Photographer Dad Creates Portrait Series Starring His Kids That Replicates Different Periods of the 20th Century

Vintage Portraits of Kids by Tyler Orehek
“Traveling Sideshow” 1900s

Photographer Tyler Orehek began a portrait series in 2012 starring his three-year-old son Tyler and two-year-old daughter Lauren in which he poses the children in meticulously staged photographs representing different eras of the 20th century. Each image requires one to six months of preparation, including research and the acquisition of props and vintage children’s clothing.

Vintage Portraits of Kids by Tyler Orehek
“Great Depression” 1930s

Vintage Portraits of Kids by Tyler Orehek
“Sailor on Leave” 1940s

Vintage Portraits of Kids by Tyler Orehek
“Checkers” 1950s

Vintage Portraits of Kids by Tyler Orehek
“Roller Skates” 1970s

photos by Tyler Orehek

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