Family films are for every season of life — and for new and expectant parents especially, there is no season more worth preserving than this one. They are perfect for families who value presence over perfection and are willing to let their hearts open wide. Another good indicator of a good fit is that your mobile phone is already full of videos you take of your own family.

I welcome and celebrate all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, ages, and sizes. We are not a good fit if this makes you uncomfortable.

Editing video is more time-intensive than editing photos. A Year in the Life film alone takes 60-80 hours to craft. It includes weaving together footage from three sessions with your own phone footage from the year, all set to a licensed music soundtrack. The investment reflects that care. And here's what families consistently tell me: the value of their film only grows with time. Every year you watch it, it means a little more.

Yes, definitely! Each film session comes with ~20 photos, available in an online gallery 2-3 weeks after each session. These photos are taken while filming video and are typically more candid and less posed.

The honest answer? Before baby arrives. Once they're here, you won't have the bandwidth to think about booking anything — and that's completely normal. Reaching out during your second trimester gives us time to pencil in a flexible date and adjust as your due date approaches.

That said, if you're already postpartum and just coming up for air, you haven't missed it. Newborn sessions happen up to three months after birth, and the Year in the Life can begin at any point in that first year. Whenever you find this page, it's the right time.

Usually (but not always) there is one partner who is more reserved about the experience. My first suggestion is to get them involved. Show them other films I have made, have them on phone calls when we talk. Make sure they know what to expect. If that is hard to do because of busy schedules, know that they will warm up the day of. Once we get started filming, most people realize how easy it is and there are never any issues. So many times now, I've heard from the reluctant partner that they had "way more fun" than they anticipated.

Yes — and it's one of my favorite things to do. A newborn film captures what photos simply can't: the sounds, the movement, the realness of those early weeks that memory alone can't hold. You can start with a single Newborn & Milestone Film as a gentle introduction, or go all in with a Year in the Life film that documents your baby's entire first year. Not sure which is right for you? That's exactly what our first phone call is for.

I check in with my families a week before the session to discuss details and answer any questions. In case of illness, a two-day notice is appreciated and I'll do my best to accommodate your rescheduling needs. I'd ask for the same consideration if I or a member of my family falls ill. For outdoor sessions, weather is always a factor. If conditions look questionable, I'll be in close contact the days before and on the morning of the session.

I'm looking to capture meaningful footage of you — the full range of emotions that make life real. Sessions are activity-based, but an activity doesn't need to be extravagant. It will usually happen at your home or a place that's meaningful to your family. The best things to capture are the things you already do together. That's where the real magic lives.

It starts with a phone call. It is important to me that you are comfortable and understand the process. I'll answer all your questions and go over the details. Once you're ready to move forward, I'll send over the contract and set up automatic monthly payments to secure your package.

After nearly a decade of filming families, I've learned your kids don't care that you haven't lost the baby weight. You deserve to be seen for the incredible parent that you are. The most common thing I hear from clients is that they want to book a session to remember their kids in this stage of life. And despite not feeling their best, they know how important it is to document this time. Not just for them, but for their children. I know how to create space for you to feel comfortable, effortless, and beautiful, just as you are.

I have a pre-teen who is quite strong-willed and dislikes being in photos, so I totally get this one. I've wanted to push off photos because we were in a "hard season". I think one of my superpowers is finding the beauty in the struggle. You can trust me to do this. I'll follow your child's lead and if they melt down, I'll find the sweet moments after. My sessions are judgment-free zones. I get it and have been there.

The Newborn & Milestone Film is an intimate portrait of one person in one season — perfect for a new baby, a graduation, or any milestone big or small. It's a focused 2-hour session that results in a 2-3 minute film. The Day in the Life is the fuller family experience — up to 4 hours documenting your whole family's real everyday rhythms, resulting in a 3-5 minute film. Think of it this way: the Newborn & Milestone Film zooms in on one person, while the Day in the Life captures the whole beautiful picture.