Children

Do you want to know a few of my favorite things? When their eyes first focus on you and are learning your face by heart. The way they smell—a sweetness that no one can quite name, but everyone recognizes. How they startle at nothing, arms flying wide. Whole-body sneezes that curl them up tight. Squeaky […]

Meet one of my incredible Chiaroscuro (chiaroscuro.amymurgatroyd.com) families! Not one but two of their children have faced harrowing genetic disorders requiring multiple hospitalizations and surgeries. The waves that tumble and pound us in life are shaping, and this dear family has been tenderly shaped by their story—and has bravely converted their pain into purpose. In […]

Throwback to this past fall and a fun and foliage-filled session with a family I first filmed years ago. I adore this mama. She shows up fully present, playful, and intent on capturing her kids just as they are…never worrying about the things that don’t matter. As I edited this film for her, I was […]

First-time film clients are the BEST! They are a blank slate I get to write on. Parents are always a touch nervous, but somewhere around 15 minutes in, they understand my rhythm and become more at ease. You know who breaks them in? The kids. Video gives them permission to MOVE a ton, unwind, and […]

Every so often, I’ve had to say goodbye to clients moving out of state, and in those cases, I’ve tried to put them in the hands of creatives in their area that I know and trust. What a treat when the same was done for me, and the crazy talented Carmen Dunham Photography referred this […]

This little fella fills my heart every single year with his joy, curiosity, and fearless sense of adventure. His highly intelligent mind is a thing of wonder. I love the way he deep-dives into subjects (currently trains) with such focus and delight. I’m inspired watching his amazing parents fan those sparks, encouraging his passions and […]