We’re used to seeing the public life of former NSW Premier Mike Baird; the politicking, the hand-shaking, the press interviews.
But through photographs of his daughter’s wedding, we have a glimpse at the private man; the proud father.
Taken and shared by James Day of Daylight Photography, the intimate pictures capture the moment Baird, 49, first glimpsed his eldest, Laura, in her wedding dress ahead of her Saturday ceremony in Manly.
“I asked him if he could close his eyes and face the other way as I said to him, ‘When you turn around you’ll see your daughter dressed as a bride’,” Day wrote on Facebook.
“Instantly Mike started tearing up and I was fortunate to witness this incredible moment.”
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Heh, my Dad was too busy helping to zip up the back of my wedding dress. Squeeze in, daughter!
Ahhh, just lovely! The only time I've ever seen my Dad cry was when I got married, he did the big old ugly cry and everything. It was quite unexpected as he's a fairly reserved guy, but it was really touching.
Same here.... so sweet. However I've since seen my Dad cry on meeting all his grandchildren for the first time ... it's so touching, esp when they are from that 'men don't cry' generation.