Friend, we’ve got something special for you today…
We’re using cartoon illustrations to take you on a trip back in time—to the unforgettable moments that made photography magical. 📸
Our content designers and photo archivists created this “Remember When” cartoon series to bring those memories to life. They’re like tiny time machines—packed with heart, humor, and history.
We hope you enjoy and that it sparks a smile... and maybe even a “remember when?” moment of your own.
Remember when you had to wait to see your vacation pics? You’d cross your fingers the whole roll wasn’t just your thumb and 12 shots of your knee. Good times. Blurry times.
Remember when… in 1965, Kodak introduced the Instamatic and suddenly everyone was a photographer? No settings. No stress. Just click, advance the film, and wait for the magic.
Remember the early ’60s, when taking a photo meant capturing a tiny sun? That flashbulb POP was louder than the moment. Everyone blinked like they'd just seen Elvis.
Remember when… the most organized person in the house was the one who labeled the photo envelopes? "Birthday '87" in Sharpie = historian status.
Remember when… flash cubes spun around like disco balls after each shot? One flash. One spin. One more cousin blinded.
Remember when taking a family photo meant dressing up, lining up, and holding your breath—while Dad yelled “DON’T MOVE!” and fumbled with the timer? One shot. No do-overs.
Remember disposable cameras? Like emotional slot machines—you’d click, hope, and wait weeks to “hit the jackpot” (aka one decent pic). Mostly 24 blurs and your thumb. Still magic.
Remember when you had to wait a week to see your vacation pics? You’d cross your fingers the whole roll wasn’t just your thumb and 12 shots of your knee.
Remember when… in 1972, everyone’s living room had that one Polaroid pic on the fridge—slightly faded, a little crooked, probably of someone blinking—but it was instant magic.
Remember when… taking a selfie meant flipping your camera, guessing the angle, and praying your thumb wasn’t in the shot? No preview. No clue. Just vibes.
Remember when… in 1979, everyone had that long camera strap with “Kodak” on it—and wore it like a badge of honor?
Remember photo labs? Picking up your prints was the OG unboxing—no previews, just surprise! You never knew if you nailed the shot or got 24 pics of your thumb.
