News & Trends Mom Influencers Recreate Their Ancestors' Photos in Stunning Photo Shoot BYUtv gathered seven bloggers, YouTube stars, and Instagram influencers to pay tribute to their heritage resulting in powerful, sentimental images. By Lauren Pardee Published on September 27, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of BYUtv Now more than ever, connecting with your heritage is a relatively quick and easy process. In fact, exploring your roots has become a full-blown trend thanks to companies such as Ancestry.com and 23 & Me—BYUtv is on its fourth season of “Relative Race” a competition reality show that follows contestants around the country in search of their family roots. The fascination and curiosity that comes with discovering who you are is seemingly contagious. In celebration of the return of “Relative Race,” BYUtv gathered seven female influencers to recreate their ancestor’s portraits in hopes of emphasizing one’s strong connection to their ascendants and the results are breathtaking. Our Transatlantic Journey to a Closer Family These YouTubers, bloggers, and Instagrammers pulled from their own personal archives before flying out to Utah where they were handled by the best hair, makeup, and wardrobe specialists. Each before and after shot packs a powerful message about just how connected to our past we really are. Family Heritage Vacation: 5 Latina Moms Share Their Experiences Chelsea Crockett Courtesy of BYUtv Courtesy of BYUtv Gabrielle Rader Courtesy of BYUtv Courtesy of BYUtv Abby Smith Courtesy of BYUtv Courtesy of BYUtv Hanna Slyfox Courtesy of BYUtv Courtesy of BYUtv Natalia Johnson (Second from the left.). Courtesy of BYUtv Courtesy of BYUtv Kristin Adams Courtesy of BYUtv Courtesy of BYUtv Sarah Tyau Courtesy of BYUtv Courtesy of BYUtv Bonding With Relatives It's beautiful to see the connection between these individuals and their loved ones. Doesn't it make you consider what you might find when digging through your family albums? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit