The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

RLP 364: How to Match Individuals in Old Photos Using Related Faces

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Jun 30, 2025
Delve into the world of identifying family members in old photos! Learn how one host unraveled the identities of her great-great-grandparents using clues from relatives and AI technology. Discover the powerful tool, Related Faces, which analyzes facial features to identify individuals. Hear about the unique challenges of matching faces over time and see how personal research blends with innovative technology to solve photo mysteries. This engaging discussion combines genealogy with modern science to unlock the stories behind cherished family images.
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ANECDOTE

Using DNA Match to ID Photo

  • Nicole used documents and a DNA match's letter to identify people in a 1914 family photo.
  • She discovered the photo included Charlie, his siblings, and nieces/nephews through these clues.
ADVICE

Employ AI for Photo IDs

  • Use Related Faces, an AI tool, to upload photos and identify unknown faces using facial recognition.
  • It maps facial features numerically to find likely matches and supports collaboration and cross-user matching.
ANECDOTE

Testing AI on Family Photos

  • Nicole tested Related Faces with Elder family photos to confirm tentative identifications.
  • She matched baby and childhood photos of Charlie and identified siblings across different ages.
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