For decades, the photograph attracted no special attention.

Birthdays are usually measured by what is present: family around the table, voices filling the room, candles glowing above a cake, and messages arriving from people who remembered the date.

Old photographs have a peculiar power. They preserve ordinary moments long after the people, places and objects in them have changed.

There are periods in life when even an ordinary household purchase can feel like a major financial decision. A broken appliance, an unexpected bill or a few extra expenses can be enough to upset a carefully balanced budget.

The modeling industry has always been fascinated by transformation.
For decades, the photograph attracted no special attention.
Birthdays are usually measured by what is present: family around the table, voices filling the room, candles glowing above a cake, and messages arriving from people who remembered the date.