This was taken on the old elevated West Side Highway in downtown Manhattan. Cars were no longer allowed on this part, as the highway was falling down, but it was easy to walk up an exit ramp and take in the sights. Alas, it was torn down a year or two later.

This is a photo of Manuel, who tended bar at Prescott’s, which was our hangout on the corner of Harrison & Greenwich in Tribeca.

the day i was born <3

I was born this exact day!
I see the video created by mental floss every year because it comes on my timeline memories! It is just a delight.
Here’s a thing about obsessions. Some really hang onto you and are good. Obsessions can sometime lead to an experience for the world.
Here’s a simple story of a talented guy who just loved to document his days and ended up creating moments that will be remembered by not just his family and friends but also thousands around the world.
Content like this really appeals to me. Content that derives from a story, has a rich look back and grasps every bit of your attention.

This is the first picture of me I have found, Bryan Wachs. Jamie became a great friend, mentor, fellow nut job and inspiration to me. Metsy introduced us, and a bro-affair began.

The day I was born..I’ve always loved elephants..

The day my uncle took his own life. I know it’s sad to say. But I’m glad to know at least someone was having fun that day.

On this day- I turned nine years old. My Grandparents and I had moved from Burbank, CA [BUR] to Buhl, Idaho [U03] in #April1984.

I turned four the day this photo was taken.
I lived in Burbank, CA

a very special day in christory

My birthday ❤ Thank you Jamie and Hugh!

born on that day and now have a polaroid photographor be my boyfriend

A moment captured in time elsewhere in the world on a specific day. This was my 3rd birthday.

I was born on this day in 1978.
How fitting that this photo contains images of my favorite homebaked goods!

I love the smiles too. It reminds me that the joys of life can be experienced anywhere at any time. Breath in these moments and cherish them

TS

My birthday. 34 years old this year. I often take time out of my day occasionally to browse this website, have done for years and it never fails to touch me. Best wishes from Hull, England.

I was born on this day in Flint, Michigan. I love this work of living memory.

This is the day, month and year I was born. How strange to see a picture taken the same day, some other place by this guy.

I Just discovered this Page.
Excellent work. Interesting, intriguing.

This photo was taken exactly 10 years before I was born. Jamie Livingston has been such an inpiration for me. I found his works 6 years ago, and went to university to become a professional photographer. I can’t imagine what path I would have taken had polaroid photography not captured my heart. Even now as I’m finishing my final year at university, I’m listing him as one of my main sources of inspiration.
Thank you for sharing the story he created with friends.

I was a newborn and you were at a roadhouse. That is life.

How naive I was 4 years ago thinking the boy was celebrating for my birth. Hahaha. The boy probably was learning how to play… for life is a continuous learning process after all. I’m just thankful for another opportunity to live despite the pandemic. With the uncertainty of the future, the more I get to cherish each day and identify the things that really matter.

Thank you Jamie. You and your friends will live on forever because of your photos. You inspire me.

my birthday <3

The day and year I was born! I wonder what happened to the people on the photograph, much love from 2021!

The day my sister was born. We don’t speak anymore. But on this day she was being born into this world.

I left a comment on 11/23 on accident. This is actually the day I was born. It’s a way nicer photo than the one of his neck. How beautiful. U can see the happiness.

This was the day I was born. This seems like he was sick. Showing us something he found on his neck. Interesting. Rest In Peace Jamie.

Mine too ❤️

Seems perfect for my day of birth.. My uber religious parents birthing me on this day out of wedlock and keeping the year of their marriage a secret until they couldn’t anymore. I also keep secrets tight to my chest.

My daughters birthday

This is the day my beautiful son Zach was born. He died of a Fentanyl overdose on May 18, 2020.

Me too !

Hey Birthday Buddies, I celebrate this day as well, but it was my 21st this day…

Are books still available?? Thank you.

I found these pictures from someone I don’t know, but would of liked to know.
Nick Hoover

It’s my birthday 7/11/1981

My 18th bday.

My birthday! I love looking at these photos and imagining people just living their lives; what were they doing or thinking when this photo was snapped?

Miss you Jamie.

That day, on the other side of the globe I was born. I love photography and I too have a Polaroidy camera. Those pictures are so amazing and unique! And what an amazing way to connect us humans. To get us to check the picture of the day you where born years later. Truly beautiful art! Moving, inspiring and so personal and honest !

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1 year old today 😉
people spend their whole lives trying to make something of themselves or creating a legacy. Jamie did this, perhaps on accident. by god, his story and mine are alike. god bless you Jamie. I cried when I read this story, and not only due to sadness
<3

The day I was born. I love this picture. The glow comin off everything makes it seem otherworldly .

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I was also born on this day, and am named Jamie too! 🖤

This is my birthday as well. I had never heard of Jamie or his work before today, but it is a story that touched me something real. I am truly sorry that we’ll never see what more could have come from someone taken so young. 41 might not feel young, but it very much is in the grand scheme. Rest in peace, brother.

My husband was born on this day! 🤭

I was born on this day, 8.22am Singapore. ;D

This is my birthday. 🎈

Great photo. The day I was born.

Also my birthday! I was born at 7:36 pm.