Get in the Shot, Mom

I know how easy it is to make excuses. I’ll do it next time. I just need to lose a little weight. I don’t like my hair right now. But here’s the thing—these photos aren’t just for you. They are for your children. They are for posterity. And I promise, you won’t regret it.

You don't have to be the focus, but being in the shot with your kid will give them the warm and fuzzies when they see these photos when they're older.

These Photos Are for Your Kids

Years from now, your children won’t care if your hair wasn’t perfect or if you wished you had worn a different outfit. They will see you—their mom, their safe place, their biggest fan. They will cherish these images because they capture you as they remember you. The way you held them. The way you smiled at them. The way you loved them.

You May Not Love Them Now, But You Will Later

It’s completely normal to be self-critical. Many moms tell me they don’t love their photos at first, but something happens over time. As the years pass, these photos take on a new meaning. You see the love, the connection, the way your child looks at you with absolute adoration. And suddenly, that’s all that matters.

You’ll Never Regret Being in the Frame

I’ve never had a mom tell me she wished she had skipped the photos. But I have heard so many say they regret not being in more. Your kids won’t remember what you looked like on any given day, but they will remember that you were there. Be in the photos. Exist in their memories. Give them the gift of looking back and seeing you, fully present, fully loving, fully mom.

So, mom, take the photos. Not for you, but for them. And I promise—you will be so glad you did.