February 17, 2011 at 9:05 am

Recreating Photos from Childhood

by twistedsifter

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