Young Me, Now Me

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HERE’S A INTERESTING TAKE ON SNAPSHOTS. FIND A PICTURE OF YOURSELF from some time in the past and repose that image today. Upload those “before and after” pictures to a public site. Time marches on.

Go to Young Me, Now Me here.

Snapshots (to be imagined)

(Above) “Papa opened his store to great crowds, but the stock market crash was just around the corner. 1928.” Click image for larger view.


(Above) “We were all shocked to see the calf born with 2 heads.” Click image for larger view.


(Above) 1. “Hungry boys.” 2. “Shy Sarah tries to hide.” 3. “Balancing on the fence post was not easy!” Click image for larger view.


(Above) 1. “Uncle Norfleet and his talking dog were the hit of the party.” Click image for larger view.

(Above) 1. “The tornado tore down the barn but not our house... thank God!!” Click image for larger view.


(Above) 1. “Gramps died the next day.” 2. “Mama’s decorated cake won First Prize at the Topeka State Fair in 1936.” Click image for larger view.


MANY OF YOU KNOW THAT I COLLECT SNAPSHOTS, vernacular photography and found objects that interest me and challenge my thinking. Last week I came across these vintage scrapbook pages, with the pictures long ago removed. Adding captions of my own, I present the first ever on-line exhibition of “Snapshots (to be imagined).”

I hope you enjoy these found images as much as I have, and for you animal lovers, please forgive me if the snapshot of the 2-Headed Calf offends you. If it does, I will gladly remove it.

Found photos © Accidental Mysteries.

SAVE THE DATE! Jan. 10 & 11, 2009

 A couple of candid shots from the First Vernacular Photo Fair last year.
SECOND ANNUAL VERNACULAR PHOTO FAIR, JAN. 10 & 11, 2009, in Santa Monica, CA

Hey folks, the SECOND Annual Vernacular Photo Fair is coming up in lovely, warm Santa Monica, CA this January. I attended last year, where I came home with some great snapshots for my collection. Most of the top dealers in vernacular photography will be there, where you can peruse their best stuff. Here’s where you’ll find some MITY-FINE photos all under one roof. This year, Dana Claudat is doing an outstanding job of publicity for the show. Of course, the BONUS to this event is that PHOTO LA is right next door. 

THE 2nd VERNACULAR PHOTO FAIR is open from 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday, and located at the Santa Monica Art Studios, 3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica. There’s plenty of free parking. If you want more information, you can email Dana at: vernacularfair2009@gmail.com. She’ll get you all the information you need.