A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. But to a mom with young kids, a photograph is worth so much more. In the chaotic and wonderful journey of raising tiny humans, photographs are one of the few things we have to freeze time and remember just how perfect they really are.
Here are three reasons why photographs are so important to moms with young children.
1) Kids Grow Up So Fast!
It feels like only yesterday they were learning to crawl, and now they're off to kindergarten! Time really does fly when you're raising kids, which is why it's so important to document all those precious milestones. From first steps and lost teeth, to birthdays and graduations, each stage of your child's life passes by in what feels like the blink of an eye. But with photographs, we can revisit those memories again and again whenever we want—which comes in handy on days when we need a little pick-me-up.
2) Photographs Help Us See Ourselves as Our Kids See Us
It's easy for moms to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and lose sight of how our children see us. We're tired, we're frazzled, we make mistakes—but to our kids, we're perfect. Our kids see us as strong and capable, even when we don't feel that way ourselves. Seeing ourselves through our children's eyes can be eye-opening and empowering, helping us to focus on the positive aspects of parenthood even on tough days. And what better way to do that than through photographs? Whether it's a silly selfie or a candid snapshot taken by your kid, these pictures will help you see yourself as your children see you: as their amazing mom.
3) Photographs Help Us Connect With Our Kids—Even When They're All Grown Up
Parenting isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. No matter how old our children get, they'll always be our babies. And while they might not need us in quite the same way as they did when they were small, photographs help us keep that connection alive—even when they're all grown up and leading lives of their own. Whenever we look at pictures of our kids from throughout the years, we're reminded of just how much love there is between us—and that no matter what life throws our way, that love will never fade away.
As mothers, we often times feel like we are running a marathon nonstop. We are constantly going from one thing to another with very little time in between to catch our breath. In the midst of all this craziness, it can be easy to forget just how special this time really is—but luckily, we have photographs to help us remember. Whether it's a picture of our kids on their first day of school or a family photo from Thanksgiving dinner, each photograph captures a unique moment in time that we can return to again and again. So next time you're feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, take a deep breath and scroll through your camera roll. Those pictures will remind you just how lucky you are—and how powerful the bond between a mother and her child really is.
Power of a Photograph
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Michele is a family portrait photographer in North Oaks & Minneapolis MN with over 12 years of experience. She photographs children and their families both on location and in her studio located in the Minneapolis area. mQn Photography is a fine arts luxury family photographer in the Twin Cities. Specializing in lifestyle photography; maternity, newborn, baby and all things motherhood. The power of a mQn studio photograph is the families she captures will be transferred through the generations. To schedule your next session with Michele please visit mQn Photography | Minneapolis Photographer or e-mail michele@mqnphotography.com
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Nov 18, 2022, 8:55:08 AM
Ruth Young - These are such wonderful reasons to take photos! Love!!! ❤️