This is a photo of my grandmother. I believe she is in her early twenties. People have often said I favor her - that's one of the best ways to get on my good side. For years I've wanted to recreate this photo with me as the subject. But over the years, when my hair was long enough I could never find anyone willing to try the hairstyle. Finally, now when I'm way older than she is in the picture, I found someone to help me out.
In the interest of full disclosure, here is the original picture. My hair stylist did a wonderful job, but I've been recovering from a lumpectomy (and perhaps was too stubborn about going back to work when I should have waited a little longer) and you can see how tired (ok, old, I look in this photo.) So, I decided it needed a little help.
Now, if I could just edit my face for real, life would be good.
12 comments:
Hi!
The likeness is remarkable! You differently favor her. You have her nose and eyes. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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Love this shot! You two look so much alike. Very cool :)
What an absolutely fantastic experiment! You look a lot like her anyway and then when you added the antique look to the photo, the resemblance is almost spooky.
You really do resemble her. I think this was a fabulous idea.
beauty definetly runs in the family
Why shouldn't you be able to change the photo - that's what the movie stars do! :) I love the comparison photos. You do look a lot like her.
I thought about doing something similar for a post soon. I have a few photos somewhere of me that show how much I looked like my great-aunt when I was in my teens. The problem is I can't find the photos.
It's something that's special to me because my mom was adopted and I never knew who I looked like until we found her birth family a couple of years ago.
You really do look like your grandmother!
You can find my SS HERE
Lovely photo! I like the curls in the front of the hairstyle. And you do favor her (not just saying that to get on your good side)!
Yes, wouldn't it be nice if we could photoshop ourselves for everyday life?
Got mine up if you'd like to take a peek: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/01/saturday-snapshot-january-15.html
Thanks everyone! Alyce - I hope you find the photos of your aunt so you can do the same. You will be glad you did. I look forward to seeing them when you do.
Both photos are lovely; you do look alike.
The resemblance is striking, what a great idea to do that photo.
What a fab idea to recreate the pose.
The likeness is remarkable.
I love old photos of relatives. They tell our history
carol
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