A Twenty-two Year Throwback in Photography

by Skip Cohen

I know I shared this almost ten years ago, but there's no expiration date on great memories or friendships.

That's me in the middle, flanked by two of my best buddies, Terry Deglau and Don Blair at dinner one night at WPPI 2002. I always start out on Throwback Thursday with a little reflection time. Great memories and friends deserve a look in the rearview mirror!

A group of us had dinner together that night at Emeril's at the MGM, and I'm not sure who to thank for this grab shot. It will never win an award for composition, but it sure wins an award for a stellar moment and great memories. Don passed away in September 2004, and Terry in 2019, but the influence both of them had on my life continues to be present. 

It's bittersweet when you look back on people you've loved, but they're no longer here. Bitter, obviously because of their absence, but sweet because of the memories. And with these two knuckleheads, I've got so many stories, smiles, and laughs. The fourth musketeer was Tony Corbell, and I'm guessing he was the one who grabbed the shot.

Every Throwback Thursday I hit you with the same suggestion. Grab a cup of coffee and take a few minutes to go through your old files, shoeboxes, albums - any place you have old images stashed. It's incredible the smiles and even a few tears those images will create.

​Nothing beats the power of photography to bring back great moments from our past and simply make your heart soar!