Precious Everyday Moments | Cincinnati Family Film & Photo Session
Some sessions just stay with you — and this one is absolutely one of them.
For today’s post, I’m doing something a little different. I want to share some of the family’s own words from their pre-session questionnaire, because this mama perfectly captured everything I hope my family films stand for — love, connection, and the beauty in the ordinary.
A Glimpse Into Their Story
Before every family film, I send a short questionnaire to help me understand your life, rhythm, and the moments you want to remember most.
This Cincinnati mama did such a beautiful job expressing her hopes for their session — I found myself replaying her answers in my head while editing. You can see her words come to life throughout their film.
Here’s what she shared:
“Everett LOVES life! Everything is funny to him, and when he laughs, he laughs with his entire body. He throws his head back, claps his hands, and his eyes squint shut when he smiles. That sound is my favorite in the world. We love that he exudes joy all day, every day.”
Can you already picture that? His energy filled the whole session.
Their Perfect Saturday
“A perfect Saturday is slow. In the evening, we gather at the kitchen island; I prep food, Justin mixes a new seasonal cocktail, and Everett watches and ‘helps.’ We play records, grill outside, and chase Everett around the yard before dinner.”
That’s the kind of everyday magic I live for — the slow, simple moments that will mean everything later.
What They Wanted to Remember
“Since becoming Everett’s mama, I’m acutely aware of how quickly time passes. These everyday moments are so precious to me — our time together as three — and this is what I want to capture. Our simple weekend routine, the silliness, the fun. It’s the ordinary things I’ll miss most when this season is over.”
That right there is exactly why I create family films — to preserve what’s real, imperfect, and fleeting.
Their Legacy in Motion
Everett’s mom said she wants to build a library of annual family films they can look back on year after year — a collection of their family’s love, growth, and everyday joy.
What a beautiful goal. This film feels like the perfect first chapter.
A Family That Truly Gets It
This family was a dream to work with. They understood that film sessions aren’t about performing — they’re about being. Just spending time together, laughing, playing, cooking, cuddling, and letting me quietly document it all.
From Everett’s little giggles and “grill grill” repetition, to the sound of records playing in the kitchen, every moment told the story of a family who loves deeply and lives fully.
And that pig noise? I laughed out loud editing it. Those tiny sounds are the heartbeat of these films — the details that will make you smile decades from now.
If you’ve been dreaming of capturing your family’s everyday moments — laughter in the kitchen, bedtime cuddles, a Saturday morning routine — I’d love to create a film that feels like you.