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Hug Your Younger Self - the Photo Trend That Makes Everyone Tear Up

The viral 'hug your younger self' photo - today's you embracing little you. Two photos, one prompt, a couple of minutes. Here is exactly how to nail it.

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I came across this trend the other day and completely fell for it. I made a photo where today's me is hugging little me. I look at it and, honestly, I get a small lump in my throat.

There is something about it - like you can go back for a second and tell that little girl: don't be scared, it's all going to be great, you've got this.

And anyone can make one, in a couple of minutes, right from their phone. No Photoshop, no wizardry. Here is exactly how.

What you need

  • One childhood photo. Even an old paper print works - just snap it with your phone.
  • One recent photo of yourself.

That's it. Clear faces on both is all that really matters.

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