Dear Photograph

“Taylor Jones has found a new way to tell our stories. Dear Photograph is digital nostalgia of the highest order — it will make you smile, maybe cry, and go find your old family photos.” – Frank Warren, PostSecret Founder

Taylor Jones, at just 22 years of age, was inspired to start his website Dear Photograph as he flipped through old family photos at his parents’ kitchen table. When he came across an image of his brother sitting at that very same table, he lifted it up and snapped a picture of the picture. In a moment, the idea for DearPhotograph.com was born. After taking more photographs, Jones posted them on a website and asked people to submit their own renditions — but he had no idea how overwhelming of a response he would get. In just six short weeks, millions of people had visited, hundreds had submitted, and Jones had created an internet phenomenon that captured the world’s attention.
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Dear Photograph, My sister and I used to visit my aunt and uncle’s house, spending many an afternoon picking tomatoes, climbing trees and playing hopscotch. Now when we visit we spend time reminiscing about how we used to pick tomatoes, climb trees and play hopscotch. Mary

Dear Photograph, Seasons come and go, and eventually the season arrives that says it’s time to take the swing set down. It’s a teary moment when I remember that the swing set is gone and my three girls are really growing up. Elizabeth

Dear Photograph, We lived together for four years and then suddenly we all took a giant leap of faith forward and went our separate ways. Now it’s the progressive dinners, nights on the town and all the moments we share in between that keep me from missing them so much… Becca

Dear Photograph, Thirty years ago, we danced circles around happiness and never thought those days would end. I wish we could’ve held onto each other’s hands for just a little while longer…missing you, sweet childhood of mine. Santiago

Dear Photograph, What ever happened to all of our naps together? Blair

Dear Photograph, I used to fight with you everyday…now I’m lucky if I see you once a week. Growing up bites. Isabel

Dear Photograph, I found this photo of my mother’s parents while looking through her most beloved things after she had suddenly passed away. My grandfather, who I never met, had written on the back of the photo; ” Yoyita, every time you see this photo remember an unforgettable Sunday for me.” Now I know why my mother knew how to love her husband and children with such an honest and pure love….she learned it from her parents. Thank you Mom, we will never forget to love. Alejandra

Dear Photograph, Thirty two years later I went searching for the ghosts of my parents who never made it back from this trip to Spain. After two weeks of investigative work, I found the place where this photo was taken. Jon

Dear Photograph, Never let me forget how much I appreciate being so close to her, even after I move far away… Sage