Turn Around, Bright Eyes
“The whole family went for church directory photos and the photographer decided to be ‘creative’ with us.'”
(submitted by Tomi)
On A Pedestal
“While I was away at college my family had to take a portrait for a church directory, so they took a framed photo of me. It was the photographer’s great idea to put me on a pedestal. Also, my Dad and brother had been fighting over something trivial, my Mom was annoyed, and my youngest brother habitually refused to smile for any picture.”
(submitted by Elizabeth)
May Or May Not Have
“This is an attempt at a lovely family picture for our church’s registry. I may or may not have pinched my sister mid photo shoot.”
(submitted by Anna)
I Fold
“This was taken after church one Saturday. My parents look like they don’t want to be there. My Uncle looks like he’s surprised to be there, (which might explain why he’s holding a folder), and me and my brother are just there.”
(submitted by Atkins)
Men (& Women) In Black
“My family took this photo for our baptist church directory in the late 90s. It was a bit of a scandal but in our defense, Men In Black had just come out.”
(submitted by IG @erintarver)
Hand Check
“A church directory photo caught at the right moment. These are my brothers (I’m on my bottom left) and my grandma.”
(submitted by Eli)
Dapper In Denim
“A glorious photo of my partner and his family in 2002 at a church in Gurnee, IL. The reason why all are wearing denim seems to be lost to time.”
(submitted by IG @mj_schmitz and IG @grantgosizk)
Little Darth
“My family was asked to bring their favorite item to a Unitarian church photoshoot. I brought a flip phone, my father a guitar, and my 8-year-old brother his Darth Vader mask. He refused to take the photo without it.”
(submitted by Zoe)
Over It
“I’m about 3 in this picture. It was taken for the church directory. From an early age, I was already over it.”
(submitted by Jessica)
