When looking through old photo albums, it can be tempting to recreate some of your most beautiful memories that have been immortalized. That’s exactly what the following people did! In some of the photos, the photographers simply recreate a lovely photo from the past, but in others, the subjects decide to recreate their childhood images with hilarious end results. Seeing the evolution from childhood to adulthood is really fun to see and these recreated childhood photos will certainly make you laugh!
1. Every superhero needs a sidekick
Every superhero needs a sidekick, right? That’s exactly what these brothers’ parents thought when they dressed both their boys as Superman for Halloween at the time. But judging by their looks, they weren’t very excited.
2. Not quite the same size
One of the best things about adults recreating their childhood photos is the noticeable difference in their sizes. Whether they try to slip into a child’s outfit that’s too small or to sit on Dad’s bike handlebars like they did when they were only three years old, it’s certainly not the same thing as before, but it gives a hilarious result. This photo is a perfect example of this.
3. A wild child at heart
Maybe some childhood photos shouldn’t be recreated… like this one. But here it is, it exists and, honestly, it’s just hilarious! The original photo is one of the most epic photos we have ever seen. Between his expression, his crazy and funny look and pulling his white t-shirt like underwear up to his neck, it’s hilarious.
4. It’s not so easy anymore to have your little brother on your lap
For those of you who have siblings, chances are you have a picture or two of yourself holding your new little brother or sister with a big smile (or vice versa if you are the youngest!). This pair is no different. Look how proud the older brother looks to have his new brother in his life.
5. Dirty one day, dirty always!
Children are not really known to be clean nor coordinated. It is therefore natural that they tend to make a mess when they eat and, therefore, that they have a picture or two of themselves with their faces covered with food. These two brothers had their pictures taken while eating at an outdoor sports game.
6. Still sandy after all these years
If you go to the beach and your friends don’t bury you in the sand, you haven’t really experienced the beach. But these kids did! While on vacation at the beach, these siblings were buried in the sand up to their chins – perhaps by their parents who were probably delighted to see them stop running for only a few minutes!
7. Not a newborn anymore
Almost all parents have a picture of themselves with their newborn son or daughter sleeping peacefully in their arms. In general, the new mom or dad looks terribly exhausted because, you know, taking care of a baby is not a walk in the park. The picture of this father is a perfect example.
8. Some things really never change
This baby picture is hilarious. We like to imagine Mom and Dad working tirelessly to take a pretty picture of their newborn baby so that he looks like he’s being attacked. Even if it didn’t go the way they wanted it to, it’s still pretty cute in a way, isn’t it?
9. Boys will be boys
We love this picture so much! Especially because the guy on the right doesn’t even seem to be intentionally recreating the original. Honestly, we hope that these four muddy brothers stayed close throughout childhood and into adulthood, that this picture was taken by chance and that it has a sweet similarity to the original.
10. A family affair
Although many of these photos depict adult children, we love to see the whole family get involved in recreating these old-fashioned photos. The picture on the left shows a proud father with his three boys, all dressed in their Sunday clothes. It’s such a great picture that it’s not surprising that they wanted to recreate it.
11. Halloween, yesterday and today
Some of the best souvenir photos are our childhood Halloween photos. Not only can we see how pop culture has changed over the years, but we can also see what really questionable costume choices we have made!
12. Still the best of friends
Ah, brotherly love! There is nothing better. With the same stance and similar clothing styles, it is easy to understand why they still seem to be best friends today. This recreated photo is a real success!
13. An amazing attention to detail
This childhood photo recreation has a pretty cool story behind it. Irina Werning is an international photographer known for her series of”Back to the Future” photographs where she helps adults recreate their favourite childhood photos. Not only does Werning photograph the photos herself, but she also buys accessories and locations and even makes all the costumes herself!
14. Brotherly love
These photos prove that children can master almost any style. A sweater with a train on it? It looks adorable on that little boy! Matching polo shirts? That sounds good! Suspenders? Of course, why not! Oh, and why not hold a chewing gum dispenser? Cute!
15. Mom’s favourite photo was recreated
It is hard to imagine that some of these childhood photos could be funnier, but these brothers prove that they can be. The original photo is super cute, but also very stupid if you look at it long enough. These adorable brothers look so sweet (and ok, a little crazy too), that you can’t help but smile.
16. A holiday at the beach, yesterday and today
There are a few factors that contribute to the perfect recreation of childhood photos. To begin with, you need to have a similar background and slightly matching clothes. But the best recreated childhood photos are those where brothers and sisters redo their exact facial expressions.
17. Mom just wanted a picture of her boys for Christmas
It is always a little difficult to find the perfect gift for our parents at Christmas. Most parents say they don’t want anything at all. So when the mother of these brothers said she just wanted a nice picture of the three of them, they were happy to be able to please her.
18. The concept did not work then and it still does not work today
Parents force their children to do stupid things for the sake of a picture. Like this one, who forced their three boys to squeeze into a rocking chair. If you look closely, their expressions range from “fine” to “meh ” to “okay, I’ve had enough”. With such a priceless photo, it is natural for these brothers to recreate it years later for their parents.
19. A family shower
How many of you have pictures in the bathtub with your brothers and sisters? Parents like to kill two birds with one stone and put all their children together in the bathtub while it is still possible. That makes sense!
20. They’re not as cute as they used to be
Overalls are cute for children and farmers, but should probably be banned for everyone else (okay, I’m kidding, who are we to judge). But seriously, these brothers should never put on a pair of overalls now that they’re adults, it’s just weird.
21. Friends forever, rain or shine
One of the best things about recreating childhood photos is to see how much everyone has grown. Just look at the two younger brothers and sisters on the right. These two were once the smallest of the gang, but now they have surpassed their older brothers and sisters.
22. My turn!
We love this picture for many reasons. Finishing school can be difficult enough as it is. But for those with young children, this can be even more difficult. The picture on the left shows Daddy on graduation day, holding his young daughter in his arms while she wears his graduation cap. This picture is already touching in itself, but the second picture is even better! This time, it’s his daughter’s turn to graduate and hold her father in her arms! It’s silly, light and downright awesome to see the strong bonds that unite this duo.
23. On vacation, then and now
Who doesn’t like to look at old holiday photos to remember the moments of fun spent with the family? Of course, we spend most of the trip arguing with our brothers and sisters and rubbing aloe vera on our sunburns, but in these moments, there are many happy moments. This picture on the left was taken by Mom when the children jumped into Dad’s arm on a beach vacation.
24. Merry Christmas!
Ah, the holidays! The perfect time to wear your most beautiful Santa hat and sit still while Mom takes a picture. Oh, for God’s sake, please, sit back and smile! Honestly, keeping your toddlers seated long enough to take a picture is a great victory for any parent and something worth celebrating.
25. Still skeptical about his little brother
Judging by the expression on his face, he was clearly skeptical of his little brother. Perhaps he was not sure he was ready to take on all the responsibilities of being an older brother. Or maybe he knew his days of sleep were over. Anyway, he still looks skeptical after all these years!
26. T-Rex arms 20 years later
Children are silly and playful beings. It is therefore not surprising that many parents have photos like the ones on the left. As stupid as they may seem, they are a perfect memory that mom, dad and their siblings can keep in mind for years to come!
27. Best friends, 30 years later!
As you get older, it becomes more and more difficult to stay in touch with your friends. Between work, family and all the reversals that life imposes on us, it is a shock that we have the opportunity to spend time with any of our friends. That’s why this recreated childhood photo is particularly touching. The original photo of these two young people shows them in primary school.
28. Some things change, despite everything
Although this recreated childhood photo looks like the original, it is clear that the location has changed a lot! The Berlin Wall, which separates East Germany from West Germany, is no longer an oppressive wall, as it was demolished in 1989. Although it can be sad when some things in our childhood change, this picture shows that it is not always a bad thing.
29. Father and son, 60 years later
This is one of the most heartwarming pictures on our list and it shows that even as we grow up, we still need our parents. From childhood, this father was clearly an important figure in his son’s life.
30. Hulkamania never disappears!
Hulk Hogan and wrestling fans will love this childhood photo! This great fan had the chance not only to meet the famous wrestler once but also a second time! In this adorable picture on the left, the man looks like a pre-teen trapped in the trademark Hulk headlock.
31. Fashion evolves for a reason
Parents cherish their children’s photos forever, which is why they are so enthusiastic about having their children wear ridiculous clothes while posing for an hour straight for a professional photographer, and then paying hundreds of dollars for the memory. Getting back to the idea of ridiculous clothes… look at these brothers’ pants.
32. Still wild and free
Kids are wild and free. Not yet bitter by the negative experiences the world can put you through, they see things differently – which is absolutely obvious in the original picture of this girl on the left. We love his adorable style with his white t-shirt, his rebellious look and, of course, his father’s oversized boots.
33. Baby in a basket
Babies are small beings that parents love to put in weird places to take a picture (or 500). Take, for example, the laundry basket. A simple basket used to store clothes is also the ideal way to entertain a baby. Just look at the huge smile on this girl’s face and you’ll remember why babies are great – because almost everything entertains them. With such a cute laugh, it’s no wonder this is Mom and Dad’s favourite picture.
34. This man is now too tall for this bowl!
Ah, a good old mixing bowl. Just like the laundry basket, moms and dads love to photograph their toddlers in small spaces like cooking appliances. Of course, it seems silly when you think about it, but you have to take advantage of their small size before they grow up!
35. A trip to the Capitol, yesterday and today
Ah, the family vacation photo. Something that no one wants to share (especially children) with others, but that you have to do for Mom’s sake! Honestly, these two photos are impressive in their own way. The fact that Mom and Dad managed to immobilize their three young boys for five seconds and take a picture is impressive in itself. This is even more impressive when you know that no one picked their nose, closed their eyes or cried in a corner. With such a victory, it is not surprising that this is one of the favourite photos of the mother of her children. It really deserved to be recreated!
36. Doing the plane is a little more difficult now
Who didn’t like this game as a child? Spending hours begging mom and dad to fly was certainly a big part of everyone’s childhood. This mother has impressive piloting skills as she was able to lift both her children at the same time. Given the bravery (and leg muscles) it requires, we think she should receive an award. The fact that she was ready to do it again once her children have grown up makes us even closer to her.
37. I’ve never been a captain, I’ve always been a sailor
How many of you have a picture of yourself when you were little and you showed your “muscles”? Most kids think they are strong and we love to make them believe that, especially because it produces adorable pictures like the one on the left. We must give credit to this guy for having the confidence to recreate a picture with such a small swimsuit 20 years later.
38. Brothers and sisters over the years
It is a beautiful memory that these brothers and sisters can cherish. It inspires us to take out our cameras and take some pictures with our siblings. We love the fact that they were able to recreate their childhood photo in early adulthood and even in old age.
39. Man’s best friend
This is one of our favourite photos on this list. Who doesn’t love a cute cuddly puppy that turns into a big cuddly dog?! This picture warms our hearts because not everyone has brothers and sisters, but recreating a childhood picture with a man’s best friend is just as great.
40. Just add facial hair
Photos like this prove that some brothers and sisters have remained close all their lives. Let us take the example of these brothers, for example, who are all a few years apart and, of course, still very close after all these years. They may have gone to university, gotten married, had their own families and grew big beards, but at the end of the day, brotherhood is an indissoluble bond.
Source: Give It Love