Photographer Taylor Jones discovers unique way to recreate photo memories Take a picture of a picture from the past in the present. The photos drag you across time and into the present, an unexpectedly fascinating way to sense time and space and the human connections that give them meaning. Taylor at just 22 years of age, was inspired to start his website Dear Photograph as he flipped through old family photos at his parents’ kitchen table. When he came across an image of his brother sitting at that very same table, he lifted it up and snapped a picture of the picture. In a moment, the idea for DearPhotograph.com was born. After taking more photographs, Jones posted them on a website and asked people to submit their own renditions – but he had no idea how overwhelming of a response he would get. In just six short weeks, millions of people had visited, hundreds had submitted, and Jones had created an internet phenomenon that captured the world’s attention. His book, Dear Photograph (Morrow Avon), celebrates a way to link the most powerful memories of our past with our experiences in the present. The perfect keynote speaker for colleges and universities, business conferences, and community focused organizations, Jones demonstrates in his presentations how one idea can not only turn into a fulfilled dream, but also an internet and cultural phenomenon. The idea behind Dear Photograph is simple: hold up a photo from the past in front of the place where it was originally shot, then take a picture of the picture, adding a dedication about what the photograph means to you. The results, however, are astounding. By turns nostalgic, charming, and poignant, Dear Photograph is a stunning visual compilation that evokes childhood memories, laments difficult losses, and above all, celebrates the universal nature of love. For more information we invite you to visit the link below.
