We’ve all been there. As mothers, we often find ourselves behind the camera, capturing countless moments of our children and partners while we fade into the background. I can’t count how many times I’ve snapped photos of my kids with their dad, or gathered for family pictures only to realize I’m absent from them. If you flipped through our family album, you might mistakenly think my cousin, Lisa, is the primary caregiver, considering she has more photos with my children than I do!
What gives? It’s time for someone else to take the camera for a change.
Recently, the creative minds at The Mom Collective shared a humorous video that highlights this all-too-common phenomenon of moms missing from family photos. Take a look at our family reunion snapshots; you’ll see my parents, grandparents, and even my great-aunt Lucy, but only a glimpse of my shadow lurking by Uncle Jim’s foot. And here’s a rare shot of me—well, you can barely see my hair blowing in the wind! Oh, and look at the beach photo; my reflection is visible in my son’s sunglasses. How is that the best we could do?
The reality is, many of us struggle with having minimal photographic evidence of our existence in our children’s lives. We need to make a conscious effort to step in front of the lens. Just like my friend, Tara, once joked, “Here’s one where my daughter is laughing at my joke—but I’m still just a voice!”
A few years back, Mia Johnson penned a poignant piece titled “Mom Stays in the Picture,” which resonated widely. She expressed the importance of being present in photographs, stating, “I’m deeply involved in their lives, yet I have so few images of me with them. One day, I won’t be around, and I want them to remember me—not just through stories but through pictures that capture my love for them.”
Let’s be honest: we need to get in those photos, moms. Let’s ensure we have tangible memories for our kids to look back on.
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In conclusion, it’s crucial for us moms to step into the frame—both literally and figuratively. Let’s create lasting memories together!
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