What is Family Videography?

Discovering a New Way to Chronicle Family Life

Family Videography, a modern way of family storytelling that captures the heartwarming moments and milestones throughout a family’s journey. It’s no longer about shaky, long footage from the past, but about artistically produced, elevated videos of our family moments. It’s your memories preserved in live motion, it’s your children’s voice, laughter and personality bottled up in a film. Imagine being able to relive a specific moment or chapter in your family’s life, frame by frame, with the quality and eye for aesthetic created by a professional. 

Understanding Family Videography

This new approach to documenting family life is a specialized form of film production that reflects on the unique stories, personalities, and connections within your family. It can be as simple as me documenting your family as you are in your home or it can be a film created from one of your photography sessions with me. It goes beyond the simplicity of traditional home videos captured on your smartphone and includes elements of storytelling, cinematography, and professional editing, making each video a timeless masterpiece.

 Capturing Milestones through Family Films

Milestones are pivotal moments that give meaning to our lives. From a baby’s first steps to  your children’s graduation day, family videography captures these milestones in a way that photos and traditional videos will never be able to. Through creative storytelling, these videos serve as a vivid reminder of these precious moments, preserving them for generations to come.

The Enduring Impact of Capturing Family Moments

These elevated family videos hold immense emotional, educational, and sentimental value. They allow future generations to connect with their heritage and understand their family history in a deeply personal way. The experience of watching these videos triggers a sense of nostalgia, giving us a chance to relive those beautiful moments. Imagine a cinematic time capsule of all the little details that will soon become a blur in your mind. 

Investing in Professionally Crafted Elevated Family Videos

Investing in an artistically crafted family video has so many benefits, most important being for your children’s memories, for both your and their legacy. A way for them to look back on their childhood, a way for you to see how your children see you and to give you a different perspective. Creative storytelling through these videos are not just visually appealing but emotionally captivating. The timeless value these videos hold make them a worthwhile investment for generations. 

Different Types of Family Films

Family films are bottled up moments captured artistically through movement, sound, light & love. There are various ways we can document your family through a film:

Love Letter Family Films

The love letter films featured in the link below are an opportunity for a parent to narrate a letter to your children. These personalized and highly emotional narrated films are such a special way to communicate any special messages or words to your loved ones. Families who create a family trust or estate planning often include these films along with their cherished items to pass down to their children to one day for them to watch in the future. Watch a love letter film here.

Vacations: Bringing Memories to Life

Whether you’re embarking on an exotic adventure or enjoying a relaxing getaway, family vacations hold a special place in our hearts. They are moments of escape from the routine, a chance to bond with loved ones and create shared experiences. Professional family films allow you to transform these memories into vivid time capsules that transport you back to the sights, sounds, and emotions of your vacation. Did you know I take on a handful of destination clients a year? You can read more about my destination sessions here.

Celebrating Milestones

In the art of milestone shoots, my lens becomes a storyteller, weaving narratives of growth, love, and achievement. I am there to encapsulate each milestone with unparalleled detail and emotion.

These shoots are not just about snapping pictures; they are about freezing those fleeting moments in time when a child’s eyes light up with wonder, when a parent’s pride shines through, or when a couple’s bond is sealed with a kiss. I create a comfortable and relaxed environment, allowing the genuine connections and emotions to unfold naturally. Whether it’s a sweet 16 birthday bash or a couple’s anniversary, my approach is to blend into the background, becoming a silent observer, while ensuring every significant glance, every heartfelt smile, and every tender touch is captured for eternity. 

The beauty of milestone shoots lies in the power to transport you back to those cherished moments, rekindling the joy and nostalgia as you relive each milestone, celebrating the journey of life with unbridled passion and love.

Key Milestones for Newborns & Infants: Preserving Every Precious Moments

For parents, the first few years of a child’s life are filled with countless milestones. From their first smile to their first steps, these precious moments pass by in the blink of an eye. Professional family films offer a unique opportunity to capture these milestones in a way that photography alone cannot fully convey.

With the help of my professional family videography services,  we can create a collection of videos that beautifully document your child’s growth and development throughout their first year. From their newborn session to crawling and walking, these videos become cherished treasures that allow you to relive the joy and wonder of your child’s early years. In my First Year collective I offer my clients options to create a first year film using clips from each of their milestone sessions from maternity, newborn, 6 month and 1 year. These films are a beautiful way to document the transition in that first year of life both for you as a mother and for them as children.

Bottle Your Memories

In essence, creating professional family films or “home videos” is a modern approach to preserving family history. It allows us to capture, share, and relive those heartwarming moments that define our family’s journey. So, whether it’s a baby’s first year, your annual family session or documenting your family in your home, consider investing in a professionally crafted family video with me. 

Ready to bottle up your family’s milestones in a beautifully crafted video? Inquire with me today. Let me help you preserve your family’s story for generations to come.