Why Dad - You Should Be In the Portraits Too!

It’s not unusual for dads to shy away from the camera.
We meet lots of dads who weren’t expecting - or didn’t particularly want - to get involved in the experience. Whether it’s feeling uncomfortable, not loving how they look, or simply thinking “I’d rather let them be in the spotlight.”

But here’s the thing - one day, these photos will mean far more than you realise.
And they won’t just mean something to you - they’ll mean everything to your children.
And you should be in them.

“I don’t like being photographed.”

So many dads say this. And truthfully? You’re not alone.

Most of us feel awkward when a camera is pointed our way. We notice the things we don’t like about how we look. We think: “I’ll do it next time.”

But years from now, when your child looks back at their baby photos, they won’t see what you see. They won’t focus on your hair, your shirt choice, or how tired you might have felt that day.
They’ll see something else entirely:
You were there. You loved them.

Of course, these portraits are often about capturing your little one - their tiny toes, sleepy smiles, and gummy grins. But they’re also about something much bigger: belonging.

When your child grows up and looks at these photos, they won’t just see themselves.
These images become part of their story.
And your place in that story matters.

It’s perfectly normal not to feel comfortable being in front of the camera and it's exactly why our experiences aren’t about posing or perfection.

The most meaningful images are often the unposed, natural ones.

You don’t need to do anything special.
Just be there. Be present.
The moments that feel ordinary now often become the ones you cherish most later.

One day, your child will sit down and look through these photographs.

They’ll see how tiny they were. How loved they were.
And most importantly, they’ll see you - part of every milestone, every cuddle, every part of their story.

You don't need to love being in front of the camera.
You just need to bring the love in your family and we’ll do the rest.