Juan C. Gonzalez takes a photo of himself and his son flying through the air every single year. See more at Lime Fly Photography.
Tender, surprising, and brimming with love: these are images of real fatherhood.
We asked Good Men Project readers what Real Fatherhood meant to them, and how it looked in their day-to-day lives. Here are some of the amazing photos, stories and tweets you shared with us during our #RealFatherhood campaign.
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Dave is very at ease with the fact that he has twins.
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Gabe and Pierce – even their toes match.
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Mark Greene and son. More fun at MegaSAHD
Yes, sir, I do believe in the power of Post-Its.
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Marcus Williams and twin daughters
Are you both listening?
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Charlie Capen and son Finn. More fun from Charlie at How To Be A Dad.
One of us has put on his happy face.
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Chris and Sammie
There’s no party like a tea party…
…except maybe a princess dress-up party.
“Is my tiara on straight?”
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Alberto and Quentin
There’s gotta be a better system for this.
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Single image (not photoshopped!) courtesy of Lime Fly Photography
They didn’t know about my broom!
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Ryan and Marc
For Ryan, being a good dad is about being a part of what his kids love.
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John, Hailey and Heather with friends
When John said he wanted to be chased by a mob of females, this wasn’t exactly what he had in mind…
No, this is way better.
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Also read: “Stitches? Nah” – Matt Peregoy’s dad teaches a lesson in self-sufficiency.
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See more: The Happy Aspie/Flickr
Bek Caruso’s husband, Jeff, and their son, Alex. Bek and Alex both live with autism, and Bek and Jeff also live with ADHD.
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Matt and Alex. See more at Randy Schroeder photography
1-2-3 Jump!
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Baker Wright coaching his son in his first round of T-ball.
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Christopher and Derek
Some of the best moments in fatherhood are the quietest ones.
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Photo by Maria Allebring
The comfort of Daddy’s arms.
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Emily Heist Moss and her dad. Read more from Emily at Rosie Says Blog.
Mr. 90s Dad
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Lamont holds baby Mya in the NICU. His wife Amie explains the type of father Lamont has been to their children:
“I’m married to a guy who used to sing Elton John’s “Your Song”, and read the classic version of Peter Pan to our dying daughter. He made a great Tink… Here he is holding Mya about 2 months before she died. He was going on probably less than 3 hours of sleep over 2 or 3 days, which actually was pretty common because he worked and then spent every waking hour in the NICU.“
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Ivan and Izac
Baby in blue at the center of the universe.
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Dr. Adam Sheck and his daughter winning first prize in a pie eating contest at a father-daughter picnic.
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Antonio, Gina and Stella
Silly Daddy!
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Jon D. writes: “She made me understand the absolute power of real unconditional love. I can not think of anything she could ever do that will make me not love her.”
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Nathan, dad of Owen and Aria. “They are my world.”
The perfect smell of a sleeping baby’s head.
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Josh and the girls. Photo by Erin Gant
Daddy Tickle Monster
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Lamont with Javen, Max and Ty. See more photos by Amie Lee
Peeing lesson
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Matt and Alex, by Mathias Johnson Photo
And into the future, Daddy forever more.
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Very sweet. How am I supposed to be cynical and trollish when you put up stuff like this? That’s not fair…. : – )
I loved my dad but he never, ever hugged me nor told me that he loved me and he never said “Well done.” These photos bought tears to my eyes.
My dad was cold as a fish too. And I was his FAVORITE.
This post brings to the fore a multitude I emotions for me, a surviour of domestic abuse – with my father being the perpetrator… It’s beautiful to see that, for most, their fathers are forever changed and provide unconditional love – its also nice to see those realising their actions and vowing to change them for the sake of their child/children. It’s also overwhelmingly sad, that I know not of this love… Never underestimate its importance.
Awesome Awesome Awesome pics and comments…I looove the Ivan and Izac pic…it’s so beautiful to see dads so involved and so there…oh, this is Awesome…sorry to y’all who never had these beautiful moments, Von Newman, Charles and Ashleigh…I wish you love in your lives…my dad was a great man, passed when I was 11, but I’ll never forget the piggyback rides and the goodnight kisses..nothing really can replace a dad’s love
Thanks, Joy.
Ivan’s my husband and Izac is our oldest son
So glad you liked this campaign!!
I applaud you guys for this. Being a daddy’s girl, this just reminds me of those times when I was younger. May your tribe increase