Why Moms Deserve to Be in the Frame Too
As moms, we’re the memory-keepers. We’re the ones who notice the little details, the ones snapping photos of our babies’ dimples, our toddler’s first wobbly steps, or the way the sunlight catches in our child’s hair on an ordinary afternoon.
But here’s the thing: when you scroll back through those photos, where are you? Too often, moms are behind the camera, not in front of it. And while our hands are full of caring, serving, and capturing everyone else’s stories, we sometimes forget that our story matters too.
This post is for you, mama, the one who might feel uncomfortable in front of the lens, the one who hesitates because you don’t feel “put together,” the one who thinks, these photos are for my kids anyway, they don’t really need me in them.
The truth? They do. And so do you.
Your Children Want to See You
When your kids look back at family photos years from now, they won’t care if your hair wasn’t perfect or if you hadn’t lost the baby weight yet. They won’t notice if you wore your “safe” neutral dress instead of something trendier.
What they will notice is your presence. Your smile. The way your arms wrapped around them. The joy on your face as you looked at them.
One day, these photos will become their treasures. They’ll flip through albums or scroll through galleries and see not just their childhood, but the mama who loved them with her whole heart. That presence, that proof, matters more than we can measure.
You Belong in the Story You’re Living
Motherhood is a story, messy, beautiful, exhausting, sacred. And you’re not just the narrator, you’re the main character. It wouldn’t make sense to tell the story without you in it.
Every season deserves to be remembered, not just the ones where you feel your best. The newborn days with tired eyes and messy buns. The toddler years when your clothes are covered in sticky fingerprints. The school-age years when you’re running between soccer games and homework.
You don’t have to wait until life feels calmer or you feel more polished to deserve photos. You are worthy of being seen right now.
Photos Are for You Too
We often think about family photos as gifts for our kids or memories for the future. And they are, but they’re also for you.
They’re for you on the hard days, when you feel invisible and wonder if all the pouring out is making a difference. Looking at a photo where your baby is nestled against your chest or your toddler is reaching for your hand reminds you of the truth: you matter more than you know.
They’re for you when life changes too quickly, when babies aren’t babies anymore, when the house grows quiet, when you wonder where the years went. Photos give you the chance to step back into those moments, to remember what it felt like to be their safe place, their home.
Breaking the Cycle of “Not Enough”
So many moms step out of the frame because of comparison or insecurity. Maybe you don’t like the way you look right now. Maybe you’re waiting until you’ve lost weight, had more sleep, or bought a new outfit.
But what if we chose to see photos differently? Not as a measure of perfection, but as evidence of presence. Evidence that you showed up. That you loved, you gave, you carried, you nurtured. That you were there.
You don’t need to be “more” of anything to deserve that. You’re already enough.
Why I Believe in Photographing Mothers
As a photographer, some of the most moving moments I’ve ever witnessed are the ones where a mother steps into the frame hesitantly, unsure, and then later sees herself the way her family sees her. The softness in her gaze. The strength in her arms. The beauty in her presence.
I believe every mother deserves that gift, to see herself not through the lens of insecurity, but through the lens of love. That’s why at Studio Brae, I’ve designed the entire experience to make it as simple and stress-free as possible: wardrobe options, styling guidance, and gentle direction during your session. You don’t have to overthink it, just show up, and let me take care of the rest.
You Are Worth Remembering
Mama, you belong in the frame. Not just for your children, not just for the memories, but for you. Because your story matters. Your presence matters.
The way you carried them. The way you held them. The way you loved them, in every season.
Don’t wait for a “better” version of yourself to deserve photos. You already do. Step into the frame, for your kids, for your family, and for your own heart.
At Studio Brae, I would be honored to help you hold onto this chapter, not just with words, but with photographs that preserve the beauty, the chaos, and the sacred in-between. Because one day, when the house is quiet and your babies are grown, these images will bring you right back to the love that changed everything.
Let’s create something beautiful together. ✨
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