Husband replaces wife in ‘maternity’ photoshoot. Pics are equal parts funny and sweet
The incident and the images were shared by Kelsey’s photographer K.M. Smither on his Facebook page.
When a mom-to-be was unable to make it to her schedule photoshoot, her husband decided to take her place. While the pictures turned out to be hilarious and made many laugh out loud, it’s the reason behind the husband’s gesture that has melt people’s hearts.

It all started when would-be-mother Kelsey was placed on bed rest on the week of her photoshoot. Expectedly, she was “really disappointed.” That is when, her husband stepped in to cheer her up. He decided to “replace her and surprise her with the pictures.”
The incident and the images were shared by Kelsey’s photographer K.M. Smither on his Facebook page. He wrote that the pictures came out “perfect.” “Not only is he hysterical but he was able to turn his wife’s frown upside down and brighten her mood completely!” Smither added.
As an update Smither further revealed that Kelsey is actually his sister and the man in the image is his brother-in-law Jared.
Since being shared on September 26, the post has gone all kinds of viral. It’s clear from over 60,000 reactions that it has collected till now. Not to forget, it has also amassed over 45,000 shared and close to 14,000 comments.
While some were busy dropping hilarious reactions, there were others who couldn’t stop appreciating Jerad and called him a “good husband.” A few were simply happy about the entire photoshoot.
“That’s the best thing I’ve seen today!” wrote a Facebook user. “These pics are amazing and precious! He did a wonderful thing for his wife! He’s so into it also!! And yes, I am sooo jealous right now!!” excitedly commented another. “I am cracking up! Love it! Thoughtful of him to give her a good laugh while on bedrest!!” wrote a third. “These are hilarious and your pics are amazing. What a sweet thing to do!!!” commented a fourth.
What do you think about the father-to-be’s “maternity” photoshoot?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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