I love when moms come to me to capture memories of their little ones. But you know what I love even more? When moms are brave enough to make sure that they are in some of those pictures too. Here’s why I feel that it’s so important that moms need to be in photos:
Mom is Usually the One Taking the Picture
Think about it. Who is the one who is usually snapping pics of everything from the family vacation to those adorable everyday moments? It’s mom! And while you absolutely want to capture those memories of your little ones, you might be surprised as you look through your photos just how few there are of you.
Your Kiddos Will Want Pictures of the Two of You Together
If you’re absent from most of the family photos, that’s a problem, because believe me, your kiddos will want pictures of the two of you together. They’ll want to look back and remember the great mom you were, the love you showed them, and the fun memories you helped them build.
It’s Important to Capture Family Connections, Not Just Portraits
While individual portraits are beautiful, I can’t tell you how important it is that you capture not just individual family members, but the love and connections between each of you. And mom, in so many ways, is the heart of that family unit, the one that keeps so many things running smoothly and makes sure everyone feels loved and cared for.
You Are Beautiful and Worth It!
That effort—the amazing, nonstop, endlessly rewarding and yes, sometimes messy work of motherhood, deserves to be captured! To your family, you are the embodiment of motherhood and all that it means.
So do yourself and your loved ones a favor: Set aside those fears and insecurities and that idea that you have to be perfect, and make sure that you are part of your family’s photo legacy. You’re a huge part of the picture in every other way—you need to be in the photos too! Whether you book a professional session or just hand off the camera to your spouse or a friend for a few shots, your children will thank you for making sure that their family memories are complete with one of the most important people ever to be part of their lives!