{"id":109163,"date":"2026-05-01T10:49:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/how-to-take-better-photos-of-moms-listen-up-dads\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:49:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:49:39","slug":"how-to-take-better-photos-of-moms-listen-up-dads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/how-to-take-better-photos-of-moms-listen-up-dads\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Better Photos of Moms (Listen Up, Dads)"},"content":{"rendered":"


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One of my favorite things is seeing moms in photos<\/a> with their kids<\/a>. But sometimes even the most well-meaning spouses can be\u2026not great behind the camera. So! In partnership with Aura Frames<\/a> \u2014 just in time for Mother\u2019s Day \u2014 here are 12 tips for taking beautiful snapshots of the mothers in your life\u2026<\/p>\n

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1. Look out for candid moments.<\/strong> The quickest way to become a great photographer is just to keep an eye out for sweet moments. Kids move quickly, so don\u2019t hesitate: grab your phone and take a shot.<\/p>\n

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2. You don\u2019t always need faces.<\/strong> Photos of feet or hands or people from the back can be so charming and tell a story on their own.<\/p>\n

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3. Take a LOT of photos.<\/strong> Seriously, take 30. One is bound to be good, and then she can pick her favorite. You can also use \u201clive photo\u201d mode. It will capture a few seconds before and after you snap. You can go back later and pick the best frame \u2014\u00a0aka the one where no one was blinking.<\/p>\n

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4. Take photos of views.<\/strong> If there\u2019s a view, pull that camera out. Every. Single. Time.<\/p>\n

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5. Move the camera around.<\/strong> Positioning your camera above eye level often makes faces look brighter (think: fewer shadows) and more engaging. Also, move around while snapping photos. Different angles can make a big difference!<\/p>\n

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6. Remember the cuddles.<\/strong> \u201cWhen I lost my mom, I realized I had a finite number of photos with her,\u201d my friend Liz Libr\u00e9<\/a> once told me. \u201cI want pictures of my arms around my own children, my body touching them. I want to be represented in my camera roll.\u201d Same, oh my gosh.<\/p>\n

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7. Capture the daily routine, too.<\/strong> Photographing activities she does all the time \u2014\u00a0running errands, taking a kid to school, helping tie shoelaces \u2014 can feel real and beautiful.<\/p>\n

\"Joanna<\/p>\n

8. Play around with light.<\/strong> Golden hour \u2014 in the morning or evening \u2014 is always soft and magical. If you\u2019re indoors, switch off the overheads and move toward natural light by the windows. <\/p>\n

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9. Try black and white.<\/strong> If the lighting is wonky or the colors feel off, switch to black and white \u2014 it instantly looks classic. We especially do this on photos taken at night.<\/p>\n

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10. Offer to take photos with mom friends.<\/strong> Parenting takes a village, and it\u2019s so nice to look back on times you were raising your children together. <\/p>\n

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11. Perfection isn\u2019t necessary.<\/strong> Even a blurry photo can become an all-time favorite.<\/p>\n

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12. Enjoy the photos!<\/strong> Don\u2019t let them waste away on your phone, soak up all the beauty with her. I\u2019d highly recommend Aura digital frames<\/a>, which let you easily share photos from multiple phones (you can invite friends and relatives through the app) and display them in an ever-changing carousel. My mom, my dad, my sister, my aunt, my cousin, and I all have Aura frames<\/a> in our homes, and they help us feel like part of each other\u2019s everyday lives. The frames are one of those things that bring so much joy, and they\u2019d make a really meaningful Mother\u2019s Day gift, don\u2019t you think? xoxo <\/p>\n

Bonus for all readers: Get $25 off this Aura frame<\/a> with code CUPOFJO, good through May 13th.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Now, what would you add? We\u2019d love to hear your photo tips. Thank you, Aura<\/a>! xo<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Photos in this post from Joanna Goddard, Alison Piepmeyer, Jannelle Sanchez, Selena Ma<\/a>, Erin Jang<\/a>, Julia Robbs<\/a>, Merie Subryan<\/a>, Leah Fink<\/a>, and Jenny Rosenstrach<\/a>. Aura frame photos at the end by Julia Robbs<\/a>. This post was sponsored by Aura Frames<\/a>, whose digital picture frames we\u2019ve loved and used for years. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Cup of Jo.)<\/p>\n

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