CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A photo shoot featuring a couple married for 57 years has gone viral on TikTok, garnering over a million views. The project, initiated by the couple’s granddaughter Hailey Barger, aimed to capture the growth of their large family, inspired by an old family photo taken when not all grandchildren were born.
Photographer McKenna Crawford, known for her candid and lively style, was enlisted to document the occasion. While the shoot was meant to be a family affair, the couple, affectionately called Mamaw and Papaw, became the focal point. Their natural chemistry, marked by dancing and laughter, resonated widely online.
The couple, Elaine and Tracey, have been married for 57 years. Their genuine affection and joy, captured in the photos, have inspired viewers. The viral attention prompted Tracey to join TikTok to read the flood of positive comments.