My camera and I love this family. I’ve filmed and photographed them twice a year for eight years. They feel like family. When I launched family films, this mama was the first to leap. During our photo sessions prior to films, she was always commenting on her kids’ laughter, voices, movement, and personalities. Her heart […]

I often say that photos are concealing and video is revealing. It’s why I think some clients might feel hesitant about a family film. I dreamed of a branding film that would capture my heart for my clients, my purpose for this business, and my passion for filmmaking. I wanted clients to see how easy […]

By now, it’s no secret that your home is my favorite location. Here are the characteristics that make other locations second best—and advice for choosing an outdoor location (if you must). I have this not-so-quiet conviction that your memories in 20 years won’t crave images of your family frolicking backlit in a field. Some field […]

I loved meeting these awesome new parents and celebrating their sweet boy. It wasn’t hard to pick up on their playfulness as a couple and the joy they’re finding in their new adventure. Their delight was palpable! Newborn sessions are special to me because I know how tired and frayed new parents are. Remembering how […]

Let’s chat about BEACH FILMS. As filmmakers, we love them for the visuals and hate them for the audio. Though wind and waves compete for clean voice capture, the beach is one of my favorite places to film. I would never encourage a full family film on a beach but it’s a beautiful setting for […]

When my kids’ last day of school finally arrives each year, summertime fun accelerates—but so does the pace of life for a visual artist like me. I love snatching my kids back from the clutches of academia but, oi, what a balancing act life becomes. If you’re a summer client, your photos and films may […]