# New Father Portraits The Book of Dads by Dave Young Captures a Man's Parental Anxiety By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-dads References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/dave-young-new-dads) & [thebookofeveryone](http://thebookofeveryone.com/) The Book of Dads photo series captures [new fathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-tea-at-bp) in the waiting room of hospitals (or right in the middle of the action) as their significant other delivers their child. A poignant series that turns the attention on the other part of the parental equation, it shows that while men don't go through all of the pain that women due during childbirth, they experience a lot of anxiety and anticipation. Shot by Dave Young, The Book of Dads was commissioned by The Book of Everyone for [Father's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-dude-giveaway). Shot at the Chelsea & Westminster hospital during April, a slew of other emotions are also captured including elation, concern and more. Some of the images even capture the exact moment [the baby arrives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundles-of-joy). It's Nice That points out, "The fact we never see either mother or baby only adds to the pictures’ potency." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Redesigned Father's Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-redesign.md) - [Fathers Day Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-makes-a-dad.md) - [Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies.md) - [Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatherhood.md) - [Paternity Leave Advocacy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dad-shift.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [AI-Generated Fatherhood Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenlivet-fathers-day-campaign.md)