Today at Shutter Sisters, they’ve asked readers to share either photos that remind them of their childhood, or photos from their childhood. This assignment reminded me of a coincidence that a friend of mine pointed out recently.
Here’s me, five years old, already displaying an entrepreneurial and somewhat idealistic spirit (not to mention a love of purple):
Here’s me and Gil, in one of my favorite photos from our lovely engagement session this February:
(Photo copyright Brandon Schmidt of Foto Vitae.)
Sixteen years apart—same girl, same table. What a visible reminder of the change that happens in such a short period of time.
(For the record: thanks in large part, I assume, to that giant purple hat, my “picture” business was actually quite successful. Most people who stopped paid me more than ten cents, and I’m pretty sure the mailman left me with a dollar and the picture he had paid for. I distinctly remember the satisfaction with which I subsequently purchased those roller blades I wanted so badly. Ten points for five-year-old Erin!)
April 18th, 2010 at 11:08 am
What a cute picture – I haven’t seen that one before! And when I saw that table, I instantly thought – that’s the table you used in the engagement photo shoot!!
April 18th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Lovely engagement photos. Can’t wait to hear about the wedding
April 18th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Oh my gosh, I absolutely love this. What a touching thread to the past. I love that lemonade photo, love it.
April 18th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
The hat is fabulous. It truly makes you look like a famous artist. Using the table on both occasions is priceless.
April 20th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Erne, I love this. It almost made me cry. Beautiful photos. <3
April 22nd, 2010 at 11:27 am
SO beautiful!