Looking at your childhood photos can give a huge wave of nostalgia for your family. But you know what is better than reminiscing fond memories? Recreating them! It is more fun plus it can warm your parent’s heart or make them crack up in laughter.
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Recreating childhood photos is always fun and you can always expect them to be a hit when you post them. It is always nice to see how much a person has grown from a child into the adult that they are now. Check out this list of trending recreated childhood photos!
All about the details
Recreating childhood photos is not just about doing the same poses. What would make them a surefire hit would be how many details you actually get to recreate. Having the same location, same hairstyle, and the same outfit can do a lot of wonders – just like this photo.
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This childhood photo is done by international photographer Irwina Werning who is known for her “Back to the Future” photo series where she helps adults recreate their favorite childhood photos.
Family vacation fun
Most family photos are taken on family vacations where everybody is out of school and work. This is a cute photo of two kids jumping into their father’s arms while they were all on a beach vacation.
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Twenty years later, they decided to recreate this childhood photo – although the siblings messed up their placements. However, you got to give bonus points to their father for being fit enough to handle both their adult weight.
Wild child
Most kids back then are barely conscious about how they would look on camera. Some would gamely do hilarious poses just like this kid who somehow decided to put on a white t-shirt as underwear.
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While most people would be embarrassed to have this picture unearthed, this guy definitely has a good sense of humor. Hence, we were blessed with this totally hilarious recreated childhood picture.
Man’s best friend
Pets should be treated as part of the family. And if you happen to get one as a child, it is a great blessing to be able to grow up together. Which makes this recreated childhood photo one of the most heartwarming ones on this list.
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It just shows how important growing up with our furry friends is. Given that they have a shorter lifespan, not everybody gets to recreate childhood photos with their pets so this one is extra special.
Ambushed
Some parents have to work harder to capture a cute photo of their newborn. Sometimes babies just do not want to be photographed. And in this picture, it looks like the baby got caught in surprise. The result is a definitely hilarious photo.
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And it is more hilarious than the grown-up version of this ambushed photo thinks is cool enough to recreate. While some people would rather not recreate these types of childhood photos, this man gives the Internet a great gem by gamely doing it.
Capitol capture
Family vacations have to be captured – especially when they are done out of town or when you are in a famous landmark like the capital. You can tell from the original photo that their mom practically forced them to do a pose.
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A few years later and the boys are all grown up. They decided to recreate this photo and made effort to look for similar outfits. Plus we love that the one in red did not mind touching himself to recreate this snap. The boys still looked awkward as ever which makes it more hilarious.
Look at the camera
One of the common reasons why it is hard to get a decent photo of your kids is the fact that they have a hard time looking into the camera. It does not matter whether you are taking a photo at home or in a studio like this one.
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These brothers obviously did a good job of recreating their childhood photos. They had the same outfits and the same clueless but adorable expressions looking somewhere other than the camera.
Too old for dolls
Now, this is a cute recreated childhood photo of two siblings. The older sister is carrying a doll as her baby while the younger brother is somehow staring at something else in the distance in his fisherman’s cap.
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The two were able to recreate the photo and wore similar outfits. Only this time, the sister is old enough to have her own baby this time. It’s a really cute idea. We bet this recreation made their parents smile with nostalgia.
Halloween fun
Halloween is a fun time for parents and kids as the kids get to dress up in costumes and of course, parents would not let them out the door without taking a photo first. Kids and costumes are just the cutest combination.
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These three brothers look so adorable in their childhood pics. They tried to recreate it again and although we appreciate the effort to get costumes that looked as close to the original, it’s just not as cute as the first time they did it.
Family Sundays
Going to church as a family is one of those things we all have to go through in childhood. Here is a childhood photo of a dad posing in front of the church with his three young boys. And everyone looks adorable in their Sunday best outfits.
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The recreated photo is a gem. You can easily tell that they put a lot of thought into recreating this photo. The clothes were as close as they could be to the original. Dad seems to be wearing the same tie!
Everyone can be Superman
These brothers dressed up as Superman for Halloween. Judging by the look on their faces, it seems like the big brother is not thrilled that his little brother is also dressed as the same superhero he loves.
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The brothers recreated the photo as grown-up and perfectly imitated their unenthusiastic faces from back then. Plus, isn’t it great that they were able to find costumes that look very close to their costumes back then?
The gumball gang
Childhood photos can get a bit weird sometimes. Who would have thought about bringing in a gumball machine in a photoshoot between three brothers? Strangely, the idea seemed to work.
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But try recreating this weird photo when everyone is all adults and the whole concept just gets weirder. The boys, all grown up now wearing the same outfits and using the same props make this recreated childhood photo both funny and weird.
Unfortunate fashion
Most parents do not exactly have a great sense of fashion when it comes to dressing up with their kids. And this childhood photo proves it. What was their mom thinking when she dressed them up in plaid pants and green polo shirts?
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Hilariously, these brothers were game enough not only to recreate their childhood photos but also to wear ridiculous attire. The recreation just emphasized how ridiculous their outfits were way back then.
Dad is tired
Almost every parent has a photo of themselves holding their newborn child. Usually, the newborn baby would be sleeping in their arms. In this case, though, both father and child seem to be asleep. This just goes to show that taking care of a newborn baby is not a walk in the park.
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This photo was recreated 25 years after. And while the newborn baby has transformed into a grown-up bearded man, he still looks comfortable sleeping in Dad’s arms. And may we say that Dad still looks quite the same after all these years?
Doorway duo
Here is a fun photo of two brothers posing by the front door, which somehow has a narrow hallway allowing them to do this pose. They definitely looked like the type of siblings who grew up close to each other.
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The recreated childhood photo a few years later looks definitely fun. The one in the front even made the effort of looking for the same shirt. The one behind killed it by gamely doing the same pose.
T-rex arms
Dinosaurs are a big deal to little kids and what greater dinosaur is there than the t-rex? But we all know about the t-rex arms jokes right? It looks like these kids were aware of it way back then.
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The recreated childhood photo turns out to be sillier than the original of course. But we are glad to see that both brother and sister are game to recreating this. You can tell that the two are close and still have their good sense of humor intact.
Buried on the beach
It is practically impossible for a family to go to the beach without taking photos. One common thing kids do on beaches is bury each other in the sand. Here is a picture of two siblings that were buried up to their chins in the sand.
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As grown-ups, these two were really cool to have to go through a sand burial again. We especially love the fact that they really made an effort to recopy their facial expressions back when they were kids.
Ice cream face
Little kids love ice cream. That is a universal fact. Another fact is the fact that little kids are messy ice cream eaters. Most of us have a childhood photo of our face all covered up in food, right? Here’s one of two brothers and one of them has chocolate ice cream all over his face.
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The recreated version is just as precious as the original. How the game is the brother that had to smear his face with chocolate ice cream once more. The other brother had an easier job by just smiling sweetly into the camera.
Still in touch
How many of you still stay in touch with your friends from grade school? As we get older, it gets harder to keep in touch and it is normal to lose some friends on the way. It is a reality of growing up. This is why this picture makes it the more touching.
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We have two elementary classmates sitting beside each other and they were able to recreate the photo three decades later! They even tried to match their outfits and had some props in the background. Looks like nothing much has changed between the two.
Look how they’ve grown
One thing about recreating childhood photos is that you get to see the noticeable size differences. You get to see how tall kids have grown or how much weight they have gained. It’s an instant comparison.
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In the original photo, we see a Dad posing with his little boys on his bike. One is sitting on the handlebars while the other is on the ground. In the recreated childhood photo, it is amazing to see how they managed the same poses given that the adults are all grown up now.
Little rebel
Little kids usually grow up without any bitterness yet because they barely have negative hurtful experiences. But some kids are just born with angst and sass – just like this little girl who seems to be wearing her dad’s boots.
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A few years later and she can fit into her dad’s boots. This teenager wore an oversized shirt this time to recreate her adorable photo. Hopefully, she grew up to be not as rebellious as she looks.
Laundry love
Babies are such tiny creatures. So it is not surprising to see them fit into different places. For instance, this baby girl seems to be having a lot of fun as she sits inside a laundry basket.
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The recreated childhood photo is just pure joy. We’re glad she’s able to find a laundry basket in the same color that she can fit herself into. Even the wallpaper in the background is similar to the original.
New little brother
For those who have siblings, chances are, there is an old photo of you holding your new little brother or sister just like this one. This is a common childhood picture taken to show off the new baby.
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These two brothers tried to recreate this childhood photo and tried is the main word here. You can see the grown-up pose is a bit awkward looking now since the baby boy has grown up to be a very tall guy.
Christmas caps
What is Christmas without Santa Claus caps? And what kind of mom would resist gathering her kids wearing their Christmas caps and taking a picture? Getting little kids to sit still during the holidays for a picture is quite an achievement.
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These siblings recreated their Christmas childhood photos. And how funny is it that the eldest also imitated the way his shirt went off his shoulder? We love how everyone recreated their expressions.
Father and son
There is always something special about a father and son that grew up to be close. You can tell from the original photo that this was a dad who clearly made time for his son. And it looked like soccer is their bonding moment.
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In the recreated photo, the son is now all grown up and taller than his father. We are glad to see that they look to be still as close as ever. And it looks like they are also posing in the same place!
A picture for mom
For most people, it can be very hard to shop for their parents during the holidays. In this case, the brothers’ mom just wanted a nice photo of the three brothers together. The brothers were more than happy to oblige to this request.
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So the brothers dragged themselves into a photo studio but instead of taking a regular photo together, they decided to recreate a childhood photo. They wore similar outfits and gamely did their hilarious facial expressions.
Beach bunch
What makes a recreated childhood photo work is having everyone nail down their original photos. And the siblings in this picture definitely just did that. And we are very impressed that the youngest sibling was game to re-enact her crying face.
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It also helped that they had a similar background and that majority of them had on clothes that matched. It is not entirely the same but similar enough to have everyone get the point.
Graduation glee
We always have an admiration for parents who somehow have had kids at a very young age but still managed to finish their education. This is the case for this father and he proudly held his young daughter on his graduation day while she wears his graduation cap.
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A few years later, it’s his daughter’s turn to graduate from high school and they managed to recreate her childhood photo but with their places switched. This time, she carries her dad and he is wearing her graduation cap. You can just tell that these two have a strong and silly bond.
Testing the rocking chair
Most parents often ask their kids to do weird things for picture-taking moments. For instance, these brothers were made to squeeze themselves together in a rocking chair. As you can tell from their faces, it was not a comfortable situation for the other two.
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But the boys seemed to forget how uncomfortable this pose was as they recreated their childhood photo a few laters. Bonus points go to the youngest boy who was willing to ruin his pants and shirt just to recreate what he wore last time.
The airplane game
The airplane game is a popular bonding time with parents and toddlers. It’s the closest thing some people get to flying. Now that we think of it, it is amazing that parents can do it even after a hard day’s work.
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Now while the thought of your mom having to do the airplane game with you as an adult is scary, we are glad this family was able to find a way to recreate their childhood photo without hurting their mom. Plus salute the mom for being willing to do it again despite the risks.
From cute to creepy
Overalls are a staple choice for cute little kids. But we have to admit this is not a fashion style that works for everyone as you can see in their recreated photo. This is probably one of the most hilarious recreated childhood photos that we have on this list.
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Twenty years later and with a lot of facial hair and the recreated photo turns out to be a creepy yet funny throwback to the original photo. Their facial expressions just made us crack up more. We bet everyone in the family burst out laughing once they laid eyes on it.
A lucky fan
Meeting a celebrity is usually a once-in-a-lifetime thing for most people – especially one that you hugely admire. This young lad was lucky enough to meet his childhood hero twice and was able to recreate their first photo together!
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We love how Hulk Hogan was game enough to recreate this childhood photo with his fan. This makes the famous wrestler more adorable in our eyes. What are the chances that this can happen a third time?
Growth spurts
One of the best things about recreating your childhood photos is that you get to compare how everyone has grown. And as it turns out, these siblings turned out surprisingly different a few years later.
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It looks like the eldest two siblings have shrunk in comparison to the other two younger siblings right now. And the younger brother turned out to be the tallest among them all. I bet none of them expected that when they were kids.
Through the years
Here, we have a triple-treat throwback. The original photo was taken back in 1956, the second one is 1972, and the last one in 2005. Isn’t it amazing how they all manage to pull this off? It looks like these siblings belong to a tight-knit family.
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It is quite a treat to see how these siblings have changed as they grow and we love how their personalities shine in every photo. This is definitely a touching photo that each of them must cherish.