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20 Photos of Dads Being Awesome

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We asked our students from the Family Retreat to show us their favourite photos of dads being their amazing selves, and we were flooded with submissions!

We were doubly proud – firstly because there is obviously so much photographic evidence of just how awesome dads are, and secondly, because these were all images captured after our students had participated in the Family Retreat.

And wow, aren’t they stunning! Our students were able to capture the essence of fatherhood in their images – the connection, the joy, the love, the fun, and the quiet moments.

If you are a family photographer and feeling stuck for poses, we have rounded up some of our favourite poses for dads with kids in this blog post. It is packed with photos of dads with various number and ages of kids – the perfect inspiration to take to your session with you.

An Awesome Dad Protects

photos of dad being a protector
Image: Juliet Jade Photography

An Awesome Dad Dances

photos of dad dancing
Image: Lori Lesh Photography

An Awesome Dad Handles a Big Family

photos of dad with a big family
Image: Ashley Harrison Photography

An Awesome Dad Carries his Children

photos of dad carrying kids on shoulders
Image: Little Grasshopper Photography

An Awesome Dad Lets his Kids Fly

photos of dad making his kid fly
Image: E.Coonelly Photography

An Awesome Dad Giggles

dad giggling with girls
Image: Shirene Renee Photography

An Awesome Dad Loves His Hands Full

Image: Timeless Keepsake Photo

An Awesome Dad is Their Child’s Hero

baby looking up at dad
Image: Cathy Marie Photography

An Awesome Dad Helps

dad bathing child in sink
Image: Raven’s Nest Photography

An Awesome Dad Hugs

dad hugging child
Image: Aline Stern Photography

An Awesome Dad Makes his Kids Laugh

dad making kid laugh
Image: DutchTouch Photography

An Awesome Dad is Tender

dad with newborn baby
Image: Mindy Rainey Photography

An Awesome Dad Kisses

dad and daughter doing nose kisses
Image: Lyndsay C. Photography

An Awesome Dad Plays

dad playing with baby
Image: On A Limb Photography

An Awesome Dad is Quiet

dad sharing quiet moment with daughter
Image: Stefanie Kiesler Photography

An Awesome Dad Catches You Every Time

dad catching jumping son
Image: Memory Box Photography

An Awesome Dad Isn’t too Serious

dad with squishy face
Image: Tessa Norgaard Anderson

An Awesome Dad Tickles

dad tickling son
Image: Elaine Cobbs (M.E. Photography)

An Awesome Dad is Silly

dad picking up grown kids
Image: Kelly Goggin Photography

An Awesome Dad Guides

dad walking with child
Image: Lauren Smith Photography

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