Family Films

Newborn and infant sessions are special to me because I know how tired and frayed new parents are. Remembering how the first year felt for me, I want to shower new parents with my time and attention. My hope is to leave them feeling a little more celebrated. These long days and sleepless nights chasing […]

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 […]

This past year I trained as a Legacy Video coach with Inheritance of Hope. I first learned about this faith-based organization from a Chiaroscuro client—their mission is to support families facing terminal illness through support groups, family retreats, Legacy Videos, and more (inheritanceofhope.org). Their mission aligns so closely with my passion work with Chiaroscuro, and […]

It’s been a joy to journey with this sweet family for the past three years. I met both of their adorable girls in the hospital and have documented their growth over the first year with sessions at 1, 6, and 12 months. I’ve visited their vacation home and celebrated the grandparents. This past weekend, I […]