Cries and Dolls
“My great aunt had some interesting babysitting techniques.”
(submitted by IG @mangum_manor)
Mother Time
“My mother, pointing out that the camera timer wasn’t working. And my brother, sleeping on the assignment.”
(submitted by IG @patrick.of.all.trades)
The Explorers
“We were on vacation and my mom forced my two brothers and me into a hike. Only two problems. It was really hot and none of us liked hiking.”
(submitted by IG @wald.nana)
What The Fork?
“I was in a Beauty and the Beast musical theatre dance number in 2002 when I was 13 years old and 6 ft tall. Why did they make the 6ft tall girl be the fork? I couldn’t even get through a doorway.”
(submitted by IG @beethomsen)
The Masterpiece
“My senior photo, 1989. I remember the photographer and his helper had to move their set up back in order to capture my whole head. Side note: this picture got me voted Greatest 80s Hair by National Geographic TV’s contest.”
(submitted by Mark)
Head Games
“For Christmas in the mid nineties, I wanted and received this operation-style game that zapped you in the head every time the wand touched the edge of the maze.”
(submitted by IG @weeeds)
Lizard Crazy
“On holiday and my children had the opportunity to pose for photos with a lizard.”
(submitted by IG @stefjayknight)
Crop Tops
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)
