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 Michele C. on 10-27-86

    I didn’t know Mr. Livingston, but I’m glad he was able to enjoy seeing our beloved Mets win the World Series in person that night. 🙂

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  • From Michael Beckett on 04-01-80

    Great picture:(

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  • From Jessie jane on 11-17-88

    My mother saved my life this day my first birthday I choked on a balloon if she had walked out for a moment or panicked I wouldn’t be here today

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  • From Morgan on 07-09-92

    This was the day I was born, in Nampa Idaho. A few days earlier, my father had been struck by lighting while working on the other side of the state. After a long journey, both in distance and physically, he finally made it home just in time for my birth. This photo reminds me of my mother standing at the bus stop waiting for him to meet her so they could go to the hospital.

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  • From Kelsey MacSkimming on 03-27-90

    This is the day I was born.

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  • From Jessica on 02-16-86

    I was born on this day in NY. It was also cold and snowy. Thank you for sharing this beautiful collection of photographs.

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  • From Kara on 08-18-85

    Ah that Sunday! There was a light rain that day, here in Maryland anyway. I was born this day, after an interesting turn of events including a pregnant lady, a friend and a hilarious set of shenanigans involving throwing pebbles at a window of a scantily clad man in a cowboy hat… and hours later at 1:15PM here I was. It appears our friend Jaime attended a wedding this day. What two joyous occasions!

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  • From Christine on 06-21-97

    This was the day I was born. I didn’t know it was a Saturday.

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  • From Aerielle M. Nuestro on 09-16-94

    The day I was born.

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    • From -xc- on 09-16-94

      and now, we have met each other at the most unexpected circumstance – truly star-aligned

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  • From TJ on 03-02-80

    This was the day I was born. There was a huge ice storm in GA, so my grandparents couldn’t be at the hospital to welcome me. My father called to let them know that I had been born safely. He told them I weighed 19 lbs and was 7 inches long 😂.

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  • From Elizabeth on 12-03-83

    Raw and exactly what the soul needs, inspiration! What a beautiful and intelligent way to live and love. This is my birthday and I immensely appreciate the photograph. May he continue to live on.

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  • From Manda Mendoza on 09-24-91

    i was born on this day!

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  • From Sarah Olivia Jorde on 10-10-80

    I was born on this day ❤ after 27 hours of hard labor. It was raining and cold here that day in Minnesota, typical October weather.

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  • From Shelby Campbell on 03-31-79

    I was 11 days old when he took this photo… date of birth: March 20, 1979…

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  • From Susan Andrews on 02-21-80

    I was born on this day…scrolling down looking for this date I felt a sense of excitement and was not disappointed. I’m curious to know what this entire piece looked like…

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  • From Lenny on 10-17-79

    The day I was born!! What a great story and such passion! Not many people in the world like this anymore. If we only had more people like Jamie maybe this world would be a better place.

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  • From Sophie Chiche on 06-11-97

    I turned 30 on that day. It is almost 20 years ago. I love her silliness. His gravity. there is something that matches my life. My silliness. My seriousness. I am very moved by Jamie Livingston. He invented Instagram if you ask me.

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  • From India Muffet Gale on 02-19-97

    This was taken the day I was born, and I couldn’t ask for a better ‘birthday photo’. This is just a really nice photo. Saw the video on Facebook.

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  • From Gabrielle on 10-25-97

    I would be four in December in this year. The last year we were on earth together I enjoyed spending time with you and your friends rest in peace. It’s been fun talking to you.

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    • From Gabrielle on 10-25-97

      Not sure how I feel watching your last year I guess like your friends did .

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  • From Gabrielle on 08-31-97

    Rip 👸

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  • From Gabrielle on 02-08-97

    Awwwww lol

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  • From Gabrielle on 12-06-96

    Awww I’m three now not sure what I was doing today maybe sucking my thumb.

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  • From Gabrielle on 12-06-95

    I’m two years old and walking while holding on

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  • From Gabrielle on 12-06-94

    Its my first birthday I’m one now learning to say momma

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  • From Gabrielle on 12-06-93

    I was born on this day always wanted to know what was going on around the world on this day but on the Internet and in the news nothing happened. It makes me feel like I’m something special. Like the only important thing that happened was me being born not sure why. I’m nothing special in my eyes but the world thinks different. I also put this on another picture didn’t look at the date my bad

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  • From Gabrielle on 01-06-94

    It’s my birthday again nothing much happened again.

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  • From Gabrielle on 01-06-93

    I was born on this day always wanted to know what was going on around the world on this day but on the Internet and in the news nothing happened. It makes me feel like I’m something special. Like the only important thing that happened was me being born not sure why. I’m nothing special in my eyes but the world thinks different.

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  • From Ellen on 02-03-93

    This is the exact day I was born. This is really awesome to get a glimpse of the same day in someone elses eye

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  • From Victor on 05-25-89

    I was born before 1979 so I couldn’t look up a photo on my birthday. The second most important day for me was when my family came to America. This was the day. May 25, 1989. I’ve lived here ever since. “Welcome Home” indeed.

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  • From Crystal on 05-19-89

    The day I was born. ♡♡♡

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  • From Josip on 07-02-91

    I was also born on July 1st…I arrived to the work today, and first thing that I saw was video about Jamie Livingston. Such an inspiring and sad story, but I love the fact that he’s work is still living on this page!

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  • From Clara Bow on 07-06-81

    On this day I was born, in a communist country. My mother almost died becuase she was refused the c- section required to birth me; it wasn’t until her belly button ripped and began to bleed that they performed a c-section.

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    • From Jessica A on 07-06-81

      On this day I was born in America…the doctors found out after several hours of pushing that my mom actually had two cervix’s and the wrong one was dilated… I too was born via an emergency C-section

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  • From Kari on 07-17-89

    My better half was born on this day. Looks like they were having fun. Lots of smiles 🙂

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  • From Kari on 04-14-89

    The day I was born.. amazing

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  • From Lee on 08-26-81

    My birthday too. Allergic to cigarette smoke. R.I.P. Jamie. A very special thank you to Hugh for keeping Jamie’s memory alive through his photos.

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  • From JR Ryan on 08-27-80

    This is the day I was born. I love water. Wether it be in a pool or in a river or pond. Swimming has always been my most favorite activity.

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  • From Eric Dykstra on 06-25-83

    I was born on this day at ~3:30 AM EST. This gentleman had a better beard than what I can grow now 🙂

    I also am somewhat of a photographer. I didn’t find out until I had been taking photos for a few years, and many after he had passed, but my Grandfather Latta often carried a camera in his “younger” years. After he passed we found some of his old photos and a box of his negatives. It makes me a little sad that I was never able to share that hobby with him. On the other hand it makes me happy to have that connection.

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  • From Emily on 06-08-87

    This is my birthday photo. It’s quite amazing how many people come and look for their birthdays. Looking for something, some how relating it to themselves. I love the structure of this photo. So focused. I would also love to know what those are!❤️❤️

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  • From Ellie Isenhart on 10-15-84

    This was taken the day I was born. I’m so glad to know such beautiful life was happening all around me.

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  • From Becca on 04-29-88

    The day of my birth. What an inspiring and heartbreaking story. What a lovely and beautiful soul to all of these photos.

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  • From Sydney Buiteweg on 12-17-92

    I was born on this day. I heard about Jamie’s story a few days ago and thought I’d pay a visit. I love the work that Jamie has done. While, most are small tidbits of a memory. Many of these show the rawness of everyday life and how extraordinary it can be.

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  • From Ariel Edwards on 09-14-79

    Some how this photo seems appropriate for my date of birth ❤. He’s smiling and seems relaxed. Almost like he knew someone, somewhere was entering this world

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  • From Amelfis Rodriguez on 09-30-89

    The day i was born ❤ i am now 27 years old

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  • From Holly on 01-29-93

    This was the day I was born.. What a wonderful way to express yourself. I love these photos.

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    • From Erica on 01-29-93

      A good day for me too! We’re Birthday twins! Love looking through these and getting a glimpse into the photographers life.

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  • From Andrea Insignares on 10-22-91

    I was born this day, funny to say if been dancing and rolling all my life!
    Love this polaroid it made me smile

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  • From Zach on 04-03-97

    I was brought into the world on this day. God bless you Jamie

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  • From Ramy on 07-14-88

    I was born in this day also

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  • From Logan on 08-18-86

    This is my birthday. I don’t know who this is, but I hope it was someone he loved. I like to imagine it that way.

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  • From Mary Knoll Parami Main on 12-17-89

    This was the day I was born as well! 😄

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  • From CHITRANGDA SHARMA on 08-10-89

    This day someone I love was born! Aww

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