Stories about those days.

The stories that people have about Jamie’s photos are a source of amazement. Β 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 Gunnar Eichler on 07-10-97

    I was born on this day, such an elegant and simple picture!!

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  • From Sarah LeDoux on 12-05-86

    My birthday. This photo turns 30 in 5 days, just like me.

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  • From Noon on 11-30-90

    This is the day I was born. I was always described as a clown by people around me (in a good way) so it kind of surprises me. Beautiful! Thank you!

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  • From Sharizal on 10-16-83

    the day i was born!!!

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  • From Karmy on 07-15-84

    I was born on this day – love the corresponding picture <3

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  • From Justin on 03-31-97

    Kevin Bacon! Niiiiice.

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  • From Chauncy M Turner on 12-14-91

    We were Kinderd spirits for travel… A bug-bite worth the itch.

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  • From Sarah Nash on 01-26-94

    This is the day my daughter was born. What a beautiful project you are letting us all see.

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    • From Sonal on 01-26-94

      Sarah,
      This is the day I was born. I’m also an only daughter. πŸ™‚

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  • From Orion on 01-06-91

    This was taken on my birthday!

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  • From Lorna on 05-10-85

    This is the day that I was born. It is strangely surreal that this was taken on that very same day. I love the colours and light in this picture- it’s just so simple and beautiful. I was so sad to read Jamie’s story but it’s lovely to see his pictures take on a life of their own and be displayed on the internet for the whole world to see, thank you for sharing them x

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    • From Nikki on 05-10-85

      This was also the day I was born, my mother said it was a beautiful day out and she was at a street fair in NH before going into labor so probably similar weather to where this was taken. I love that this man created memories like this, he will be remembered for his legend.

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  • From Jackson on 06-26-91

    Day I was brought into the world. Looks like it was a good day πŸ™‚ YAY

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  • From Tommy Cunningham on 11-14-82

    Nov 14, 1982. The day I was born. Since then I’ve remained as silly as possible while traveling all over the globe, sampling beer in every country I have been lucky to see. So in a strange way this photo speaks to me even though I hate when people inject themselves in other’s situations. I have always pondered what life was like before I was born and certainly the future, but this was the first time I have ever truly experienced the wonder of the particular date of my birth. I thank Jamie for helping bring that date a little closer than it already was while simultaneously adding a depth of reality that makes it less selfish. Humbling…

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  • From Sayan Sen on 10-04-92

    It’s my birthday!! πŸ˜€ WOW! Jamie wherever you are, I look up to you! You did something which I urge to do!

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  • From Jason Ison on 01-28-80

    My birthday πŸ™‚

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  • From Evah Jane on 06-30-87

    My day of birth. πŸ™‚

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  • From Francine on 08-08-94

    My birthday!

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  • From stephanie rojas on 03-25-97

    I was born on this day(:

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  • From Danny Goldfield on 04-09-96

    KIP RIP

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  • From Dia on 02-14-96

    Saw a viral video on facebook about Jamie’s picture! & thought I’d come see my birthday picture! 😊 I’m so glad I came across this article/website/ video!
    -Dia from Colorado

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    • From Gina Marie on 02-14-96

      Birthday buddy! Same here Dia 😊 This concept is so simple and so beautiful ❀

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  • From Kahbeng on 05-01-93

    It’s my birthday !! <3

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  • From Brian S on 12-01-86

    It’s funny to think that tomorrow will be 30 years since this picture was taken and since I was born. The tambourine in the picture made me laugh cause I’m a drummer!

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  • From Sj on 12-19-96

    Hi! This is the day I was born. Thanks for the Inspiration πŸ™‚

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  • From Julio Franco on 04-19-87

    My birthday…..such a delight I know of Jamie Livingston.

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  • From Caroline Elliott on 06-16-92

    My birthday! This is such a brilliant thing to do. Thank you.

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  • From Nazarene on 11-16-91

    The year I was born πŸ™‚

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  • From Sarvleen on 11-09-92

    my birthday…. I am so glad there was music…. πŸ™‚

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  • From Tanzila Anis on 09-17-83

    I was born on this day, this year!

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  • From Alex Bray on 08-16-97

    This was the day I was born. <3

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  • From Mayank Pande on 12-03-87

    Its the day I was born. I am happy that he was happy, with friends that day.

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  • From Badar on 10-01-97

    Although I was born on the same date but exactly a year later from when this photograph is taken. It’s so awesome to see that Jamie was with his friends and family during tough times. His story is truly inspiring to all of us. People like him are the reason I still have faith in humanity. You’re a legend Jamie. Wish I could meet you in person. Rest in Peace

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  • From Vivien Hermoso on 10-25-97

    Thank you for sharing. πŸ™‚
    R. I. P.

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  • From Courtney on 07-30-87

    My birthday, too, and my best friend’s. I never knew we were born on a Thursday. πŸ™‚

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  • From Habi on 04-10-96

    Oh hey this is like my bday 7 yrs before I was born

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  • From Tara Dobbs on 03-19-80

    I found this website on my FB feed of a Mental Floss video about all these photos and him and his life. This photo was taken on the day of my birth. πŸ˜€ How wonderful and thought provoking. What someone was doing in another part of the country during the day I was born. Very thought provoking. Glad these photos are around. Is there a chance they could all get put into a large book?

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  • From Rob on 08-14-83

    I’m glad this was on the day of my birth somewhere

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  • From Rachel DeSario on 12-22-94

    I’ve always thought of this one as our “Addams Family” portrait.

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  • From Rachel DeSario on 11-14-94

    I never realized how much he loved my editing room and how much time he spent in there (maybe a lot when I wasn’t in there too) until seeing these photos of this time period. I still have that globe. I don’t know what happened to the photo of the boy hanging over the desk that you can see in some of the other photos. I loved that photo. Wish I still had it.

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  • From Rachel DeSario on 09-01-94

    That was the day before my birthday so I don’t know why we were celebrating early… maybe that’s why I look so surprised?!

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  • From Rachel DeSario on 09-12-94

    The deli on Spring St below 89 Greene. Probably after a late night at work.

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  • From Jamie Barker on 12-03-92

    A small insight into the lives of these two on the day I was born, really makes me smile 😊 thankyou

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  • From Rachel DeSario on 02-04-97

    This was the last time I ever saw Jamie. He showed up at my apartment by surprise, on his roller skates. Dante was about 6 weeks old and I’d had a C-section and it was still a big ordeal for me to bundle him up and take him out, but I did, and we went for a walk. The baby started fussing and so we sat on this bench on 6th Ave by Bleecker Street, right in front of Da Silvano and Little Red Schoolhouse. I opened my coat to nurse the baby right there on the bench, in the freezing cold, which I think Jamie thought was hilarious and was maybe why he decided this should be the photo of the day.

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  • From Michael M. on 10-25-97

    What an amazing story told through these photos. Amazing man, artist and human being. I’m glad I got to meet you through your work. Rest safe my friend. All will be well. Your legacy lives on. You’ve made a profound impact on the world with this work. Thank you.

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  • From Stephen on 11-29-79

    This was the day I was born πŸ™‚

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  • From Kay on 05-19-92

    It is on this glorious day I was born. Looking through these photos makes me smiles and some give me chills. Beautiful.

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    • From Vlad on 05-19-92

      Same here , never met anyone who shared my birthday so cool, i guess

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  • From sal on 12-05-95

    The day my second come into this world 10 weeks early he was in a bit or a rush to say hello.

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  • From sal on 03-26-90

    The day my son came into this world.

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  • From sal on 10-13-90

    Married my soul mate on this day I really get on her nerves but we cant be without each other

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  • From Kyle on 07-08-87

    my birthday:)

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  • From Nikki on 10-25-97

    This collection of photographs is amazing! A true artist. Such an inspiration. If only there were more people like that now rather than being glued to social media. ❀️RIP Jamie Livingston x

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    • From Danielle o on 10-25-97

      And yet you probably heard about him through social media ….

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  • From Vignesh Rajendran on 03-10-90

    I was born on this day. It took me 26 years to look at this picture. Jamie lived a wonderful life. Thank you for all the beautiful memories.

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