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There’s no relationship quite like the relationship with your parents, and for me, my relationship with my father is so special. As a father myself, the moment my daughter entered the world, I became a different person. I am clearly a "father," but I intend to be so much more: a lifelong friend, a shoulder to cry on, a teacher, a mentor, and, above all, someone she will be able to trust and love forever.

I will nurture her from her first steps as a child all the way to her final steps before becoming a Mrs. I will watch her blossom knowing that as she grows up, my relationship with her will blossom exponentially. Then the wedding day comes—a day full of emotion that I didn’t know even existed—and before you know, it's time to pass over the "baton" to someone else.

There’s no greater gift a father can have than that of watching their daughter grow into a beautiful soul, an independent, confident, and successful human. The accumulation of this can be their wedding day, which is filled with so many emotions, from the first look to the first dance, the tears, laughter, joy, adulation, and pride. Walking your daughter down the aisle, taking those steps by her side is an honor, a magnification of the relationship between father and daughter that can never be broken or replaced.

Here’s a collection of my favorite documentary wedding images that depict some of these one-off moments from some of wedding photography's greatest talents.

Also, check out my previous post with more unstaged wedding photos. 

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A Teary Hanky

A Teary Hanky

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I Will Always Be There For You

I Will Always Be There For You

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww. Daddy helping his baby keep from ruining her makeup on her wedding day.

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Letting It Go!

Letting It Go!

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Annie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww...sweetly sad. Now get those @#$ onions out of here! (sniff)

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The Final Kiss As A Miss

The Final Kiss As A Miss

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Hold Me Tight!

Hold Me Tight!

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Linda HS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had this moment last year...with my father in law...whom I love truly

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Even The Coolest Dads Can Not Hold It In

Even The Coolest Dads Can Not Hold It In

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Omg!

Omg!

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s the moment when they think back to the first time they held their daughters right after they were born.

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Not Being Able To Hold It Anymore

Not Being Able To Hold It Anymore

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Kathy Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No matter how stoic you try to be, the floodgates always eventually open up, full force and when least expected.

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Hold On Dad, You Can Do It!

Hold On Dad, You Can Do It!

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greychaos851
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can do this. Just breathe Bob, breathe. Dammit Bob, BREATHE! lol

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To My Daughter!

To My Daughter!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only wish I was that close to my father. He was dominating, explosive, narcissistic and I've never had successful relationships because of him. He was a scary selfish guy. These are lovely photos however.

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"Not Sure I Can Take Much More Of This...."

"Not Sure I Can Take Much More Of This...."

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