10 Signs a Documentary Family Film & Photo Session is Perfect for You

You Value Authenticity Over Posing
If candid moments bring you more joy than staged smiles, a family film will resonate with you. It captures your family as they are—natural, raw, and beautifully imperfect.
You Want to Preserve More Than Just Photos
Photos freeze a moment, but films bring those moments to life. From the sound of your child's laughter to the way your toddler runs into your arms, a family film immortalizes the essence of your family in motion and sound.
You Find Yourself Watching Old Videos on Repeat
If you already cherish those shaky phone videos of your kids, imagine the magic of having those moments captured in a beautifully edited film, with professional-quality footage and storytelling.
You Love Hearing Your Family’s Voices
A family film preserves voices, giggles, and conversations—things that photos can’t. Whether it’s your child’s first words or the way your partner reads bedtime stories, these sounds become priceless over time.
You Want to Capture the Chaos
Life with kids is messy, loud, and unpredictable—but that’s the magic of it! A family film embraces the chaos, turning it into a story you’ll treasure forever.

You’re Sentimental About Everyday Moments
Do you melt when you see your kids cuddled up on the couch or playing together in the backyard? Family films celebrate those ordinary moments that feel extraordinary in hindsight.
You Want to Remember the Little Things
The way your baby grabs your finger, the silly faces your kids make, or the way your family interacts at dinner—these fleeting details often fade over time. A family film keeps them alive.
You Love Storytelling
If storytelling matters to you, a family film is the perfect medium. It’s not just about capturing footage—it’s about creating a narrative that reflects your family’s personality and connection.
You’re Looking for a Unique Heirloom
A family film is more than a keepsake—it’s an heirloom that can be passed down for generations. It becomes a time capsule, preserving this season of life for your children and their future families.
You’ve Always Wanted Something More Personal
If traditional family portraits feel a bit too formal, a family film is a deeply personal alternative. It captures your family’s love and connection in an honest, heartfelt way.

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I know that in time, their childlike voices and giggles will be the thing I miss the most, so thank you for capturing that so perfectly. I’m so glad we did this. You’re so incredibly talented and I cannot wait to do another film with you in the future.

Donna Jackson

We can never thank you enough for giving us this beautiful gift that we will treasure forever. We are looking forward to doing it again, the kids grow and change too fast!

Sarah Gonder

Nostalgic, messy, ordinary and magical all at once. I can think of no greater gift for me as a mother, or for my children, than a film that captures the ordinary, mundane moments that make up our everyday. I will run out of wall space long before I run out of favourite images to frame.

Kylie Beard

I have tears rolling down my cheeks. I adored the photos, but the film has hit me even more. So many amazing moments that capture our life together.

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Maybe it’s a little controversial but it had to be said. 🤷🏼&zwj;♀️ My kids are 10 and 13 and I know which photos from their childhood trigger these types of memories and which ones don’t. Not to say either are bad, but I know where I&rs

A few frames from a lazy afternoon with @noramullenfilms family ❤️

I see this a lot from photographers trying to sell posing guides. No shade to the photographers that pose their families, that’s an art and a skill that’s valuable and worthwhile. But so is a documentary approach. Just because it makes yo

In case you’re new around here - this is what I do. Family photography that’s a little less traditional, a little more laid back, and totally worth doing.

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I acknowledge the Darug people who are Traditional Owners of the land where I work and live, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

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10 Signs a Documentary Family Film & Photo Session is Perfect for You

You Value Authenticity Over Posing

You Want to Preserve More Than Just Photos

You Find Yourself Watching Old Videos on Repeat

You Love Hearing Your Family’s Voices

You Want to Capture the Chaos

You’re Sentimental About Everyday Moments

You Want to Remember the Little Things

You Love Storytelling

You’re Looking for a Unique Heirloom

You’ve Always Wanted Something More Personal

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Follow me on Instagram _ @courtneyholmesfilmsandphotos

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