Protecting Privacy & Preserving Childhood: How Liliana Captures Motherhood Without Showing Her Daughter’s Face
In a world where oversharing online feels like the norm, Liliana is carving out a different path, one rooted in intention and privacy. A business owner, military spouse, and proud mama, Liliana has made the powerful decision to keep her daughter’s face offline.
And for her, it’s not about hiding.
It’s about honoring.
Meet Liliana:
She’s a business owner, a mom of 1, a military spouse, and an entrepreneur of over 6 years, owning Silkish Beauty and LiliPad Designs. She was born and raised in Northwest Florida and is the oldest of 6 children.
“I love being a mom and having my own little best friend,” Liliana shares. “The biggest concern for me was safety – since I lead a very public life online as a business owner, I don’t have as much control over who sees what I post, especially on my business pages. What I do have control over though is the public’s access to aspects of my life that I really want to keep private, including my daughter.”
Liliana’s decision was shaped by both personal values and growing concerns about digital safety.
Why Liliana Chose Not to Share Cordelia’s Face Online
“With the dangers of online privacy, AI, and more, I felt it best to avoid posting her face online all together, and I only discuss her on my personal pages not my business ones.”
She also thought deeply about her daughter’s autonomy.
“I’d like her to wait until she has an awareness and understanding of the Internet, and then be able to make informed consensual decisions about how she wants to show up online.”
Her goal is to offer her daughter the freedom to decide how and if she wants to share her image with the world without any childhood posts haunting her later.
What Influenced This Decision?
Like many Oklahoma moms looking to protect child privacy online, Liliana did her research and what she found was disturbing.
“I’ve read up a lot on the advancements of AI-generated images, children’s images being stolen online and used for ulterior motives, and even parents using their children for content or entertainment purposes… The thought of anyone on the Internet having immediate access to my child’s likeness to do whatever they please with it was a very scary feeling.”
That fear led to firm boundaries and a clear plan.
How She Sets Boundaries Around Privacy
“The most strict boundary is not posting anything showing her face. Even side profiles can be too revealing, so I’m very selective with just how much of her side profile is showing in any photo I post.”
She also avoids anything that could be considered exploitative, even when it’s “innocent.” These boundaries extend beyond her own social media.
“We’ve given these very strict guidelines and we send reminders frequently… They cannot reshare photos of Cordi to anyone outside of our approved list of people.”
How to Take Face-Free Photos That Still Tell a Beautiful Story
If you’re a parent looking to protect your child’s privacy online, but still want meaningful keepsakes here are tips to help:
7 Ways to Take Beautiful, Emotional Photos Without Showing Your Child’s Face:
- Capture connection
Photograph the way your child holds your hand, snuggles into your chest, or leans on your shoulder. - Shoot from behind or the side
Have your little one look out the window or walk ahead of you. These angles feel candid, emotional, and safe. - Focus on the details
Think toes, curls, hands on your cheek, or tiny fingers holding a toy. These little things are the memory. - Play with movement
Let them twirl, run, or splash. Motion adds magic. - Use light creatively
Try silhouettes at sunset or soft window shadows. Light can tell a story without revealing identity. - Obscure with intention
Use hats, books, or toys to cover their face while keeping the image playful and artistic. - Crop thoughtfully
Frame the moment, not the face. Let emotion shine through posture, body language, and connection.
Liliana’s Advice for Other Parents
“Trust your gut and your instincts. If it’s not something you’d be comfortable showing or telling to a complete stranger at the grocery store, don’t post it online.”
“Your children and your bond with them is incredibly sacred. Not just anyone should be allowed into that sacredness of your relationship… If keeping your child’s face off of social media or not posting them at all is important to you… you don’t have to justify it to anyone.”
Final Thoughts: You Don’t Have to Show Everything to Share Something Real
Protecting your child’s privacy online doesn’t mean you’re hiding them, it means you’re honoring them. And like Liliana shows us, the real memories live in the details: in the tiny hands, the chubby toes, the way they curl into you when they’re tired.
You can still tell your motherhood story without ever showing a face.
And sometimes? That makes it even more powerful.
When you book a session with me, I ask in your questionnaire if you’d like anonymous images that protect your child’s identity. Why? Because it matters. If privacy is a priority for your family, it’s a priority for me too. I want you to walk away with images you love and feel totally comfortable sharing (or keeping close to your heart).
And just so you know: every image you see on my website and social media has been shared with full permission. I love celebrating your joyful moments, but I also know that trust is everything. I will never post a single image unless you’ve said yes no matter the session. Your comfort and boundaries matter to me.
Whether you want to keep things completely private or share joyfully with the world, I’m here to honor what matters most to you. Let’s create images that feel safe, meaningful, and 100% true to your family.
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