Dad often takes center stage in Awkward Family Photos. His facial hair. His pseudo smile. His clothing -- or lack thereof. As we get ready to celebrate him, here are some of the best examples of the men who gave us life, in all their awkward glory. Happy Father's Day!

The '80s-- it was a time of ripped sweatshirts, big hair, bangles and acid-washed jeans. And looking back now, it was also a time of glorious and awesome family awkwardness. In honor Of Rock Of Ages (in theaters June 15), we have assembled some of our favorite '80s family photos.

When it comes to celebrating the woman who gave you life, you have to do something special. So, when we decided to launch our official Awkward Family Photos app for the iPhone right before Mother's Day, we wanted to do something that honored Mom in all of her awkward glory....

Ah, the engagement. It's the time when our love is in full bloom and we want the whole world to know it. Clicking through these photos from AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com -- a site dedicated to showcasing uncomfortably hilarious snaps -- will make you realize just how far love will make you go....

'Tis the season of pastel bonnets, painted eggs and normal-sized adults wearing giant bunny suits. Which can only lead to one thing -- very awkward family photos. The good news is that all those forced smiles and uncomfortable reactions are also excellent reminders of why spending time with children is...

The best medicine for a marital spat is often a healthy dose of laughter. Clicking through these photos from AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com -- a site dedicated to showcasing uncomfortably hilarious snaps -- will bring a smile to both of your faces this Valentine's Day, and ensure you won't go to bed angry...

Well, the most awkward time of the year is upon us and 'tis the season of taking family photos. So, we here at AFP wanted to pass along our knowledge to help you and your family create a memorable and cringe-worthy holiday photo.

Peace & Joy,

Mike & Doug

This year, let us give thanks to all of those moments we tried to remember what exactly we're giving thanks for.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Mike & Doug
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There are few things more rewarding than having a pet. They love us unconditionally, shower us with attention, and actually help us live longer. So, what can possibly be awkward about our animal BFFs? Well . . . nothing. In fact, we're the awkward ones. We adore our pets, but...

It all starts with the best of intentions. Mom and Dad, feeling that the family needs to spend more time together, decide that we should take a vacation ... but between the itineraries, the sunburns, and the sing-alongs, the only thing relaxing about a family vacation is when we finally...

Happy Father's Day from AFP!

Love,

AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com

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To the woman who brought us into the world and has earned the right to do things her way. Happy Mother's Day!

Love,
AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com

The "Awkward Family Photos" book is available where all books are sold and makes the perfect awkward gift for Mom's big day.

It's a time for cuddly bunnies, dressing up in Sunday's best, and decorating the Easter eggs... but then you blow up the adorable bunny to freakish proportions, your Sunday's best is open to interpretation, and those colorful eggs don't make the most festive ornaments and you have the ingredients for...

It's "the big one"-- the day we commit to spending the rest of our lives with that special someone. Well, with that kind of pressure come lot of awkward moments and fortunately, the wedding photographer is there to capture them all. To celebrate the start of the wedding season, Awkward...

'Tis the season of awkwardness -- posing for the holiday card, spending quality time with those relatives who've had one too many egg nogs, and unwrapping another pair of socks. To celebrate the cringiest time of the year, AFP has put together a collection of our favorite awkward holiday memories...

It all starts with the best of intentions. Mom and Dad, feeling that the family needs to spend more time together, decide that we should take a vacation ... but between the itineraries, the sunburns, and the sing-alongs, the only thing relaxing about a family vacation is when we finally...

Since starting AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, we have received so many wonderfully strange family pet photos that we decided they needed a home of their own. Whether it be the whole clan posing with their dogs, dressing up (or being dressed with) their cats, or getting cuddly with a wild animal,...

The fourth. It's a time for Dad to overcook the burgers, for Mom to to cover us from head to toe in red, white, and blue, and for the whole family to load beach chairs and blankets into the car so we can enjoy the same fireworks show we've seen...

The pictures and text below are from the blog AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com. These pics and many more are featured in the new "Awkward Family Photos" book out in stores today... just in time to make Mom's big day a little more awkward.

Mom. She's known for her perms, constantly mispronouncing...

The pictures and text below are from the book Awkward Family Photos You can check out the Awkward Family Photos blog here.

Family: They're the people we love, the people we trust and confide in, the people we identify with. but there's something else about family that isn't...