Nashville Family Videographer | A Film Session with The Brisky Family
It is always an honor to be invited into a family’s home to document their story through film and photography. But when my client is also a talented family filmmaker herself? That’s the biggest compliment I could ever receive.
I’ve admired and followed Neeli Brisky for a long time. We often chat about our work and encourage one another, so when Neeli shared she was expecting, she immediately reached out about creating a family film. My answer was an enthusiastic yes!
The Perfect Timing for a Family Film in Knoxville
As luck would have it, Neeli lives just a few hours away near Knoxville, Tennessee. Shortly after her baby was born, I happened to be traveling to Knoxville, which made the timing absolutely perfect for us to connect and capture her family’s story.
Meeting Neeli in person felt like reuniting with an old friend. She radiates kindness and carries a peaceful spirit that instantly made me feel at home. Watching her love on her three boys alongside her supportive husband was such a gift.
A Family Story Filled with Gratitude
Neeli’s journey to motherhood is filled with love and resilience. When she and her husband first tried to grow their family, they faced struggles. During that time, they adopted their first son ... and soon after, discovered she was pregnant. That blessing gave them two boys close in age, and now they’ve welcomed their third baby, another sweet boy.
To say that three boys feels like a dream come true for Neeli and her husband would be an understatement. Their gratitude for this season is evident in every smile, laugh, and tender moment.
Capturing Real Life Moments
One of my favorite parts of this documentary family film was capturing the boys together. The older two adore their little brother ... their voices, giggles, and excitement add so much life to the story. Their dad was incredibly hands-on, bringing energy and laughter to every moment with his boys.
What shines through this film is not just the beauty of this family, but also their joy in the everyday. These are the memories that will be cherished for decades ... not staged, not forced, but real and full of love.
Telling Your Family’s Story in Nashville + Beyond
Family films are such a powerful way to remember life as it truly is. From quiet moments to playful laughter, they preserve the heart of your family right now.
If you’re in Knoxville, Nashville, or anywhere in Tennessee and want a documentary family photographer and filmmaker to capture your family in an authentic way, I’d love to create something meaningful for you.
Reach out to me here to book your family film session.
Nashville Family Photographer + Filmmaker | The Hartsfield Family Film October 2024
I really should sit down and count how many films this family has had! They had a mini film done way back in 2017 or 2018, when I first started in video. They have had a family film every year for many years. This year was my favorite film to date (I think I say that every year!). I feel like we really nailed their connection on a deeper level. I loved shooting at sunset and getting dad playing soccer with their son while mom carved a pumpkin with their daughter. Then we went out back and they played on the swings all together. This family laughs SO hard y'all. They play hard and love hard. They made pizzas out back and had a picnic... and roasted marshmallows to have s'mores - such a perfect fall evening together. If you want to have a typical Saturday filmed with your family, I would LOVE TO CHAT!
Nashville Family Photographer + Filmmaker | The Flom Family
It was such an incredible experience filming The Flom Family, famously known for their TikTok and IG accounts (https://www.instagram.com/jordanflom/ ) and (https://www.instagram.com/flompartyof6/)with hilarious videos of dad, Jordan, building infamous objects for his triplet boys. This family is so down to earth and are incredible parents to a 4 year old daughter and infant triplet boys. They wanted me to film some of what a day in the life looks like for their family, showing the beauty in the chaos. They LOVED their film and want to do it annually.During the film, I could tell we were accidentally focused more on the babies than their daughter, so I suggested each of them do a one on one activity with her so when she watched the film back, she felt balanced in the way it played out. I think during this season of raising infant triplets, it can be super easy to accidentally over focus on the babies during a film session, since thats what most of the focus has to be sometimes. I try to watch for these things so when they watch their film back, everyone feels loved and represented. We also chatted after about each year, the two identical boys of the triplets wearing something that identifies them. This wasn't an issue because they dont have issues knowing who is who, but years from now that might be more challenging looking back!If you would like your own family filmed, reach out to me here and let's chat!
Nashville Family Photographer + Filmmaker | The Whitley Family
I am often times, hired by other photographers, and it's literally the BEST compliment of my work. Filming and photographer the life of a local photographer, Mandy Whitley, was no exception. I truly enjoyed learning their story of how their lives have evolved over the years. Being with her and her husband and son and watching them love him immensely. It was truly an honor and SO fun. I love how their film came together, the song and the the feel of the entire thing - just gives me goose bumps. If you are thinking of having a family film, please reach out to me!
Franklin, TN Family Photographer | The Swope Family Film + Photos
I hate to sound like a broken record, but it is such a huge blessing to be called to do this work. It is my purpose in life, to film families and births. To be asked to come into a family's home and create an heirloom video of their life together... it's beyond words. To get to see their joy in watching their film and feel their gratitude that gets deeper with each passing year that we film... It's been an absolute joy.
I spent a few hours with The Swope Family, capturing their sunny fall days they spend in the garden, playing card games together, their three kiddos loving one another so well. I loved capturing the newness of their eldest daughter teaching their younger daughter to knit. How they love cooking dinner together and eating tacos.
This family loves spending time together. Even in the hard seasons, you see their love and dedication. Their support for one another. and how their parenting has fostered 3 siblings who love each other well. (Don't worry, they fight too😂😂)
Enjoy their film and some photos from their session!
The Swope Family | October 2023 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
The Howard Family's 3rd Family Film | Nashville Family Photographer Jennie Pyfferoen
For the 3rd year in a row, I traveled down to Tampa Florida to capture The Howard Family. Since year 1, they have added a baby and their older two have changed tremendously.
This family is among my absolute favorite families to film and photograph. They cherish their films deeply and feel it's very important to bring me down each year to film them. This year, we began at the beach at Fort De Soto State Park and then drove back to their home to capture their typical beach day looks like. It was unbelievable.
After they received their film back, they each wrote a testimonial for me. I wanted to share those with you here.
From Dad:
"When my wife told me three years ago she wanted to book a session with Jennie I wasn’t really sure what to expect, it was more than we had ever invested in photos before. The shoot itself was stress free unlike any other session we’ve booked. When I saw our first film Jennie did for us and the gallery of images it was then that I really understood the meaning behind Jennie’s work and value it holds, truly priceless.
It seems like we blinked, and our babies now have their own personalities and dreams, practically becoming young adults. We treasure the time that we can spend together with them, and it's important for us to capture the joy of those moments. For three years now, Jennie has given us wonderful memories to treasure, and we're excited for her to help us capture more memories for many years to come."
From Mom:
"We've been lucky to have Jennie capture our family three times now, and her films are hands down my favorite things ever to invest in. The latest one is super special to me. She caught our gang of five, around the time it had hit me that our third kiddo would be our last baby. That made Jennie's film extra meaningful because it's the last time she'll catch any of my little ones at the one-year-old stage.
These films are like family treasures. They're not just about us right now; they're about us forever. One day, when it's all that's left, these films will mean everything. I feel so lucky to have these memories, and Jennie has this way of turning our everyday chaotic moments into something magical. Jennie’s offerings are SO much deeper than just family photos, I truly wish everyone could have the experience of watching a film back that Jennie shot of their family. Words cannot even describe it. If you want someone to turn your family moments into pure magic, go with Jennie – you won't regret it."
If you would like for me to film and photograph your family, whether it's local to Nashville or traveling to you, I would be thrilled to chat!
The Bean-Howard Family | October 2023 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
Real life with the McGowan Family | Nashville TN Family Photographer + Filmmaker
I spent a few hours capturing The McGowan Family back in August. It was truly special. Capturing their nighttime routine of playing in the street, dinner and prayers, reading and their silly bedtime routine! I have never seen a bedtime routine like this before 😂I loved watching them parent two littles. One, just walking and a sweet toddler boy who loves trains. I loved capturing dad wrangling two dogs and two kids, while one melted down... is it mean if I laughed and photographed it simultaneously? 😂 As a parent of older kids, I find this much more amusing now 😂I adored watching dad skate board down the road in front of their house ... Dads are amusing to capture with their kids... they typically act like gigantic big kids 😂I felt so honored to capture these memories for mom. The memories she knows she will miss one day as they grow older. The toddler was about to get a big boy room, she wanted their family captured right before that big change. 🥺Enjoy their film and some photos from their session! If you are interested in films, reach out to me and we can chat more!
The McGowan Family | August 2023 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
Franklin, Tennessee Family Photographer | The Douglass Family
During my time with The Douglass Family, I was filled with joy, happiness, love, laughter and connection. Their home has such a warm cozy, safe to be yourself, feeling. It might seem like chaos, to do a family film with four children. But I promise, it works out! All sessions do, simply because I am patient and know what I'm doing ? Families trust me - and that makes or breaks the session. I have been blessed beyond measure to gain the clients I have. I love meeting new and old clients each year. Seeing their children grow and their family change year after year. Its the biggest blessing and highest honor (as cheesy as that may seem!)
The Douglass Family spent their morning baking their favorite food - they genuinely love baking together. Sometimes other clients say to me "we don't bake together so I don't know how we would do a film" and my response to that is that... these families bake in their films because they bake together regularly. The film and photography sessions are aimed for what YOUR family does together. That's the whole point - YOUR REAL LIFE.
This family had such beautiful and meaningful audio... their laughter on the trampoline and their mother reading to them on the sofa. Sounds that are apart of their daily life. Sound is so powerful.
Our memories deserve sound and movement.
Without sound and movement, the story is not fully told.
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The Douglass Family | February 2023 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
