A Note to the Mama Who’s Always Taking the Pictures (But Never In Them)

You’re the one with the phone in hand.
The one documenting first steps, sleepy snuggles, and backyard dirt-covered grins.
The one who notices the light hitting your child’s eyelashes or the way their hand still reaches for yours.

You’re the memory keeper.
And somehow, you’re missing from the memories.

As a Seattle motherhood photographer, I’ve seen it again and again, mothers who pour so much love into capturing their child’s story, yet rarely step in front of the lens themselves. Most of the women I photograph have hundreds of pictures of their babies, but only a handful with them in it. And those? Usually snapped in a rush, often while saying, “Just take one really fast.”

Let’s change that.

1. You don’t need to wait until you feel ready

Your kids don’t see tired eyes or unwashed hair. They see the arms that hold them. The lap that reads to them. The voice that sings off-key and whispers I love you. You are beautiful to them now, just as you are.

Getting in front of the camera doesn’t require perfection. It just requires permission. And you can give that to yourself.

Whether it’s during an in-home motherhood session or a quiet moment outdoors, the goal isn’t to perform, it’s to be seen.

2. You deserve to be remembered too

One day, your children will grow up and look for photos of you. Not just of them as babies, but of you with them. Laughing. Holding them. Sitting together on the couch. Your face. Your hands. Your love.

As a motherhood photographer in Seattle, I want to help you build those memories with intention. Being in the picture isn’t about vanity. It’s about connection. It’s about giving your children the gift of seeing you in the life you shared together.

3. Let this be an act of self-love, not just a gift to your children

Stepping into a session might feel vulnerable. I know that. But it’s also an invitation. To witness your own presence. To be cared for. To see your motherhood reflected back with warmth and honesty.

That’s why I approach every motherhood photo session, whether at home or in a familiar Seattle space, with gentleness. There’s no pressure to pose. Just space to be yourself.

Final thought:

If you’ve been hiding behind the camera, maybe it’s time to step into the frame. Not because you should, but because you deserve to be remembered here too.

Looking for a Seattle motherhood photographer who sees you for who you are?
I offer lifestyle-inspired sessions in the Seattle and Tacoma areas, focusing on real connection, gentle direction, and film photography that feels timeless.