Moms Who Hate Photos End Up Treasuring Them the Most (Here’s Why!)

Let’s Talk About the “Flaws”

We all have those little insecurities (sleep-deprived raccoon eyes, less-than-luxurious hair that’s been in a topknot since 2008). But here’s the secret I see as a photographer every day: when you’re holding your baby, it’s the love shining through that people notice—not your messy bun or mismatched socks. And your future self? She’s going to care a lot more about preserving that sweet, fleeting moment than whether your eyeliner was perfect.

The Magic Moment

Once you see the final images, it’s as though a switch flips: All that “I look so tired!” talk vanishes when you witness your child’s squishy cheeks pressed against you or that grin on your toddler’s face when they see Mommy is actually in the picture too—not just behind the camera. Years from now, these same photos will become family treasures that bring on the “OMG, remember when?” nostalgia.

You’ll Thank Yourself Later

Truth bomb: your little one will definitely ask one day, “Mom, where were you in all these pictures?” So yes, embrace your nerves, your postpartum yoga pants, and whatever else makes you the amazing YOU in this season of life. Because when that day comes—when your child flips through those pages and sees you included in the images, you’ll be so, so glad you set aside the self-doubt and said, “Yes, I’ll be in the shot!”

Feeling both skeptical and intrigued? Let’s prove to you (and your future self) that these moments are worth capturing. Contact me, and together we’ll create a relaxed, genuine session—tired eyes, messy bun, and endless love all included.