Dear Photograph,
One year ago today, I posted this photo of Landon on his 3rd birthday and here we are, standing together, with Dear Photograph the book in hand. Thank you to each and every person who has submitted their photographs and heart warming stories, allowing us to share them with everyone around the world. Thank you to all of the readers who come everyday to the site and share their thoughts and love to all. Happy 1st Birthday Dear Photograph! I’m truly grateful you came my way.
Love, Taylor Jones
Dear Photograph,
My grandparents shared an astonishing ability to blend intensity and laughter in everything they did. I realize how much their dark, Germanic sense of humor is embedded in my own character. I remember that afternoon in 1995, when they posed for the camera, enacting a present retroactively shaped by a future in which they would be gone. I appreciated their idea for that photo then, and I felt as if I shared a nice laugh with them this afternoon when I bicycled to the cemetery to snap this Dear Photograph.
Andy
Dear Photograph,
Our trip to Rome would not have been the same without this little touch of perspective. It’s one of the few times I’m happy my Dad never throws anything away! Thanks Dad.
Katie
Dear Photograph,
It’s been thirty years and they’re still the best thing that ever happened to me.
Harry
Dear Photograph,
If I could only keep them all wrapped up in my arms for just a bit longer…
Kris
Dear Photograph,
I’m graduating this year and I know you would be so proud. I wish we could take this walk together one more time … just you and me. Love and miss you so much,
Red
Dear Photograph,
I love my red keds…and my grandparents.
Julia
Dear Photograph,
For eighty summers the lake house has been in our family. It’s those warm summer nights and good times together that keep us warm all through the winter until the next season arrives.
Steve
Dear Photograph,
Forty years ago, we climbed all over him always asking for “one more ride”. The tractor is long gone and so is he, but never our memories of the best tractor driver in town…our Grandpa.
Love, Nicolas
Dear Photograph,
Today I climbed back into that same tree for my senior portrait. The years pass by and still my photographer remains the same. Thanks Grandma, you are always there when I need you.
Love, Brittney
