In a touching display of paternal love, Casey Fields donned a rosy ballet tutu, matching his daughter Lyla, for a photoshoot that captured hearts across the nation. This extraordinary act of devotion highlights a parent’s boundless willingness to bring joy to their child.
During the enchanting session, Fields meticulously manicured Lyla’s nails, colored in a Minnie Mouse coloring book, and enveloped her in affectionate cuddles, all while the camera immortalized their special bond. Reflecting on the experience, Fields shared, “I’ve never worn a tutu or done anything like that before. I was definitely willing to do it for Lyla, though.” He noted with a chuckle, “It’s kind of a manly man look, but it’s for my daughter. When she gets older, it can be something we can laugh at, and I can use it as a good-natured tease to embarrass her or something.”
The photoshoot, a pro bono endeavor led by photographer Jenn Floyd, was a gesture to expand her portfolio by capturing cherished family moments. The heartwarming images were initially shared on Facebook by Floyd and quickly gained traction, amassing an impressive 20,000 likes and an astounding 53,000 shares. Fields marveled, “It blew up within two days. I’ll do anything for my daughter. It’s crazy how fast she has grown. She’s just a funny and I love her to death.”
Jenn Floyd, the photographer, revealed that Casey initially felt a bit apprehensive about donning the tutu. However, that unease swiftly melted away as he wholeheartedly embraced his role as an involved and loving father. According to Floyd, “Casey was nervous at first because of the tutu, but he quickly loosened up and fell into his role as an involved father, which comes very naturally to him.”
Now, these endearing photos, captured by Jenn Floyd, have gone viral, warming hearts across the nation. Casey hopes that this charming display will inspire fellow dads, reminding them that it’s perfectly okay for a manly man to don a tutu and engage in playtime with his daughter. The overwhelmingly positive response has touched everyone involved, with Floyd stating, “It was just a charming concept that we hoped would bring a smile to our friends’ faces; we had no clue it would send a grin to the entire country!”
Fields believes that people have responded so strongly to the photos because they “love seeing moments between a dad and their daughter.” He implores fellow parents to savor these moments, to live in the present, and to create cherished memories. He emphasizes, “It’s okay for a manly-man to put on a tutu and play and interact with his daughter, it doesn’t make you any less of a father.”
