A military dad is getting a lot of attention after showing his softer side in a touching photo shoot with his daughter.

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Keven Porter is a U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor. His wife, Lizette Porter, of Oceanside, California, told ABC News that the shoot was a total surprise to her husband, who at first was a bit hesitant to partake.

“My husband had no idea what was going to happen until we showed up to the shoot,” said Lizette. “He was hesitant at first but after a little talking, I was able to convince him. He would do anything for Ashley.”

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Near the end of the longest day of the year, Georgians rest atop Stone Mountain to watch the sunset behind the Atlanta skyline. (Richard Watkins/AJC)

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