Unsplash | Marco Xu

10+ 'Then And Now' Photos That Tell An Important Story

Photos can be such a powerful reminder of things we did in our past. Without them, all memories could be lost forever. That's why I've always taken such great care to capture special moments and document them as well as I can.

These beautiful photos show us exactly why it's important to revisit the past.

1. Twin Towers

Reddit | ptrk83

Not everyone has such great visual memory of the Twin Towers as these photos which were taken 28 years apart. It's important to remember the then and now.

2. Friends Forever

Reddit | Tib3t

It's so cool to see that these friends have stuck together throughout the years and have documented their friendship along the way.

3. Unique Shot

Reddit | JouwPF

Oh wow, not only they got almost the same exact scenery in this picture but they captured the person in it as well. That's incredible.

4. Mountain View

Reddit | DickChubbs

How interesting is this picture taken in 1918 vs. 2005? It looks like the ice has melted significantly.

5. Meeting Your Future Wife

Reddit | the-d-man

"16 years ago, when I was 17 I met a girl in the line up for a water slide who would later become my wife," said this Reddit user.

6. Dad And Grandpa

Reddit | halfpint1231

How cool is this pic of dad and daughter back in 1996? He then recreated the same pose with his granddaughter 23 years later.

7. Sisterly Bond

Reddit | viadoodle

Some siblings grow apart as they get older and others have just as strong of a bond when they were young as they do now. Beautiful.

8. Animal Bond

Reddit | Oceanlanka

Speaking of special bonds how about this human-dog variety? Oh wow, they sure grow up fast. I wonder how heavy he is now? What a fluffy beast!

9. Apple Lover

Reddit | TenFresh

How amazing that this Apple IIc is still rocking all these years later? They just don't make them the same way anymore. What a shame.

10. A Life Well Lived

Reddit | ToddPCWV

Looks like this gentleman has had quite an interesting life, so it's super to see him enjoying himself now that he's much older.

11. Cousins Bond

Reddit | xenagorabibliomania

It's great to see that not only siblings can have a great bond but sometimes your cousin is your true bestie. I can attest to that.

12. Childhood Dreams Coming True

Reddit | LegolasGreenleaf

If someone told you your doodles will give you a full-on career one day, you might've not believed them then but you sure do now.

13. Preemie Baby

Reddit | rockybalboaforyou

I'm sure this baby's parents were really scared when their baby was born at 26-weeks so it's amazing to see him flourish beautifully now.

These pictures are making me want to pick up my photo albums, take a trip back in time to my younger days to reminisce and remember the good ole' days.