Why You Should Be in the Picture: A Letter to Moms Who Always Stay Behind the Camera

Dear Mom,

I see you. You’re the one behind the camera, capturing the milestones, the birthdays, the messy faces, and the everyday magic of your family. You’re always making sure everyone else is in the frame—your kids, your partner, even the dog. But when was the last time you stepped in front of the camera?

I know why you hesitate. Maybe you’re waiting until you lose a little weight, until your hair is just right, or until you feel more put together. Maybe you’re just so focused on capturing your children’s moments that it doesn’t even cross your mind to include yourself. But here’s the truth: your kids don’t care about any of that. They just want to remember you.

One Day, These Photos Will Be Treasures

Years from now, when your children look back at family photos, they won’t be searching for perfection. They won’t see the tired eyes or the extra baby weight you wished away. They’ll see their mom—the one who loved them, who held their tiny hands, who made them feel safe and adored.

They’ll see you laughing, hugging, playing, and being present. And they’ll be grateful. Because those images won’t just be pictures; they’ll be proof of the love and warmth that surrounded them as they grew.

You Deserve to Be Remembered, Too

Motherhood is a beautiful, messy, exhausting, and incredible journey. You pour so much of yourself into your family, and that deserves to be documented. You are part of this story—just as much as your children.

And one day, these photos won’t just be for your kids. They’ll be for you, too. To remind you of the days when little hands reached for yours, when their laughter filled the house, when you were their world.

Let’s Change the Narrative

So, Mom, I challenge you: step into the frame. Hand the camera to someone else. Book the session. Let yourself be seen. Not just for your kids, but for you.

Because one day, you’ll be so glad you did.

With love,
Megan Gioeli