Franklin TN Family Photographer | Helweg Family
When a momma hires me, my goal is to show them the amazing the amazing mother they are. I know many mothers (including me) are filled with self doubt.
Will I be enough for the human I love more than anything on this planet? How could I ever be enough? When nothing will ever be what my child deserves?
Momma. You are enough. Even with the flaws and mistakes we make, we are enough. Because we were chosen. Chosen to be their mother. And that in and of itself means you are enough.
Breathe it in. And say. I am enough. Because I choose love.
In 2022, our society has taught us to focus on the now. The immediate needs and wants. Social media has taught us to care about what we can share, what’s “sexy” according to Instagram. We as a society care less about what we will want or need a decade or two from now.
But I have chosen to listen closely to what people who are older than me say. They all say the same things.
Your “stuff” won’t matter. That Pinterest worthy kitchen, wont matter. Your $75K car, wont matter. What will you miss?
You will wish you were less busy. You will want more time. You will want to revisit the good ole days (PS, you’re in them right now).
I encourage you to live for your future self. Imagine being 65. Will you have stories to tell and share (in person, I dont mean share on social media). Will you have spent enough time with your loved ones.
Even the homeschool parents who have graduated kids tell me “I wish I had done less” - they spent years cramming academics into their kids and later realize it was not only unnecessary but it took away precious time.
Spend more time together, and capture those stories. The stories of your dinner times, your prayers, family game night, baking with your kids on Sunday. Whatever your story is, its worth telling.
I hear it often:
I want a family film but I think I should wait for ….
When I lose the weight…
When my house is renovated…
When my next baby comes….
When my child is a little older….
When we move to our new home….
When the weather is warmer…
When the leaves have fallen….
The thing is… it is already later than you think. And if you are always waiting for life to be more perfect than it is right now, then you’re missing the NOW.
It is already later than you think.
Our culture seems to be moving further and further away from a culture that supports and encourages moms in their mothering.
We normalize complaining about our children and our husbands. We normalize needing wine as a coping mechanism. We normalize unsuccessfully nursing. We normalize sending our infants and children off to institutions to be raised. We normalize making moms feel less than unless they’re running a household, raising children, having a successful career, all while maintaining sexiness. She isn’t enough unless she can do all the things without fail. Which is actually unsustainable. No wonder women don’t think they can homeschool.
I used to be that mom but I’m here to say it’s all lies. You can do less and be more worthy. You can have mechanisms that even when you’re in the busiest season, you’re happier and calmer than ever rather than exhausted and yelling. But we don’t help moms gain those skills. We just say “yeah girl I need wine too” instead of why are we so stressed and how do we find our happy?
Franklin Family Photographer | The Watson Family
Filming the Watson Family was such a dream. You can feel their immense love and deep connection. They are so enamored with their baby boy.
Watson Family Film:
Watson Family | February 2022.mp4 from Jennie Pyfferoen on Vimeo.
I’ve been a photographer for 12 years. I’ve photographed newborns more than anything overall. As a result, I have had many families who conceived the non traditional way. Ivf etc. once I even photographed a family who conceived by adopting an embryo ?
So amazing what science has done for families. What I have seen in these families is that, although every family loves their baby intensely. These families’ love for their babies is magnified.
Filming the Watson family was a dream. They love their baby boy, Lincoln, immensely. He was born via surrogacy and will be their only child. His grandfather is already building him the biggest most amazing tree house ever??
I felt so incredibly honored to give them this film. I was inspired by their immense love and deep connection. I cannot wait to see them again. If you are living your first year of parenting and want your family and new baby filmed, you can contact me here.
Nashville Birth Videographer + Photographer | The birth of Faye Susan
The Birth of Faye Susan. Baby girl #2 for the Phamvan Family. Just a small warning, there is a lot of intimacy in this video.
Baby Faye arrived 2 days after her due date. Everyone patiently awaited her arrival with the anticipation of a home birth. Around Thanksgiving, it was discovered that Faye was breech. This caused some concerns but the birth team remained positive that baby would turn. A version was
scheduled for December 1st. Stresses were starting to rise. But a few days prior to the appointment, baby finally turned! The family could move forward with the planned home birth. We all rejoiced and went back to our patient waiting.
Erin (momma) has fast babies. There is always a concern that baby might come before myself or the midwife can arrive. But, thankfully, everyone arrived right around 8 cm. Great right? we have time? HA! Baby arrived within 15 minutes of my arrival! Momma was in the shower for 5 or
so of those minutes. I was working on my settings in between walking out of the bathroom to defog my lens. I was still working on getting my settings adjusted to the bedroom light when she says "I'm bearing down!" When baby is literally coming, you have to settle in on your camera
settings and just shoot and pray. Her scene was set for birth, with low light and lots of ambiance. Peaceful music and and warm calm environment for baby's arrival. That can make focusing and having a brighter film difficult, but thats the reality of filming in real life. Some birth
photographers and videographers will bring lights or a flash, but I feel thats too disruptive to the birth environment. I have labored naturally and environment is everything.
After Faye was born, I spent the next few hours filming and photographing their family together, as big sister came to meet Faye and as baby was weighed and measured. I love that they planned champagne together afterwards, it was such a perfect ending to this birth video.
Having your birth videoed and photographed is one of the most amazing decisions a mother can make. They forever keep that first moment as her baby was born, her first words she spoke when she saw her baby for the first time... That first cry. There is nothing else like it. I had my 2nd
birth filmed and photographed and it is the most precious gift. Memories quickly fade after birth and recalling the moments becomes harder and harder. I just wish I had my first son's birth also on video. Don't miss the opportunity! Reach out to me and let's talk about capturing your birth.
Franklin Family Photographer | Day in the life
Franklin Family Photographer | Depippa Family Film
Capturing The Depippa Family felt like being wrapped up in a warm blanket on a cold day, sipping hot tea and cuddling by the fire. They have a sweet warm gentle connection that exudes love and determination. It is apparent that they prioritize connection and time together. They have
loads of fun together.
Filming this family was pure joy. The thing I loved most about this family was how you could feel the depth of their bond. I hope when you watch it, that you can feel the sense of togetherness I felt when I was filming them. I am so honored and grateful when a family invites me into their
home to capture them in their raw element.
I believe that when families slow down and connect, that magic naturally happens.
When I am invited into a family’s life, I am able to capture their unique story and show the world and them that there is so much meaning in the mundane.
A Family’s willingness to be vulnerable allows us to create a film and photos full of honesty and love.
There was a strong sense of unity in this family and hard work. You could sense they often times worked together on things that needed done. But when they have fun, they really exude pure joy! Of course, with 3 boys there are fights. But more often than not, there is love.
Mamma. I want this for you. I want you to have these memories. As you slowly lose your children day by day, I want you to have something sacred to keep. That reminds you. I don’t want that to be posed and perfect. I want them to be real. Real matters.
Now that we’ve covered what I want for you let’s shift to why this is also for them.
I want them to remember you. The way you are. Everyday. Don’t put this off because you have issues with your looks or your body. That won’t matter when you’re 80 and wrinkly. But these memories. The photos. The video. They’ll matter.
Do it for them. And yourself. Book your own family film today.
If you want to watch more of my family films, Check out my Vimeo Profile.
Nashville Family Photographer | Baby Bodie
When a momma hires me, my goal is to show them the amazing the amazing mother they are. I know many mothers (including me) are filled with self doubt.
Will I be enough for the human I love more than anything on this planet? How could I ever be enough? When nothing will ever be what my child deserves?
Momma. You are enough. Even with the flaws and mistakes we make, we are enough. Because we were chosen. Chosen to be their mother. And that in and of itself means you are enough.
Breathe it in. And say. I am enough. Because I choose love. I talk a lot about motherhood, parenting, and capturing memories over on my Instagram account.
During our time together, I focused on what their family felt like. When I photograph a family, I do not have a "shot list" of poses to go through - creating a cookie cutter experience. Rather, I get to know each family uniquely. I aim to tell their unique story and capture what it feels like for
them to be living it. This also allows me to never burn out, because you never tire of telling people's real stories. I felt their love, their joyous effort to be the best parents. You could feel their connection as well as the importance of togetherness. The session was effortless. Photographing
mothers and fathers in their homes doing what they normally do has a lot of meaningful value. Baby and Family Photography should be custom, unique and not cookie cutter. After all, we are not trying to make a magazine cover. We are trying to capture time.
In 2022, our society has taught us to focus on the now. The immediate needs and wants. Social media has taught us to care about what we can share, what’s “sexy” according to Instagram. We as a society care less about what we will want or need a decade or two from now.
But I have chosen to listen closely to what people who are older than me say. They all say the same things.
Your “stuff” won’t matter. That Pinterest worthy kitchen, wont matter. Your $75K car, wont matter. What will you miss?
You will wish you were less busy. You will want more time. You will want to revisit the good ole days (PS, you’re in them right now).
I encourage you to live for your future self. Imagine being 65. Will you have stories to tell and share (in person, I dont mean share on social media). Will you have spent enough time with your loved ones.
Even the homeschool parents who have graduated kids tell me “I wish I had done less” - they spent years cramming academics into their kids and later realize it was not only unnecessary but it took away precious time.
Spend more time together, and capture those stories. The stories of your dinner times, your prayers, family game night, baking with your kids on Sunday. Whatever your story is, its worth telling. If you want your story told, let's chat
Franklin Baby Photographer | Home life documented.
I have clients who have been with me for years.
There is honestly nothing more meaningful than that. They are so loyal and we share a special bond. I have watched them become parents ( a few times over) and seen their family grow. I have watched mothers go from nervous Nancy's to confident mommas. I have watched parents change from hyper controlling to chill over the years.
I have a sweet client, Betty, who has 2 girls. I have photographed both pregnancies and both babies. I have filmed them and photographed their families. I will film them again in 2022.
Her sweet sister has had a longer journey into parenthood. oddly, 3 times in November, I met someone who had a baby via surrogacy or was a surrogate for someone else. Chris (my client, Betty's sister), was the 3rd.
Baby Lincoln is 3 months old and doing very well. Chris & Wes are amazing parents. It feels extra special when you capture clients who had a harder journey. I cannot imagine the heartache of not being able to have a baby. Infertility and miscarriage are absolutely heartbreaking.
Chris had a time crunch for a session and we were able to get it in - I was on call for a baby due a week later and needed that baby to hold off so we could have this session. Chris' parents were flying back to Hong Kong China the next day! (followed by 2-3 weeks of quarantine in a hotel). We felt so blessed that it all worked out, and honestly, it couldn't have gone better!
I LOVE capturing extended family. Before 2020, these sessions gave me anxiety and I would refer them out. But after watching families separated for so long, it became so much more meaningful that I wanted to do them. I cannot believe what I missed out on! I felt the love in this family immensely. You could feel a sense of sadness too, knowing that one set of grandparents would leave for a long time. Everyone had an immense sense of gratitude too. Gratitude for baby Lincoln and for being together. The Paternal grandparents lived on the same land, so baby Lincoln is blessed tremendously to have them so close.
I cant wait to film this family in 2022. Its going to be a real tear jerker.
xoxo
Jennie
Franklin, Tennessee Newborn Photographer | Benjamin
Sweet Benjamin arrived earthside in his home on a gorgeous October day. Im so happy his momma had her home birth. While I was not there to capture her home birth, we did have a newborn photo and video session lined up.
Welcoming Benjamin Film:
I loved spending a few hours with these two. Back in September, I captured Rachel's Maternity Session. I have fallen in love with Rachel as a person, as a pregnant mother and now a mother of a newborn. Her heart is pure and her love is deep for Benjamin. She's a single momma determined to give Benjamin everything she can. She has an amazing support system and has a miracle job that has allowed her to work and be with her baby.
We are all praying for Rachel and Benjamin on the daily. That they have a peaceful first year together, filled with love and low stress. We see how bonded these two are and all of us are surrounding Rachel to help support her bond and needs as they come up. Im so happy breastfeeding has gone well too (despite a tie revision).
Im excited to see Rachel and Benjamin have their first Christmas together as mother and son. He has already grown so much and I cant wait to watch him grow even more over the next year. Reach out to me to get your family photographed.
xoxo
