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A Love Letter to Moms Who Always Take the Photos (But Are Never In Them)

Jul 29, 2025 | By: Emily Valentine Photography

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Real Talk: You Deserve to Be in the Photos Too, Mama

Let me guess:
You’re the one behind the camera 90% of the time.
Snapping the silly faces. Capturing the milestones. Making sure everyone else is remembered.

But where are you?

How many photos do your kids have of you holding them? Laughing with them? Just being with them?

If you’re like most moms I work with, the answer might be… not enough.

cute smiling baby while mom holds him for a outdoor golden hour session
mother holding her baby during a family photo session outside

You’re Not Alone — But Something’s Gotta Change

I hear it all the time:

“I want to lose a few pounds first.”

“I never know what to wear.”

“I feel awkward in front of the camera.”

“The kids are the cute ones anyway.”

Mama, I see you. I’ve been you.

But here’s the truth: your kids don’t care about perfect.
They care about presence.
They want to remember the way you looked at them. The way your arms felt around them. The love.

They won’t remember whether your hair was done or if you wore mascara.
They’ll remember you were there.

Mother holding her son as they laugh together during a candid family photo session.

This Isn’t Just About Photos — It’s About Legacy

One day, these photos won’t just be for you.
They’ll be for your children.
They’ll be what they show their own kids.

Let that sink in.

You deserve to be seen, remembered, celebrated — exactly as you are.

So What If We Did This Differently?

What if we made space for you to be in the frame?

To slow down.
To connect.
To soak in the season you’re in right now — messy, beautiful, and all.

You don’t need to lose weight.
You don’t need to wait for a “better time.”
You just need to show up — and I’ll take care of the rest.

I Create Sessions For You, Not Just Your Kids

When you book a session with me, I help guide every step — from wardrobe to posing to making sure your kids feel comfortable and free to be themselves.

No forced smiles. No stiff setups. Just honest, loving moments with the people who mean everything to you.

And yes, you’ll be in the photos.

Because you belong there, too.

a mother and her two sons out in nature with beautiful golden light shining down for a family photoshoot
mother and her sons smiling in front of a fence and flowers for a family portrait

Ready to Step Into the Frame?

Let’s create something beautiful — for you, for your children, for the memories that matter most.

📸 Now booking late summer and fall family sessions — reach out to reserve your date.

You deserve this, Mama. And I’d be honored to help you capture it.

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