Doting father David Beckham snaps pictures of Harper, three, as they enjoy a daddy - daughter day out 

He recently joked that he has turned into a taxi driver for his children since retiring from football. 

But it appears as if David Beckham has found himself a new career as a paparazzo as the 39-year-old hunk stepped out in London last week with daughter Harper where he couldn't resist snapping pictures of the cute tot. 

While Harper, three, ran ahead laughing, David took a number of snaps of her with his impressive digital camera. 

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Doting dad: David Beckham snapped pictures of his daughter Harper as they enjoyed a daddy - daughter day out in London last week 

Doting dad: David Beckham snapped pictures of his daughter Harper as they enjoyed a daddy - daughter day out in London last week 

Harper, whose mother is fashion designer Victoria, looked sweet in a furry coat with shoes.

And David, who is no slouch in the fashion department was handsome in black jeans and a black coat, along with a grey scarf and trainers.

His little princess: David held tight to Harper's hand as she happily chatted away during their outing 

His little princess: David held tight to Harper's hand as she happily chatted away during their outing 

Doting: David has admitted having a daugter after three boys is a completely different experience 

Doting: David has admitted having a daugter after three boys is a completely different experience 

Despite the dull February day he wore sunglasses and looked utterly delighted to be spending some quality time with Harper. 

When David wasn't taking pictures of his little princess, the duo walked along together holding hands.  

Along with Harper, David and Victoria have sons Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 12 and nine-year-old Cruz.

Can't miss a moment: David fiddled with his camera as they strolled around Westbourne Grove 

Can't miss a moment: David fiddled with his camera as they strolled around Westbourne Grove 

Papa-razzi: David had a rather impressive looking digital camera with him to capture every moment 

Papa-razzi: David had a rather impressive looking digital camera with him to capture every moment 

And although he loves all his children equally, David admitted that having a daughter is like nothing he ever expected.

 'To have a daughter is a whole different thing,' he previously said. 'I'm not saying I love my daughter more, but the boys are independent.'

When asked how he will cope when Harper eventually starts to date, David joked, 'She's not going out. She's going to be like Rapunzel — up in the tower.' 

Sweet moment: Beckham leant down for a chat with his daughter as they spent the day together 

Sweet moment: Beckham leant down for a chat with his daughter as they spent the day together 

Posing like a pro: With the Beckhams as her parents, Harper is no doubt used to posing for pictures 

Posing like a pro: With the Beckhams as her parents, Harper is no doubt used to posing for pictures 

She may be the youngest member of the family but Harper has a mind of her own and David has admitted in the past that getting her ready to go out in the mornings can take some time as she is so strong-willed.

'[Harper] gets her outfit ready the night before and then she gets up in the morning, we go down to get her ready and she changes her mind,' the athlete said on The Jonathan Ross Show.

He added, 'Then I'm in the room with Harper trying to pick out an outfit and anything which I pick out, which I think looks great, she puts back in.'

Stylish: David, who is no slouch in the fashion department was handsome in black jeans and a black coat, along with a grey scarf and trainers

Stylish: David, who is no slouch in the fashion department was handsome in black jeans and a black coat, along with a grey scarf and trainers

Sweet: Harper, whose mother is fashion designer Victoria, looked sweet in a furry coat with shoes

Sweet: Harper, whose mother is fashion designer Victoria, looked sweet in a furry coat with shoes

And Harper often picks out his clothes, with David explaining: 'All little girls are like this, honestly it's amazing to watch.

'She'll come in and she'll want to put my belt on or she'll want to dress me or she'll say 'Daddy wear these shoes with that', it's amazing actually.'

But it's not just outfits Harper has strong opinions on, the tot isn't afraid to criticise her dad.

He could be a pap: David seemed just as comfortable behind the camera as he is in front of it 

He could be a pap: David seemed just as comfortable behind the camera as he is in front of it 

Listen Daddy! Harper appeared deep in conversation with her famous father as they walked along 

Listen Daddy! Harper appeared deep in conversation with her famous father as they walked along 

Speaking to chat show host Jimmy Kimmel, David joked that Harper's comments have made him worry about his shape.

He said: ''I was bathing Harper and had got her out and was toweling her down when she said: 'Daddy I love you but I don't like you, you're so chubby!' I didn't think I was but.....!'

Although he is a world-class footballer with an OBE from Britain's Queen Elizabeth, David admitted that his sons are embarrassed by him so he does everything he can to make them self-conscious.

Speaking about bringing Brooklyn to school, he said: 'He asked me to park around the corner and he would walk round but I followed him and opened the window and shouted, 'Brooklyn I love you!'.'

Chubby! David recently revealed that Harper called him chubby recently and left him worried about his shape 

Chubby! David recently revealed that Harper called him chubby recently and left him worried about his shape 

Strong willed: She may be the youngest member of the family but Harper has a mind of her own and David has admitted in the past that getting her ready to go out in the mornings can take some time

Strong willed: She may be the youngest member of the family but Harper has a mind of her own and David has admitted in the past that getting her ready to go out in the mornings can take some time

David also revealed he gave Romeo a huge bear hug in front of his friends when he refused to kiss him and added: 'Victoria reminded them they had a cool dad but it made no difference.'

Beckham has retired from football and while he has been keeping busy modelling and promoting his new line of whisky, The Haig Club, he joked he sees himself a a taxi driver for the family.

He said: 'I'm keeping busy. I've become a taxi driver overnight. I'm like an Uber driver. From 7.30 in the morning I have dropoffs at four different schools. I pick Harper up at 12 then the boys at 4. Then the boys all train in a soccer academy every single night of the week until 9.30pm. To be honest it's great.' 

New role: Beckham has retired from football and while he has been keeping busy modelling and promoting his new line of whisky, The Haig Club, he joked he sees himself a a taxi driver for the family

New role: Beckham has retired from football and while he has been keeping busy modelling and promoting his new line of whisky, The Haig Club, he joked he sees himself a a taxi driver for the family

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