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I’ll be stating the obvious by saying that these photos are awesome, but I thought I might as well go ahead and say it – these photos are AWESOME.
Oh goodness, these are stunning. Really amazing.
I love the photo in front of the mirror.
It reminds me of when I’m getting ready and my little sister watches me, fascinated for some bizarre reason. These are lovely.
So, so lovely, it’s like a still movie.
I totally know the feeling that these photos show. Totally lovely.
These pictures remind me of why I always wanted sisters. My mom grew up the oldest of five girls. I must make sure she sees these! They tell a great story.
Also the last pic, totally the best thing I have ever seen!
I really love these photos, they just evoke a happy child-like quality.
The floral eye patch! I love it. These are so great.
I don’t always get along with my sister, but today she is coming to visit me – it’s the first time I’ll be seeing her in 3 months! (This is the longest we’ve ever been apart, except for the 15 months she was alive before me). I’m waiting for her to call me from the airport, and thought I’d kill some time on Rookie – how appropriate that these pictures are posted right now!
They are quite beautiful. Where were they taken?
this pictures are so cute love those outfits :O they are perfect!
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Aw, Erica is the best! I love these!
SUCH beautiful photos
This reminds me so much of my when i was just a youngin’ :) I don’t have any sisters but when I was little, all the kids on my block were practically siblings..
thank you so much, rookie. <3
I love these – my fav is #9 – they are adorable and the chicken makes me laugh :D but they make me miss my awesome college attending sister :(
this makes me wish i was a kid again.
These pictures are so beautiful! I don’t get on very well with my sister but these make me wish I did! I love the details–the necklace… the odd socks… the floral eyepatch… and of course that Mickey Mouse hat/headband thing! So awesome. I love Rookie because the pictures are always different to the norm and make me think about life :) This website rocks!
Love the last pic!
Some of these are gorgeous!
I am OBSESSED with the little girl in the purple glasses. I think she is my spirit animal.
i agree
the plaid shorts, the flower ones, the flower EYEPATCH!, the yellow laces…i wish i could wear them all at the same time all together. and… are those purple overalls? i want purple overalls!!!
Last picture is badass. Could be a movie poster.
I love these. SO much. I want that girl in the red plaid with the short hair to be my little buddy.
Heck yes! Toughness and adventure crosses age and (pseudo)gender lines! These photos are inspiring for FUN.
:D
This is the best thing on the Internet. I’m in love with RookieMag !!
love these. that denim vest with slats in it? so cool!
Oh God, I can’t take my eyes away from those big purple glasses, LOL! This is so sweet. 8D
omg! i LOVE these! i have two sisters (i’m in the middle) and these pics totally reminded me of when we were younger…esp the purple jumper the little girl is wearing! also, i spent most of my childhood in braids. thank you so much for the awesome pics…they brought me back to a great time!
These are Great!
these are so beautiful! What camera did you use? (pretending I know anything about anything photography related)
the eye patch was hard to maneuver in:/… it still looked really cool though:)
Erica, these photos are outrageously great! I’m taking so much style inspiration from the girl in the purple glasses & pigtails! Also is that a sparkly sticker I spy on the tallest girl’s forehead? Love it all. xx
why yes, yes it is ;)
Love #7 and those last 3.
I definitely remember those days as a kid. No sisters, but me, my brother and my cousins (all boys) used to hang out like this. Good times.
Such a good look. I’m so into these, they are really emotionally compelling. Loooove
what a perfect explanation for the title. i never wanted to go inside for dinner.
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anna- These were taken at my Grandfathers ranch :)
thumb biter- Its a Pentax K1000 !
Thanks everyone!!!
They’re just lovely Erica. What type of film were you using?
Oh my goodness, these are amazing! I especially love photo 16! It reminds me of my childhood playing with the neighbourhood girls and never wanting to go back home. Secrets were shared, imaginary world were created…I wanted those days to last forever.
the little girl with glasses is so cute! loving the last pic too:)
These truly are some of the best pictures I have ever seen.
Virgin suicide flashback. <3
Childhood flashback! It just strikes me how beautiful and magical my childhood was.. all the imaginary worlds me and my best friend created, the huts we built, the trees we climbed, coming home late for dinner because “we were just saving a tree stricken with a mysterious disease and we had to bandage it and give it medicine” whereas my mother looked down upon me, stricken – not with disease – but with astonishment over all of my always oh-so-creative excuses. And believe you me I was never nonplussed when it came to excuses ;)
And by the way may I just say (haha unintentional rhyming-skills) that the little girl with purple glasses is TRULY AWESOME! :)
And ofc – ROOKIEMAG RULES!!!
Sincerely,
your swedish little elf
Ooh I’m getting all nostalgic for childhood and sunshine and whatnot. Amazing photos!
These are seriously fantastic! They get better and better as the series goes on. My favorites are the one where the girl has the firecracker (stick on fire? not quite sure what it is) and the one where everyone is lined up skipping away from the camera. A good photo essay conveys mood and this one has it in spades. Not to mention is so nice to see all this friend/sister love!!!
these photos are sooooo cool I <3 number 5 xx