The Franke Family Film + Photos
“I just hope I never forget what he feels like in my arms… the way he snuggles with me, smiles at us, giggles… Every day he’s changing and I just want to never forget these days of becoming a mom for the first time. He’s my first baby, so I want to remember literally everything. Remember how these quiet days of COVID have been some of our best. We’re so, so lucky to get to spend all this time together. While we aren’t ‘doing’ much, it feels like just being together is everything.”
That was Krystal’s why.
It took me right back to when it was just my husband, myself, and our first baby. Getting married is a big transition, but welcoming a baby into your world is something entirely new. Suddenly, every day is a mix of learning—about yourself, your partner, and this tiny new person who needs you for everything.
The sleepless nights. The questions no one can answer for you: Will I ever sleep again? Will I ever feel rested? Could I possibly love another baby as much as I love this one? Those first days are a blur of joy, exhaustion, and wonder. And they are like nothing else.
Baby Photography + Family Films
Krystal and I first connected online through our shared love of family filmmaking. As fellow photographers, we both know the struggle—there are plenty of photos of our kids with their dads, but rarely ones of us with them. That’s why creating this film for Krystal was such an honor.
And oh, the love. The way Zach and Krystal look at each other left such an impression on me. Their affection is genuine and constant. One of Krystal’s wishes for her film was:
“I hope Leo never forgets how much Zach and I love each other. I want my kids to know how important our marriage is first and foremost. We will love all our babies, but our love for each other will always come first. I hope they look back and are proud of how we prioritized each other and loved each other in front of them.”
I think we nailed it.
A Slice of a Saturday
The Franke Family Film follows just a few hours in their home—morning diaper changes, a bottle, playtime, and breakfast. Simple things, but oh so real.
Krystal put it beautifully:
“The monotony of being a parent in general sometimes drives me crazy. Another diaper change, another bottle, another chore. But I know I’ll miss it so much. I try to remind myself of that constantly, especially when I just feel worn down and tired.”
I think every parent can relate. You’re desperate for a break, but as soon as you put the baby down, you miss them. That’s the paradox of parenthood.
Why This Film Matters
This film isn’t about perfection. It’s about truth—the snuggles, the routines, the little looks of love. It’s a time capsule of this exact season, one that will feel priceless years from now when the days of bottles and baby giggles are behind them.
I hope you love watching this film as much as I loved creating it.
Ready for your own Family Film Story?
If you’d like to bottle up your family’s real, everyday magic, I’d love to create something just for you. These films grow more meaningful with time—an heirloom you’ll treasure forever.