34 Studio Portraits of 1970s Couples That Show Just How Much Times Have Changed

John Summers • Contributor

Aug 21, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

Man, times have changed - and nothing showcases that better than these studio portraits of couples from the 70s.

And I'm not just talking about the fashion choices or the haircuts (though, let's be honest - yikes). Those bold collars, sideburns for days, afros that could block out the sun - they all scream disco-era confidence. But fashion is a reflection of its time, and I'm sure 50 years from now people will look at our TikTok-ready selfies and say the same thing: yikes.

What really stands out is the very concept of these photos. Back then, people actually dressed up and went to a professional studio just to take a portrait together. Can you imagine? In 2025, most of us don't even know where to find a portrait studio unless it's hidden in a shopping mall next to a key-cutting kiosk.

But these photos weren't just fashion statements - they were also a shift from the serious, stiff portraits of earlier decades. Instead, they feel more playful, a little looser, with personality peeking through the polyester.

So let's take a trip back in time and enjoy these gloriously awkward, wonderfully sincere portraits of 1970s couples.

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