A heartwarming family film documenting the Ketchum family's everyday moments in Niles, MI. From baking muffins with their twin boys to the unexpected joy of eggs making a recurring appearance, this session beautifully captures the simple, meaningful moments of family life. Watch as these precious memories unfold in this unforgettable family film.

You probably remember that feeling—the one when you know your family is about to change and grow. I can relate, and I know how overwhelming it can feel to prepare for the arrival of a new little one. This Granger family asked me to document this precious time before their life changes once again, knowing that everything will look different soon. Their session truly captured the beauty of now, while they eagerly await the arrival of their next baby.

A crisp fall afternoon in the apple orchard became the perfect setting for a family film and photo session filled with giggles, wagon rides, and memories worth preserving.

It was our combined birthday party. I think I was turning 10 or 11, so my sister was turning 8 or 9. Dad borrowed the video camera from his friend for a week or two. There were 10 of us running around our backyard. We were showing off for the camera. Knock-knock jokes. Cartwheels. Dad did a goofy stop-motion of all of us disappearing and then reappearing. It was fun, and I probably remember it because there is video evidence. Otherwise, I don’t really have a memory from that party that’s not attached to the footage.

A special kind of magic happens when you have a real moment mixed with sweetness captured on film.

Like many of you, I place a high value on sentimentality, but also on realism. A little tantrum here, a “blooper” there… adding just a drop or two of reality into your film grounds it and takes away the lie that “my family isn’t perfect so I can participate in a session like this”.