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)
Oh Mother
“Went to get a family portrait made with three generations of moms. Bedlam ensued.”
(submitted by Susan)
Cabbage Christmas
“Our dad arranged for us to have professional pictures taken as a gift to our mom and grandparents so we decided to include a few of our Cabbage Patch Kids.”
(submitted by Kate)
Fired Up
“We were celebrating my nephew’s 2nd birthday and my baby nephew had made a grab for the candle and we were all screaming at his mum to pull him back. The birthday boy was oblivious (as was dad…nothing new there!)”
(submitted by Laura)
Teen Easter
“This is a photo of my parents, my older sister and brother, and teenage me (with the curls) after Easter service.”
(submitted by Dev)
Boss Lady
“This is my Grandma Sadie. She loved her pets and her pall malls.”
(submitted by IG @watemple60)
Power Mullet
“1985, I was 4 years old, my brother was 2. And I was rocking the mullet thanks to my older sister and a can of hairspray.”
(submitted by IG @mandyjane.81)
The Hobbyists
“My mom had a field day at Picture People in the mall. She had us all dress for our hobbies.”
(submitted by Mariah)
