"Proof that Victorians weren’t always as serious as you thought, 1880s"

Aw, that couple is so cute

Being serious 24/7 would drive me to insanity.

They weren't serious people it's just that you have to sit reeeeeally still to take a picture so if you smile you can't really hold still

Those two are adorable! It's like those cute photobooth pics

Most of the time their expressions were due to the looong-ass photographic exposure times to get enough of the image on the plate.

aww