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 Jacqueline Bosas on 01-19-95

    I was born on this day in Chicago. Pretty cool picture. ❤

    Go to comment
  • From Jake U.Rehfeld on 12-17-96

    17-12-1996,my 30 birthday.
    And on every 25th of October,I light a candle for you,Jamie,dear friend.

    Go to comment
  • From Sharruk on 05-26-96

    I too OBVIOUSLY was born on this day, which is why I ended up here.
    More importantly, it’s so beautiful that it’s 2017 and people are still visiting this and keeping it alive.

    Go to comment
  • From Cosma on 01-14-90

    every year i make a wish and blow the candles and every time that year or later the wish comes true but its not the wish that makes it possible, its the obsession over that thing i always thing that year is what makes it happen.

    Go to comment
  • From Catherine Callahan on 06-30-93

    It’s funny to think that my mom was likely in labor with me when this was taken. I was being born in New England. Same time zone and everything, assuming this is in NYC.

    I can’t really tell what this is, though. I’d like to find out!

    Go to comment
  • From Cher Atkinson on 12-13-79

    Ok so this is my 6th birthday and this is a cool photo, I didn’t know my father until later in life so I could look at this photo and ask was it my father mailing a Christmas card or gift maybe it was him saying he was sorry for not coming to my birthday party. But then I look at this man and say to myself wow it’s blurry a little. Questions to ponder is was it snowing or raining. Also the next question is where was this maybe France or New York after a beautiful play. The picture can say many things to others but it’s what you see that matters right?

    Go to comment
  • From Cher Atkinson on 12-14-79

    So I loved popcorn and of course this was my 6th birthday and I love this photo…the capture of all the beautiful colors like the bright red pot, the bright blue salt container, the small container in the back that is faded and tan I want to believe it holds bacon grease or any kind at that time. But I can smell the salty not buttered popcorn, makes me wonder if they were making it for food or if they made it for garland for the Christmas tree. Maybe popcorn balls. Its a great photo and look past the centerpiece (popcorn) he captured so much more!!!!

    Go to comment
  • From Katherine R on 11-29-90

    My birthday too at 2:39 am. Never bother by clowns love the horror ones. Absolutely incredible photos for Polaroid.

    Go to comment
  • From Jake U. Rehfeld on 12-17-80

    The day I was born.I am from 1966 and I remember the crazy 80s.
    I really love Jamies photo artwork.His pictures are milestones and timecapsules.
    Jamie,you’re never gone,you’re alive in so many hearts.
    Now you’re between Angels.
    Miss you,dear friend.

    Go to comment
  • From AJ on 11-13-86

    On this day I was born in Petal, Mississippi, USA at 12:32 pm. What a beautiful picture.

    Go to comment
  • From Carmen Pang on 07-04-95

    I am not from USA, but this is the day i born and i found this photo is very beautiful <3

    Go to comment
  • From Abd Ratib on 10-26-84

    The birthday of the love of my life.

    Go to comment
  • From Minoo Taqavi on 03-04-88

    On this day I was born. Strange feeling.
    That scar. The life I was gonna have. Awesome.

    Go to comment
  • From Thomas on 08-30-88

    I was born on that day in Gdańsk, Poland. 1989 my family left to Germany for a better future because of the bad economic situation (in 1989 was Poland still a communist country). One year ago I came back to the city I was born in 🙂

    Go to comment
    • From Kasia on 08-30-88

      And here I am, in Gdańsk, reading your comment after nearly two months 🙂 Hope you liked it here!

      Go to comment
  • From Jake U. Rehfeld on 05-02-97

    This is not my birthday but this photo is so deep to my heart.
    I feel like losing my best friend.
    I want to say you something,Jamie,you are never forgotten and some day,we see us in heaven.
    Your pictures are milestones,every Polaroid is a timecapsule and full of you.
    God bless you,my Angel.

    Go to comment
  • From Briana Gallardo on 01-06-95

    My birthday as well, amazing how something so simple can be breathtaking

    Go to comment
  • From David on 12-29-86

    I was born this day.

    Go to comment
  • From Mae Surko on 06-11-90

    This is the day I was born as well.

    Go to comment
  • From Amber Byrd on 11-08-94

    This is my Birthday! I was born 2 months premature. I was so tiny they didn’t think I was going to make it. But my parents had faith and celebrated my birth anyway, I was a rainbow baby. To see that someone else was enjoying this day as much as my family was, I find beautiful. Rest well in heaven Jamie tell my big brother I said hi. Tell him to take pictures everyday so I can know what his life is like when I get there.

    Go to comment
  • From Virginia on 12-04-86

    This is the day one of my brothers was born!

    Go to comment
  • From Florian on 12-04-94

    I am very touched by the story behind these photos. It’s my birthday as well and I really like this one

    Go to comment
  • From Virginia on 12-05-83

    I was born this day

    Go to comment
  • From Rui Barbosa on 03-10-94

    Theo day that i was born 😀 só cool

    Go to comment
  • From Andrea on 04-13-95

    this was the day I was born ✨💜

    Go to comment
  • From Pete on 04-28-79

    My 3rd b-day…

    Go to comment
  • From Sarah Hooker on 05-13-92

    This is the day I was born. What a beautiful installation this man created over the course of his life.

    Go to comment
  • From Hunter on 01-21-93

    This is the day I was born. Nothing special just something that happened. While they were enjoying there food I was going through my first day. It’s beautiful…

    Go to comment
  • From Phil on 09-05-80

    The very day I was born.

    Go to comment
  • From Jake U. Rehfeld on 12-17-82

    I was born on this date,but in 1966.I remember that i was a lucky and crazy child with awesome parents.
    Today,i’am working as visagist and photographer and i love all the polaroids,Jamie gave to us.
    Every picture is a time capsule.
    Jamie,you are always with us and you are alive in every photo.
    Thank you for everything.
    Thank you for beeing a friend.

    Go to comment
  • From Olivia on 11-28-92

    Clicked and commented on the wrong date , was actually born on this date 💕
    Quite an obscure picture . I like it .

    Go to comment
  • From Olivia on 11-29-92

    I was born on this day as well ❤️

    Go to comment
  • From mariana lopez on 04-11-88

    Mee too, Mexico.

    Go to comment
  • From Roland on 05-15-97

    I was born this day. 🙂 fr. Philippines

    Go to comment
  • From christoffer on 10-11-91

    Day I was born
    Looks like theyre going out to some party

    Go to comment
  • From Kleo on 10-15-85

    Companionship is everything.
    Happy birthday to me ❤

    Go to comment
  • From Ionut on 12-29-87

    This is the day in which I was born. After 29 years I’ve learned about this man’s life and it’s something good..

    Go to comment
  • From Amy Shelden on 07-17-81

    Is he lighting something on fire? That sounds about right for my birthday.

    Go to comment
  • From Carlos Alberto Chiapa Aguillón on 11-28-81

    A madame became a mother: she gave to birth her first son, me.

    Go to comment
  • From Jeje on 03-24-95

    I was born this day 💓
    I don’t know but I kinda feel like crying when I scrolled the page upto my birthday..The feels is so strong knowing that someone did something amazing/great like this 💓
    Kuddos to you jamie.
    Your memories will linger on 💓

    Go to comment
  • From David Espinosa on 11-21-96

    This picture is now 21 years old, just like me. 🙂

    Go to comment
  • From Matt Shaw on 07-02-94

    On this day I was born in Abington, Pennsylvania. It really looks like this guy had a beautiful life. I’m not really “living as I live” (dum vivimus vivamus) these days, and I just want to explore the world but I’m on probation. It’s really a damper on things. I’m not a bad person I just wrecked some stuff at a train station in anger when I was on probation. I didn’t need to go to jail for 5 months, and my confidence is damaged.

    Looking at these pictures sort of fills me with fresh breath. I don’t want to look at life like I lost my grasp, it’s here and it’s now. Really cool project

    Go to comment
  • From Mouse on 11-16-91

    The day/year I was born.

    Go to comment
  • From Sakurako Sumiyoshi on 03-28-97

    My birthday too and same with the first initial of my name :3

    Go to comment
  • From Bk on 12-16-96

    I was born on this day. Love it.

    Go to comment
  • From Al on 11-17-93

    I was born in Flint Michigan on this day. It’s been a roller coaster ever since. It’s crazy to think the world existed before you were born.

    Go to comment
  • From David VanMeter on 11-19-93

    It’s odd and disfigured much like my life. I appreciate it’s personal irony.

    Go to comment
  • From Adrian O'Donoghue on 01-01-1990

    My Birthday, I was the first baby born in Ireland this day 😊

    Go to comment
  • From David on 06-29-88

    My birthday, with no context.

    Go to comment
  • From Ansh on 12-24-94

    The day she was born.
    The reason why i breath.❤

    Go to comment
  • From AJacob on 03-12-90

    The day I was born.

    Go to comment