Nashville, Tennessee Family Photographer | The Martin Family
I got to spend a morning with The Martin Family at their Nashville RV site. This family began full time RVing across the country a few years ago. They homeschool or "roadschool" their two children and get to spend a lot of time together seeing so many cool places! They have such an amazing story to tell from adopting two children, separately, to now being a full time rv family. You can follow their journey over on Instagram.As someone who loves leaving the rat race behind as much as possible ... I was absolutely thrilled when they asked me to film their family. We took our first RV trip out west last summer and I fell in LOVE! I would totally RV full time if my husband's job was remote! It is so freeing. and we already homeschool :)We captured their favorite book that talks about what it was like to adopt these two precious boys. The book was titled "When God Found Us You" . We videoed a lot of laughter and fun with legos. and then they hopped on their gator and rode to the back of their property. It was an absolutely beautiful day for December! (ps. this post contains affiliate links).I really hope you enjoy this very unique family film! Their photos and video both came out beautiful!
The Martin Family | December 2022 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo. 
Thompson's Station, Tennessee Family Photographer | Spending a morning at home with The Whisten's
I was watching a documentary last night and a young boy had lost his father when he was only 2 years old. He said that even though he did not have any memories of his father, the home movies he had helped him to form memories.
Even though we seem to video and photograph everything with that device in our hands, those videos often times are lost in the digital world. Nothing comes of them.
My clients hire me so that I can manage that for them. I can create a keepsake customized to the memories my clients find most meaningful. One they are able to rewatch often.
Im SO glad The Whisten’s hired me to capture their meaningful moments, their day to day and their connection with their son. It was a beautiful morning being inspired by observing their awe and love for one another.
Capturing a regular Saturday filled with your mundane routine on video shows you how beautiful and nostalgic these small moments really are. How, in these simple mundane minutes, we are actually leaving a legacy and building a life and family. It was an honor to film The Whisten's at their home they recently moved into in Thompsons Station. They are also expecting their second child in the fall and I will have the pleasure of filming their family with their new baby shortly after. I feel so incredibly grateful they have hired me to capture their favorite moments in life.
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Franklin, TN Family Photographer | Saturday Mornings with The Kessenger's
When you are reading to your small child, the importance of these memories may not hit you until they are older and more independent, reading all on their own. Then it hits you hard, where you feel equally proud and nostalgic as they read those precious words that they spent months learning to read. During those younger years, time seems to move more slowly.... But then in the middle of elementary school, time picks up and goes at warp speed. As parents of older children, we came to understand this the hard way. As your family film maker and photographer, I want to freeze as much of this for you so later, you'll have the ability to fully immerse into your memories.
By the time they turn 10, you start to be fully aware of how it seems like daily, they become increasingly independent. One thing many don't realize about this age... is that for many its the last time they will look like a child... they are about to go through puberty and rapidly turn into a child who looks like an adult. It's shocking and awesome at the same time. I am so glad we have family films before my oldest son, Atticus, went through puberty at age 11. He is now 12 and 5'7" and looks like a man doing parkour in my home. He acts like a 12 year old but looks 15.
Spending a Saturday morning with The Kessenger family at their franklin, TN home was filled with warmth and joy. Watching them play out in their backyard, play Guess who and read all snuggled up.... It fills me with this joy that is indescribable. Listening to their laughter brings tears to my eyes.
If you love this film and want one of your own.... contact me.
Franklin, TN In-Home Family Photography | The Swope Family Film
Spending the morning with the Swope Family was so inspiring. Im in awe of their ability to have both parents home and have a large presence in their children’s lives. This is one of the most connected families I have ever filmed.
Their love and bond are so evident when you’re able observe it. The way they all interact with a calm and patience with one another is the proof of their hard work and dedication to be the most intentional parents.
I know in 20 years, this video and any future films I make of their family will be the most powerful thing they own.
The day was absolutely perfect. The weather was calm and enjoyable - a precious spring day on their land in Primm Springs, just outside of both Fairview, TN and Franklin, TN. They have the most adorable white modern home. They have gorgeous large windows with no screens like I see often in family films made in Australia. They have really high ceilings and gorgeous tall cabinets. Their home is 100% drool worthy. You don't need a nice home to have a family film. My client's homes vary widely - and I love that. I am one who can admire the most extravagant home and the cozier smaller home as well (I prefer the smaller cozier for myself).
It was awesome seeing Forest grow so much since his newborn session last fall. He has gotten even cuter and so big. He always has the biggest smile on his face.
I love that my clientele is very diverse. All body sizes, skin colors, and income levels hire me. They do all tend to be more intentional in their parenting though - that I have noticed.
As I edited this film, I wanted to recreate the dreaminess that their life is - its what it feels like when you are with them. Like they're living out this dream of being at home in the country with their 3 children... homeschooling and raising really good humans with big hearts.
My favorite scenes were when dad was dancing with his girls. I felt so much emotion watching them dance, thinking, someday, he will dance with each of them on their wedding day.
Franklin, TN Family Photographer | Richardson Family Family Film
I was so honored to spend a morning capturing The Richardson family on one of the first beautiful spring days in Franklin, TN. I could have (and told them) spent the entire day doing a day in the life with them. It was THAT much fun. And Their son Ryder, is absolutely hilarious. The hardest part of my day was trying to not laugh, so I could keep my video skills on point.
I often times hear parents say their family is far too much of a hot mess to have a film. Their kids are too crazy, their house is too messy.
This film is my favorite so far in 2022. It is filled with what it feels like to live their life. Its messy, joyful, and feels like a dream.
Let me tell you that these families make the BEST films. Not because the film comes out a hot mess etc. but when the kids are allowed to be themselves and the house is not stressed about and the primary focus becomes connection and living fully, the film and the photo just radiate love and joy. There is so much beauty in that chaos - that you dont have the time to see.
What makes my clients unique is that they seem to get that time is passing by too quickly, that if they are not intentional in their living, they will miss it and if they are not intuitional in capturing their real life memories, they wont have them later to reflect on. My clients are parents who slow down and live more intentionally.
When I work with clients, I want to know them as well I can - so I send them a questionnaire. The Richardson family had the most amazing answer for the question “What made you book a film with me?” And I wanted to share it:
“We can’t handle missing a single moment of the treasure that our kids are to us. We know time goes by and it’s beautiful and a gut punch all at once. We also know we won’t live in this house forever, but we have had some beautiful moments here and want video to document the season that it’s been for our family. Selah was born in this house, Ryder navigated a cross country move with us in this house. we’ve only been here not even two years but it’s been significant For our family.”
I knew after reading this, their film + photography session would be amazing. Their film will come weeks from now…. But for now… these photos tell an amazing story.
You should read my friend, Beth's blog about A birth she captured in Athens, Ohio.
Franklin TN Family Photographer | The Hartsfield's {Day in the life}
I have been photographing this family since their oldest was in momma's belly. It's been so fun to capture them as they have grown as a family. Im so blessed with clients who were with me with my old style of photography and have stayed with me into the family film transition.
Hartsfield | September 2021 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
We have done 3 films for this family (one was extended family as well) and Momma just loves the memories they provide. After posting her film to social media, she shared it with the words "photographs only capture so much" - which is so true. I do take photographs during the film sessions too, but film is the primary target.
we had so much fun riding on the golf cart (it would have been fun to have behind the scenes video of me hanging off the side of a golf cart, trying to live and take stable video footage), making stores, and watching this family connect with one another for a few hours. Their bedtime routine was full of giggles and their dinner time had so much fun conversation.
This is the review Lauren (momma) left me on my google page: "
I don’t have enough good things to say about Jennie and her work. I found and fell in love with her work in 2016 when I was pregnant with our first child. She photographed my maternity thru our daughter’s first birthday. At that point she was dabbling in some film so we would be a very short highlight film from our sessions-which I loved! So when she announced she was doing family films in 2018, I knew we had to book one. Our first film was that year when our daughter was a little over a year and a half. Watching that film for the first time was so heartwarming. We were able to do an extended family film in 2020. It is so special to have, and I’m so thankful to have such a beautiful video to share with our children when they are older. We decided to do another family film this year (2021) cause we had added a second child to our family since our first film. To say I was touched is an understatement. I didn’t know if was possible, but Jennie has outdone herself with this film. The dedication and love she puts into her work is something special. She had such an amazing gift to share, and I’m so thankful for her passion. If you have ever had a thought of using Jennie for a film, actually even if you haven’t, just book one. You won’t regret having that season of your life captured, even if it’s messy or chaotic. When you watch it back, you will have tears of joy and mourning (oh how the time flies) and be filled with smiles and thankfulness that such beauty was captured. My heart is so grateful"
While I was filming this family, it felt like a dream. The kids swinging on the swings - the giggles - the joy and love.
When I see a family interacting, I see the moments as memories, as precious snippets of time. The time we were on the golf cart was as amazing as it looks in the film (I was able to fully create that moment well) to show you how precious that time was. Mac, little brother, was obsessed with geese and repeated the word GEESE GEESE throughout the ride. Big sister - I just loved watching her enjoy catching the wind in her hair and she was just pure joy on that golf cart. These children don't even know they are living moments they will hold dear in their hearts forever, and now those moments are in the film. For them to later see and recall. It's too precious for words.
They're going to remember their daddy spinning them in blankets before bed, they will remember their momma's voice reading them a book by the fire. It makes me cry - and Im not in their family.
xoxo
Jennie
Franklin Family Photographer | The Lush Family Day in the life
Lush Family Film:
Your professional photo and or film sessions shouldn’t be based off of what your peers are doing or what social media tells you is cute.
It should be rooted in your own family’s story. Your own memories. I’m hearing that this new social media generation is getting to the season of life where their children are teens etc and wish they had more photos capturing their everyday.
They didn’t realize social media was influencing their decisions about their photo sessions. My generation chose to be bodily conscious and sought after what we saw on the gram. Things like Santa photos and sunflower fields. When none of that told the story of our family. None of this captured our Saturday’s snuggling, baking, fishing, or reading.
We don’t get this time back.
Throughout life we have a handful of absolutely life changing exhilarating moments. Those should 100% be on videos / photos.
There is nothing better than being able to relive those moments over and over.
Life isn’t guaranteed. We just don’t know when our last moments when our loved ones will be.
Unfortunately, I tend to see the value of video take place after a death. I’ll see someone say “I wish had more videos of him or her” or “I’m so glad I have these videos. I can hear their voice or see their facial expressions taking place”
Is there any way we can appreciate this before things happen? Can we realize the value and live intentionally enough to make sure the photos and videos are captured for the future.
Nashville, Tennessee Birth Photographer + Videographer | Crystal's Birth Video
Up until recently, I haven't been able to offer Birth Films or Photography. We dont have family that lives in the area and my kids were too young. But our lives have shifted. My husband's job is more flexible to be able to leave and come home midday if needed. My boys are now 9&12 and can stay at home for limited times.
For the past 4 years, I have had my dozen or so doulaand midwife friends beg me to do births. But I resisted for the reasons already mentioned, plus I really needed my sleep.
Crystal is amazing. I was crying as I was filming. I was in awe of her calm and bravery. Crystal has 2 girls and this was her 3rd. Her first two were hospital inductions. She’s a nicu nurse as well and dreamed of her home birth.
After Presley (her 3rd baby girl) was born, she said home birth unmedicated was significantly easier than hospital induction.
I was at her house for about 2 hrs before baby arrived earth side.
What I found most fascinating about this home birth was the lack of interference or commentary. Never did anyone announce how close to birth she was. How dilated she was. They were very hands off. They knew momma could birth. And they simply allowed it.
At one point crystal said “for a second I thought I could push but it went away” and the midwife replied “okay then don’t push”
Basically. Trust yourself.
Trusting your self is 95% of everything. And 100% of how a baby is birthed.
Crystal's Birth Midwife: https://www.sararosser.com
Crystal's Doula: https://www.rebirthingwellness.com
Crystal's Placenta Encapsulation: https://www.instagram.com/the.mamadoula/
Crystal took the time to write a review on my google page: "Jennie is so amazing!!! What she captured during my daughter's birth is absolutely priceless! Watching her video afterwards was such an empowering, whimsical, and spiritual experience!!! There were moments that had just happened days before that I had already forgotten, until I saw the video! My 2 yo, who was present at the birth, requests to watch the video frequently, she absolutely loves it. I can not wait for my youngest to be able to see the moment she came into this world! My only regret is not having any of her videos before now! If I were to ever have another birth, setting aside and prioritizing funds in order to have her there will be a must for me! I look forward to having her do family films for us in the future! Hands down she is THE BEST in the business! Her passion and talents are a true gift! And she truly cares about each and every client! Having her at our birth was absolutely a blessing from God! If you don't hire Jennie, you will regret it!"
Big Sister was there for her momma a lot. Both girls were in the room and absolutely not panicked about what was happening. Kids often have an internal sense of what is happening. It is so neat to watch.
This bottom image of dad, mom and baby ripped me to shreds emotionally. Just an absolutely amazing moment. Raw emotion. I would love to capture your birth! Let's chat.
xoxo
Jennie