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The authoress considers the role and importance of a family photo in the biographical studies, and presents educational influences related to the topic. She also shows the significance of the photo in constructing one's identity and fostering mature self-reflection. Moreover, the article reveals that the photos are not only sentimental mementoes, but also historically meaningful documents. The authoress describes her didactic experiences after teaching workshops on childhood memories, where family photos played a fundamental part. Among other goals, she also aimed to make the readers reflect on their own biographical documentation that the photos constitute.