In the realm of parenting, many mothers can share a familiar story: their phones are filled with endless pictures of their children, some snapshots with Dad, a few selfies, and the occasional perfectly arranged lunch. However, one glaring omission often persists—images of the mom with her kids.
This is the reason why a mom is reaching out to fathers with a heartfelt request to take more pictures of their partners alongside their children. Someday, these photos could hold more significance than we might realize.
Blogger Laura Jennings took to social media to express the importance of including moms in family photos. She writes, “Hey Dads, I know you’re likely holding your phone right now. You probably have it in your hand or at least stashed in your pocket—we all do. Do her a favor and snap more pictures.”
Laura emphasizes that she’s not talking about random images. “I mean pictures of her—the mother of your children. The love of your life. The one who tirelessly works with you to keep your family together.”
“Take more pictures of her,” she insists.
Laura admits that she often bears some responsibility for the lack of photos featuring her and the kids. She tends to be the one behind the camera, or she discourages her partner from taking candid shots because she feels she needs to look her best. “I always think I should have on makeup or be at a good angle because I have this social media mindset. I assume it’ll be posted, and everyone will see it.”
So relatable, right? Many of us share that feeling.
While Laura appreciates the photos she does have of her family, she wants to ensure she appears in them too. Her advice? “Dads, if you have a wife like me, one night when she’s reading a bedtime story to your daughter, grab your phone and take a picture. No warning. No posing. Just capture the moment.”
It’s common to take out the camera for special events, but Laura encourages dads to seize those candid moments. “When she’s in the kitchen chatting with your son about his day, take the picture. If she’s rolling around with the kids or assisting one with homework, take the picture.”
She poignantly notes, “One day she’ll be gone, and all the kids will have left are memories.” Photos are much more than mere reminders of how someone looked; they convey the love she had for them. “Take the pictures so they’ll always remember her silliness. Capture her beauty, even if she’s in her pajamas and on day four of dry shampoo.”
These everyday moments hold the most significance. The little things that seem trivial now will be the memories your kids cherish later. Laura shares a deeply personal reflection: “My mom passed away when I was 20. All I have are pictures. I often find myself staring at the ones of her holding me in her lap, laughing at something I must have said. I zoom in on her hands to see if they resemble mine as I’ve grown older.”
Imagining a future where kids go on without their mother is heart-wrenching, but for most children, it will eventually be a reality. Having photos that capture life with their mother will be invaluable once we’re gone. While it’s a painful thought, Laura’s point is undeniable.
She concludes with a heartfelt request to husbands: “I know it might not always cross your mind, but when it does, don’t hesitate. Just take the picture. Your kids—and your wife—will treasure it in the end.”
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In summary, dads are encouraged to take more candid photos of their partners with their children, capturing the small yet significant moments that will mean the world to families in the future.