{"id":3249,"date":"2015-01-23T16:19:23","date_gmt":"2015-01-23T16:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/?p=3249"},"modified":"2022-12-01T17:00:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:00:39","slug":"father-daughter-take-photo-35-years-last-one-beautiful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/father-daughter-take-photo-35-years-last-one-beautiful\/","title":{"rendered":"Father and Daughter Take the Same Photo for 35 Years – The Last One is Beautiful"},"content":{"rendered":"

We take photos of everything (and frequently post them on Facebook for the world to see!) From a sumptuous dessert to the Christmas tree, to the cat asleep on the sofa, a new car and a homemade dinner. We take photos to ensure that even if memory fades the details, the full glory of an event, is immortalised.<\/p>\n

Hua Yunqing fell madly in love with his daughter Huahua from the first time he held her in his arms, just after she was born, in China, in 1979. To immortalise their relationship he ensured that they took a photo together, at the same spot by a lake in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, every year, for 35 years. The only photo missed, was that of 1988, when Huahua was unable to join the family on their annual holiday to the lake. The photos recount their life journey in a most endearing way, which became their personal family tradition.<\/p>\n

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This black and white photo – taken in 1980 – is the very first in the series. Hua is standing tall \u2013 clearly a proud father, holding the little hand of his one year old daughter Huahua, who is smiling shyly at the camera.<\/p>\n

1981<\/h3>\n
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Another monochrome snapshot of a carefree and light-hearted looking father and daughter ensues, in 1981. It is clear that Huahua has grown more confident on her own two feet, as she stands independently alongside her father.<\/p>\n

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1982<\/h3>\n
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Looking more like a pretty little girl, Huahua smiles at the camera while her father beams proudly ahead. No worries here, just an instant of many, during this fun family holiday at the lake, in 1984.<\/p>\n

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1984<\/h3>\n
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The first colour photo of the series appears in 1984, when the little girl nervously grabs at her pretty pink and white dress, as her father lovingly holds her by the shoulder.<\/p>\n

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1985<\/h3>\n
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In full bathing-suit glory here are father and daughter, taking their 1985 photo, just after a refreshing dip in the lake.<\/p>\n

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Their 1987 photo, Huahua \u2013 now aged 8 – wears a pristine white dress at the age of eight. Her father is sportily dressed in a white polo shirt and shorts.<\/p>\n

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1987<\/h3>\n
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Huahua is growing her hair to a more feminine length at age 9, while her clothes are more colourful and lively. Her father is casually dressed and it appears they have been walking along the lakeshore and taking in some fresh air, way back in 1988.<\/p>\n

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1989<\/h3>\n
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The father-daughter duo appear to be very relaxed in light clothes and sandals in this carefree shot, in 1989.<\/p>\n

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1990<\/h3>\n
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Their 1990 photo sees the pair smile ahead chirpily. Huahua is dressed in an all-white t-shirt and shorts outfit, while her father wears his white polo shirt, brown slacks and oversized sunglasses, which hide his eyes.<\/p>\n

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1991<\/h3>\n
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Best foot forward – they strike a playfully matching pose in 1991. Huahua again goes for a predominantly white outfit, with a gleaming blouse and a pink and white frilled skirt. Her father\u2019s attire is typical of the early 1990 \u2013 a striped polo shirt and cream bermudas.<\/p>\n

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1992<\/h3>\n
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In 1992, Huahua appears to have a more serious expression and is wearing typical teen fashion for the times. Teen or no teen, her father is close by wearing a shirt and slacks, holding on to his leather folder \u2013 indicating a more professional phase of his life.<\/p>\n

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1993<\/h3>\n
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The 1993 shows Huahua\u2019s teenage appearance. Her father still protectively and proudly has an arm behind her, while in the other he holds the type of man purse which was suitable for professionals at the time.<\/p>\n

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1994<\/h3>\n
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This photo was taken on a windy day by the lake in 1994, with Huahua\u2019s locks flying with the gusts of wind. Her father\u2019s short buzz cut ensures that he has no such discomfort due to the wind. Father and daughter look to the side, smiling happily with the sun on their faces.<\/p>\n

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1995<\/h3>\n
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The 1995 photos shows Huahua, wearing braces and glasses. Now aged 16, at the peak of those awkward teenage years, she is still her father\u2019s princess.<\/p>\n

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1996<\/h3>\n
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Fifteen years into the photographic time lapse, and Hua hardly appears to have aged. Huahua is now 17 while her appearance has changed to suit her age, the fondness between father and daughter is still as tangible as it was in the initial photos.<\/p>\n

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1997<\/h3>\n
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Wearing the teen go-to attire of jeans and a t-shirt Huahua has that awkward going-through puberty smile and the pose and body language to match in the duo\u2019s 1997 photo. Her father is dressed in office trousers, a shirt and a tie.<\/p>\n

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1999<\/h3>\n
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By 1999, Huahua seems to be growing more and more into a young lady. She wears a loose-fitting pinafore dress, while her father dons a relatively unflatteringly short buzz cut and office wear again.<\/p>\n

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2000<\/h3>\n
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The 2000, photo shows the Huahua in a very feminine and striking red dress. She now appears to be more comfortable in her skin. Her father is casually dressed and happily smiling as his usual self.<\/p>\n

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2001<\/h3>\n
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By 2001, Hua starts showing signs of impending middle age. Huahua is looking radiant, with an edgier and more personal style, clearly showing her entrance into adulthood is now a reality.<\/p>\n

2002<\/h3>\n
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Huahua\u2019s style is evolving again. She is 24 years old, in 2002, and sporting a more sophisticated youthful look and the kind of designer bag which many young ladies dream about. Her father looks very casual in a baseball hat, Tommy Hillfiger polos shirt and jeans.<\/p>\n

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2003<\/h3>\n
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In 2003, Huahua is even more lady-like, wearing a pretty black outfit, accented with a sleeveless burgundy wrap top. Casually styled hair, heels and another designer bag complete her look. Hua is dressed more casually, but both are smiling happily at the camera.<\/p>\n

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2004<\/p>\n

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With a more upbeat hairstyle, lighter locks, a neutral outfit and another designer bag, Huahua is looking very attractive at 26. Her father proudly wraps his arm around her as he sits casually on the stone ledge.<\/p>\n

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2005<\/h3>\n
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Hua strikes a jolly, unusual and almost comical pose in the 2005 photo. Huahua has grown her hair longer and is wearing a more sophisticated and darker outfit. Sadly, her choices of bag and shoes are questionable!<\/p>\n

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2006<\/h3>\n
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Hua appears to be quite the avid photographer by 2006 and has the camera (and zoom lens) to match. His daughter wears her hair in pig-tails and a very pretty, expressive patterned-dress, cinched at the waist and flaring down to her knees.<\/p>\n

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2007<\/h3>\n
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By 2007, Hua certainly looks like the father of a young, attractive and sophisticated woman. Both have sizeable smiles which reach up to their eyes. A very far cry from their initial photo in 1980.<\/p>\n

2008<\/h3>\n
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The year 2008 marks a turning point in both adults\u2019 lives and brings on a new addition to their photographic tale. Huahua\u2019s daughter appears in the photo for the first time \u2013 showing three generations of the happy family.<\/p>\n

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2009<\/h3>\n
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By 2009 we see that Hua’s first grandchild has now become a little toddler and is growing fast. The trio of smiles looks at the camera lens, uncaring about the passage of time.<\/p>\n

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The next photo, taken in 2010 shows Huahua as an adult woman, playfully posing for the camera with a blue plush toy, with which she was previously keeping her daughter amused.<\/p>\n

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2011<\/h3>\n
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Huahua\u2019s daughter swings playfully as she stands between her mother and grandfather. Both adults look the parts of their respective family roles, in 2011.<\/p>\n

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2012<\/h3>\n
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This photo was taken in 2012 sees yet another addition to the transgenerational family portrait, with the arrival of Huahua\u2019s second child. The mother and her two daughters wear matching horizontal striped outfits and the foursome smile into the camera.<\/p>\n

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2014<\/h3>\n
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The final photo of the series is a proof of this never ending transgeneration family tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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