Pancho 1983 & 2010 – Irina Werning


We’ve all seen this type of project, however, Argentinian photographer Irina Werning takes it one step further, doing her best to match the clothing, scenery and even the vintage feel of the childhood photographs.

In her photo series titled, Back to the Future, Irina masterfully recreates 25 photos from various people’s childhood. Be sure to visit her site for other interesting projects and explorations: IRINAWERNING.COM



Damian 1989 & 2010



Cecile 1987 & 2010



Irina’s Parents 1970 & 2010



Marita and Coty 1977 & 2010



Benin and Dan 1979 & 2010


BACK TO THE FUTURE – IRINA WERNING

I love old photos. I admit being a nosy photographer. As soon as I step into someone else’s house, I start sniffing for them. Most of us are fascinated by their retro look but to me, it’s imagining how people would feel and look like if they were to reenact them today… A few months ago, I decided to actually do this. So, with my camera, I started inviting people to go back to their future.

by the way, this project made me realize I’m a bit obsessive…



Ian 1984 & 2010



Lali 1978 & 2010



Fer 1970 & 2010



Flor, Male, Sil 1983 & 2010



Mechi 1990 & 2010


IRINA WERNING – ARTIST BIO

- Born in Buenos Aires
- BA Economics, Universidad de San Andres, Buenos Aires, 1997
- MA History, Universidad Di Tella, Buenos Aires, 1999
- MA Photographic Journalism, Westminster University, London, 2006
- Winner Ian Parry Scholarship 2006
- Gordon Foundation Grant 2006
- Selected for the Joop Swart Masterclass (World Press Photo Organization), 2007



Ato 1992 & 2010



Ingrid 1987 & 2010



Fiona 1978 & 2010



Flor 1975 & 2010



Lucia 1956 & 2010


ALL PHOTOGRAPHS VIA IRINAWERNING.COM



Sue 1977 & 2010



Tommy 1977 & 2010



Marina 1988 & 2010



Matias 1977 & 2010



Oscar 1978 & 2010


ALL PHOTOGRAPHS VIA IRINAWERNING.COM



Flo, Maria and Dolores 1979 & 2010



Nico 1990 & 2010



La Negra 1980 & 2010



Nico 1986 & 2010

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