Parenting
“Dear Dads, Capture the Moment” by Jessica Taylor
Updated: Feb. 23, 2017
Originally Published: Feb. 8, 2017
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Every father should take note of this important message. If you take a moment to scroll through your phone, you’ll likely notice a pattern: your camera roll is probably filled with pictures of your kids, often with you making brief appearances. However, what’s conspicuously absent are photos of you with your children, and that’s something that needs to change, as one mother charmingly points out.
Catherine Jones, an Australian blogger behind the site The Young Parent, recently shared a crucial reminder on Instagram that deserves every parent’s attention.
The post features Catherine enjoying a quiet moment with her son, Leo, while her newborn daughter, Mia, peacefully sleeps. The caption reads, “Dear Dads, take the photo. Just take the photo. We spend countless hours capturing beautiful moments of you and the kids, so when you see us with our little ones, just take the darn picture. Thanks, Moms.”
Absolutely true. Moms often take on the role of the family photographer, which means they frequently miss getting into those precious memories themselves. In this era of smartphones, dads have the ability to snap pictures, yet many often overlook those simple, candid moments that aren’t tied to special occasions. Catherine’s husband caught a simple, yet beautiful moment of her lounging on the couch and gently stroking her son’s leg. This is exactly what every mother will treasure as her children grow and the years pass.
Let’s also recognize that it’s not just the fathers who may be at fault for the lack of “mommy and me” pictures—many moms hesitate when they feel they don’t look their best. Still, it’s crucial to allow your partner to take the photo, regardless of how you feel about your appearance. Trust me, I’ve got regrets that you can learn from.
I can count on one hand the number of candid photos I have with my children. Sure, we have an abundance of posed pictures, but the everyday moments of cuddling on the couch or playing outside are few and far between. I remember how my partner would attempt to take spontaneous snapshots of me with our little ones, and I would often shy away, thinking I looked terrible. Eventually, he stopped trying altogether.
Now that my children are older, I would give anything for more candid photos like the one Catherine’s husband captured. As the years progress, those early days start to blur, and having reminders to look back on would be invaluable.
Candid photos of daily life are irreplaceable, as Catherine wisely points out. Hopefully, her post will inspire more dads to “take the photo” and encourage moms to embrace the moment.
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Summary:
It’s essential for fathers to take more candid photos with their children to create lasting memories. Moms often find themselves documenting family moments, leaving them out of the picture. Encouraging dads to step up as family photographers and reminding moms to embrace these moments can help preserve precious memories as children grow.