Photographer Explores Her past by Recreating Family Portraits of Her Ancestors

Photographer Christine McConnell explores past family portraits of her ancestors by recreating them exactly in a series titled Seven Generations of American Women (Following My Maternal Line). McConnell uses herself as the model and does a brilliant job of recreating the photographs that span nearly 200 years into the past. Make sure you check out more of the photographers work via her website, Instagram or Facebook page.

Christine (b. 1981) – Self

Kathryn (b. 1957) – Mother

Mildred (b. 1928) – Grandmother

Attie Mae (b. 1898) – Great-grandmother

Jane (b. 1858) – Great-great-grandmother

Martha (b. 1821) – Great-great-great-grandmother

Source: christinehmcconnell.com

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