Forever Young

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We get old, there is no getting around it. lets speed up the process a little and see what we get.

The person in this photo does not exist. Not for 71 years anyway.

Hair by Kyle Britt

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(215 comments)

sleeping wolves says:

Incredible! Absolutely brilliant, as always.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

schramcrackers says:

oh my goodness, viewing these two together in a series is unreal
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mraaronmorris says:

Ahh! WHAT the heck! your photoshop is amazing.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

BeckyAV says:

wowowow, your photoshop skills are freaking insane.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

.sunglow. says:

wicked transformation
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jessieroth says:

wait i can't even....wow, this is just crazy
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mraaronmorris says:

seriously. viewing those side by side is so weird!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

melodramababs says:

I would love to see a video of these 2 morph one into the other. great work.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jessielau.com says:

..oh my god.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

F.A.R. FoTo says:

wow, just freaking WOW!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

andrea.pun says:

i'm speechless. this and the next one are just so good.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

basiljonez (here & there) says:

The hands are amazing!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Naio Rezende says:

paguei pau!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Kristen Angelo says:

Poetry.

Incredible on black.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dylan_Murphy says:

wow
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Mars Observer says:

But... there's no plastic cover on the sofa... :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

R.Gringo says:

Brilliant!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Megan Emerick [ www.meephoto.com ] says:

this is absolutely incredible!!! wonderful job! :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

rvsv - Rodolfo says:

Superb work!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Primeguy says:

Very Creative.... Amazing... now show us when she was a child..LOL!
I would like to change the title ...forever young!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

henryophoto says:

very cool.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

dave issod says:

wowie!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

G*Squared_LA says:

A-m-a-z-i-n-g!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

laurenlemon says:

I literally just said "whoa" outloud.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Andréia Takeuchi says:

geez, amazing job! really!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

chris honiball says:

I have no idea how you did that, but it's jaw-dropping amazing.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Heather Blumberg says:

Mind Blowing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

meamscifi says:

awesome!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

onion scared me to death says:

holyshit bro.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

M@Con says:

Wowwwwwwwww
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

suliman almawash says:

amazing job !!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

alissa-bryce says:

wow
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

polythene ∆R▲CELY says:

this is unbelievably magnificent. GREAT JOB!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotodamus says:

oh my god teach me your ways...best aging effect ever
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

becca.willaert says:

aaron. whoa.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

TANGTANG.PHOTOGRAPHYANDSTUDIO says:

OMG
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sutama_ says:

What are you doing man? We already missed you on flickr! But this is a excelent return!

I hope you make a tutorial in you site of this.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Crooked Camera says:

Are you sure you just didn't get in a DeLorean and hit 88 mph and take the dress to her 71 yrs from now?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

vanessa.paxton says:

Wow, crazy cool when compared to the original. You have an amazing talent. I wouldn't have even known it was manipulated if you hadn't posted the other image.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

claude.attard.bezzina says:

superb photoshop skills!!!! :)))
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

halliekp says:

amazing edit
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

carlospereira. says:

Oh my GOD!
i gotta admit i got a bit scared when I saw the old one!
greaaaaaat shot, really.
nobody had ever impressed me like this haha
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sara Grace Photography says:

This is seriously amazing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

iancurrier says:

the work you do makes me want to cry it's so good
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bastien bucquet says:

totally stunning how you get her older....
I'm so impressed !!!
you're my hero !
; )
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ganj says:

Are you still teaching? I'd like to sign up.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

st.mars says:

the tittle is like a nightmare but the compo is a masterpiece
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sea Eye says:

Fantastic works!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotografie.Opzolder.Com says:

Same comment as to the other image in this serie, very well done.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

flickr_roo says:

I like the photos and the treatment, don't like the title.

Viewed side by side, my eye keeps going back to the aged version. The young version looks as though she hasn't seen a thing and the aged version looks as though she's been there, done that, knows exactly what you're thinking and knows that you have absolutely no chance.

Very cool photoshop but change the title :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Israel says:

crazy edit.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

michelle.com says:

brilliant work!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

joshuaburson says:

nicely done. the thighs still look a little too fit, too much muscle, for an older woman's legs to look. there's not so much meat, more like the rest of her body. look at her hands, and then look at her thighs. that is the only distraction for me, otherwise great editing.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dantelespagnol [  iMac  ] says:

really nice work
Love your idee here
well done
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Divas and Dreams (Christina) says:

An absolutely incredible capture. Well shot!

[ via flickriver explore --Christina Greve | Photography ]
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

S A L M A ♥ photography says:

WOW !
how the hell did u do that !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Julia Lillqvist says:

this is absolutely amazing

your work inspires me to no end!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Fusun Konyali says:

brilliant! very realistic effect!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Souza says:

Brilliant idea! Awesome! Happy New Year!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nuragic Man says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ***All beautiful shots and many more. (Invited photos only).*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Thanks.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Tobymutz says:

An amazing transformation!!
Did you really do all that with PS?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

HΩMΣR [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called TRAVELS of HOMER ODYSSEY + 28,000 "Greetings 2010", and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dylan@66 "on holiday" says:

Nice shot!
We are pleased to invite to join and to add your shot to

About you
POST 2 - and invite your friends
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Huyhnhnm_ says:

Clap clap clap :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

r-dean says:

I'd be hard pressed to say, which is the original shot. awesome work.
i love the old.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

juseppe90 says:

amazing!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rafal Piotrzkowski says:

This is just great!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rebecca Nathan says:

um yep ok I'm pretty much speechless, i love the concept and i'm sure you gave that model a fright..haha.

wonderful work
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ghetu Daniel says:

nice lighting!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ñeñà says:

Impressive. Beautiful and glamourosa oldness.
The one who is afraid to getting old?
Here there is demonstrated that it is not so painful.
Perfect.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

siddhartha_neupane says:

Hi i think ur r free. If ur r free please call me at this no +9779807126219. Ok bye.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick-K. says:

Excellent foto!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

burningtoothpick(busy working) says:

excellent use of light!!!!
great portrait shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

JoãoPauloFigueiredo says:

Nice concept, excellent result.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

yoann_2004 says:

I try to write in english.

I love this portrait for theses reasons : woman face + attitude sitting in a nice sofa. it seems that the sofa in old enough regarding the back ground : plates, a different stuff.

The light is wonderfull. The make up is saturated that make it brighter and much more visible. I would have liked to see a bit more of the lamp but not completly. It seems also that there is a bit of vigneting that makes the photo aged.

Great job !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

hernan.seoane says:

Explored :) Good job!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sad Ferret says:

She's still beautiful.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

posdata de pedro [deleted] says:

a real fantastic portrait!
happy new yearrrrr!!!
ps
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

GreyDragonClaw says:

utterly amazing, well done.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Tactus68 says:

Incredible work
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Oehler says:

You never cease to amaze.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexandra Roberts says:

wow dude, you're insane! Nice freakin' work. love it
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Briony Latter says:

Wow! This is absolutely amazing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ExNihil says:

Kick ass, Mr. Nace.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Oscar Franzen says:

awesome work
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Kouskose says:

Really amazing Aaron!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

DeZallez Works says:

nice portrait
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Boscopix says:

Holy S@#& Aaron! This is really great...you have taken it to a new level...again. :o)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

~Darni says:

Awe some transformation. Your work is brilliant!
I just love the details -- the hands, the neck -- even the hair from gold to silver. And even "old" she's beautiful!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Harm Rhebergen says:

Incredible! I opened both pictures and switched between them. Amazing piece of art..

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ClanOfAnts [deleted] says:

Incredible.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sztyui says:

Awesome!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

clarenordyke says:

That is brilliantly amazing.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

_omerad_ says:

Absolutely incredible!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Karen Ferreira says:

Amazing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

MeganBelanger says:

This is absolutely amazing, the 2 photos together are insane. You are a huge inspiration, awesome work
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Espinal™ says:

Amazed...I'm going to Google how to do this.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Cassidy Y says:

HOW IN THE WORLD
did you do this?
i wish i could take classes from you ;)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

marielito says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Independentphotos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

love
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

* AnitarrR * says:

WOW!

Simply g-r-e-a-t :-D
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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