Stories about those days.

The stories that people have about Jamie’s photos are a source of amazement.  Some are of the “that’s me and we were doing this” type of stories from Jamie’s friends. Some are the “I never met Jamie but this was taken on my birthday and it means a lot to me. And some are just stunningly moving one of a kind stories.

  • From Jenn Mcafee on 05-22-82

    This is my birthday. I love this picture. The pure innocence and humor, the clothes, everything nostalgic about the “80’s”… I love it, 💕

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  • From Fawn Simeroth on 08-06-95

    On this day I delivered my son, 5 weeks early. He is now a handsome grown 21 yr old who is still the best thing that has ever happened to me.

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  • From grindpercussion on 09-07-82

    This was my 10th Birthday…

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  • From Gabriel Johnson on 01-13-90

    I was born on this day in Oakland, Ca. 26 years ago about to be 27. This is a wonderful collection of Photos. True artist right here. Thanks for sharing these pictures. They can truly lift a soul.

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  • From Tyla on 10-12-96

    This was the day I was born

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  • From Zena DeLeon on 02-27-85

    The day before my 18th birthday….😮

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  • From Heidi Sauter on 05-05-80

    Feels like college, comforting somehow.

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  • From Alison Spengler on 10-16-95

    I was born on this day. I am a college student studying graphic design and art in Alabama. My now boyfriend is on the computer and I am laying on his bed listening to his family chatting below and trying to find something to occupy my time. I came across this website through an artist friend sharing it on facebook. So, I came to enjoy and wonder. It’s such a magical thing to read other peoples stories and see that Jamie’s photos can bring a sense of connection to strangers. I have no idea if Jamie ever had that in mind, bringing others together, but as an artist myself I find that one of the most beautiful things is creating a space of connection even if the intention was the contrary. All these Polaroids give me the feeling of the fragility of life. A beautiful, painful, and fleeting existence finding meaning in the day to day. They remind me of “polaroid moments” that I reflect on in my own life. The ones that come and go; the ones that inspire me to paint, sketch, and create. Here’s to all the new connections in 2017.

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    • From Carley Gancher on 10-16-95

      This is my birthday as well, and to add to the other comments: I am also currently studying Art and Design, in Indiana! Very awesome to see these similarities coincide. Just discovered this website via facebook as well, and really excited to explore it more. Love your description of the feelings given off by these photos. They’re truly special.

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    • From Molly on 10-16-95

      I just watched a video about this website so I came to check out what the photo was on the day I was born and this is it. I’m a college student studying art and graphic design too but in Washington. Just thought it was too cool of a coincidence not to reply to your comment!

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      • From Christine Wats on 10-16-95

        I think I just checked out the same video…. I too was born on this day, and in just three short days will be graduating university in Toronto for with a Bachelor of Fine Art…. Funny coincidence as well.

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  • From Melody Barnett on 10-05-82

    I was born in this day in 1982. My father was a huge fan of Star Trek.

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    • From Cassandra on 10-05-82

      I was also born on this day and grew up watching Star Trek with my dad ❤

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  • From Amanda Young on 06-24-81

    This was the day I was born. I often joke that my birthday is Halfway Christmas Day…glad to see I’m not the only one who felt that June 24 has a little bit of Christmas Magic.

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  • From Amanda on 08-21-84

    Born Deep Creek Lake, MD

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  • From Rizz Huxley on 12-16-90

    Saw an article on Facebook about these pictures… I wanted to see what picture was taken on my birthday… December 15 1990…I think this permanent memory of a man I never new is a part of my history

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  • From Val S on 08-24-85

    This is insane. I came here to see what my birthday would bring up….and it’s this. I love it. <3

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    • From Leo Californya on 08-24-85

      Hahaha, me too! The day I was born, someone named Alyson had a birthday party! Too cool 😁

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  • From Brian Legge on 09-06-89

    This photo was also taken the day I was born. It will be interesting to see who comments

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  • From Chirawat Tony Bodeepong on 12-12-94

    This was the day that I arrived in the US for my Master’s degree. Here I am, still living in the US 22 years later. Thanks Jamie for the memory, from a fellow cancer patient.

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  • From rootbeeerfloats on 10-30-89

    I was born on this day

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  • From Bill Hamilton on 10-25-97

    Jamie, you have some great friends. In sharing your project with the world they are insuring that you continue to live on. Thank you and rest well.

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  • From Bill Hamilton on 07-18-92

    My 1st daughter was born this day. Her first expression upon leaving her mother’s womb was a sneeze. She was perfect. Still is.

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  • From Sung on 11-14-79

    On this day, I was a 1 year old. I wonder on my first birthday, what was happening in this picture? I saw video talking about this website on face book. It is absolutely beautiful!

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  • From Melissa Ross on 12-06-84

    I was born on this day!

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  • From Chad Cleary on 07-20-93

    I turned 20 on this day. It looks like he enjoyed that day too

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  • From Bill Hamilton on 11-20-81

    My 10th birthday. A month from now we would move back to Texas, San Antonio…This move would start some of the best years of my life.

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  • From Bill Hamilton on 11-20-80

    My 9th birthday. This was not a good day. The man that molested me and threatened my life the night before sat across from me and my birthday cake smiling at me.

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  • From Bill Hamilton on 11-20-79

    This was my 8th birthday. I was living in Denver, Colorado. This was a good time in my life with my family and my siblings. This was our second year in Colorado having moved from Texas and snow was still a magical thing. We lived on a hill so sledding was great. Our next door neighbor, Mr. Roth, had a garden show on local TV. He was always yelling at us for being on his lawn. Haha!

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  • From Maybelline Roque on 11-29-88

    On thay day I was born in Honduras. My mother was 18 years old. She says she did not cry to show her mother-in-law how strong she was because she kept calling my mom weak. To this day, my mother is the strongest person i know.

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    • From H on 11-29-88

      I was also born this date. In Norway. Mye mother was 31. After I became a mother my self i’ve realized how strong she and all other mothers are.

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  • From Lucas Zimmerman on 09-05-93

    I saw an article about the this group of photographs and only thought to check 2 dates the day of my birth and my tenth birthday when my dad passed away. Just so happen that day it was a picture of a funeral home not sure why but it made me feel better about life and more connected to the photos I’m glad Mr. Livingston was able to leave this work behind to show us life is a fleeting thing and a picture a day can tell a whole life story R.I.P.

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  • From Tara on 08-06-95

    On this exact day, my mom and step dad got married 🙂

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  • From Tylor Clark on 08-03-97

    My 10th birthday, was in love with the Ghostbusters. And this simply makes me feel good. Jamie seemed amazing.

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  • From Christy on 06-13-91

    This was the day I was born!

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  • From Stacie Guerrero on 06-12-89

    ❤ This is the day I was born. I love finding pictures and memories of things that happened on my Birthday.

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  • From Phil on 04-05-97

    This is my son’s birthday.

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  • From Jack on 12-26-93

    I took a bullet in Rwanda that day….

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  • From Kaitlyn on 04-28-91

    My Birthday 🎉

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  • From Kaitlyn on 04-29-91

    My Birthday!!

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  • From Johnny on 09-02-86

    I was born this day! So cool! 🙂

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  • From Benjamin on 01-08-84

    I was born this night in Fresno, California.

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  • From Gilbert Lugo on 06-27-84

    This was the day I was born and it seemed like a very chill day!

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  • From meredith on 11-10-83

    This was the day I was born

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  • From Brandon on 02-15-91

    This is my birthday. This is so cool to see a picture taken the same day I was worn.

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  • From Mark Hergott on 09-30-80

    My birthday photo is a picture of tube socks. That’s… hilarious.

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  • From Gish on 05-04-86

    The day my father passed away.

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  • From Belinda Hunziker on 09-30-86

    I was born in this day 🙂 Never seen any photo of anything from this day. This is awesome

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  • From winston shull on 05-01-90

    I was born this night, around 10:40 PM.

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  • From Jamie Dill on 10-24-94

    My son Skyler was born

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  • From Korin Magers on 09-24-91

    I was born this day and it looks as though you were celebrating my arrival thanks for the amazing photos your legacy will live on

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  • From Ashli Brown on 07-22-92

    I was born this day 💕

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  • From David A. on 04-15-88

    I was born on this day. It’s cool and coincidental that the boat you see in the background is what you would see allot of in Louisiana. I was born and raised there.

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  • From Jennifer Sutherland on 07-30-87

    The day my brother and I were born. This photograph has a strong correlation to our views on life. Thank you for sharing his art!

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  • From Mrs. S on 10-25-97

    Wow. What a wonderful project and art work for you to leave for us all to see. I’m crying at this pic of your last day as though I knew you. Thank you for your amazing consistency and sharing of your life.

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  • From Dustan Moore on 07-20-81

    The day I was born.

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