Toddler Directs Mom’s Maternity Shoot in Heartwarming Video

Maternity photoshoots offer a beautiful way to celebrate pregnancy, capturing the essence of a unique and unforgettable journey. But for many moms wanting to commemorate the moment, anxiety can quickly crop up around how much it’ll cost and if they’ll like the way they look in the photos. Thankfully, not every maternity photoshoot has to be a professional affair. In fact, sometimes, the best memories can be captured by those closest to us.

Soon-to-be mom of two, Skye Hitchcock, recently shared her DIY backyard maternity shoot, captured by none other than her 5-year-old son, Bridger. In the now-viral video, Bridger not only offers top-notch photo direction but also showers his mom with the sweetest compliments as she strikes various poses. “Rub the baby, and cheese,” he instructs, assuring her, “That looks good.” He playfully encourages her to “Sit down” and “look up in the sun,” before confidently declaring, “You look so beautiful.”

Bridger’s attention to detail shines as he thoughtfully considers props, asking his mom to “smell the flowers” and “look at the baby.” Proud of both his photography skills and his mom, Bridger quickly adds, “You look so good… you look very pretty.” In response, Hitchcock affectionately asks, “Why are you so sweet?” to which Bridger simply replies with the classic toddler, “Because!”

Parents and parents-to-be sounded off in the comments with their appreciation for Bridger’s photography skills and Hitchcock’s parenting. “Can I just say the way he talks to you speaks volumes about how you and your husband love. He is going to be a great man someday full of respect and adoration,” wrote one commenter. “Wooow! He made use of the props (flowers, sun, belly bump), he had innovative posing styles and he kept reassuring you. The compliments! I’d never let this one go. Core memory for real. You’re blessed with a thoughtful sweet boy,” added another. “No, when he said “you look so beautiful “ my pregnancy hormones would have made me cry right there,” joked one mom.

It’s unlikely that we all have the good fortune of a talented toddler photographer, but Hitchcock’s shoot beautifully reminds us of how truly amazing moms appear through their toddler’s eyes. Want to capture that same loving energy in your own maternity shoot? Check out these tips for nailing your pics.