One of the first things moms often say to me when we talk about pictures is that they HATE having their picture taken.
They wish they could lose 10 pounds, or be more pinterest-y, or own clothing other than yoga pants and that shirt they bought on sale at Target last week. Or maybe they don’t have time for photos because it’s just one more thing to fit in the often overloaded calendar of life. Or maybe they’re just plain exhausted.
This is well-documented in Allison Tate’s viral blog post, “The Mom Stays in the Picture.”
As a photographer, I get it. I’m often not in the picture, either. (Selfies don’t count!)
As we approach Mother’s Day this year, consider treating yourself, or your wife, or your mother, to a professional photo session. Let’s work together to document those humans we love the most. We’ll get some of those everybody-looking-at-the-camera photos, but also the candid moments of connection – the snuggles, the jokes, or that trademark look on someone’s face.
What’s a better gift than that?
I promise, your kids will thank you, and you just might thank yourself as well.
