As a family videographer, I’ve learned that it’s not just the smiles or the sunlight that make memories come alive—it’s the laughter echoing through the trees, the shuffle of little feet on gravel paths, the wind catching a child’s giggle mid-spin. Sound and movement are the heartbeat of a memory. They turn a simple moment […]

I’m always thrilled to film and photograph a couple while they’re still expecting. The babies I meet in utero and/or the hospital hold a special place in my heart. It’s not that they occupy more space in my heart than other kiddos I meet and celebrate. I just knew them when they were a twinkle. […]

“[Art] is the call to self-express…It’s not necessarily to understand ourselves or be understood. We share our filter, our way of seeing, in order to spark an echo in others. Art is a reverberation of an impermanent life. Michelangelo’s David, the first cave paintings, a child’s finger-paint landscapes—they all echo the same human cry, like […]

When “The boys love stuffies” is an understatement, you know you need to document it for posterity. 😄 I treasure this family and their bright, inquisitive boys. These are parents who truly revel in their kids and know how to enter into their imaginary worlds. This week, when rebooking, mom wrote, “ I am reminded […]

My heart and my camera are this woman’s for life. When my youngest (Cora), who has an underdeveloped left hand, decided she wanted to play violin, MaeLynn took her on as a student. Despite the challenge only two full-grown fingers presented, MaeLynn told me, “I want to be a part of her story.” …and then […]

I recently stumbled upon an audio recording of my girls, ages 5 and 3, chatting away (and competing for airtime) in the back seat. It’s insanely cute. I must have been fully present in the moment and aware that I’d want to remember their little voices one day. The recording instantly snapped me back to […]