Tara O’Brien of Family Films Videography filming with her camera — specializing in authentic, cinematic family storytelling in Louisville, KY.

Hi, I’m Tara, a filmmaker, storyteller, and mom who believes the beauty of life lives in the in-between moments.

Your Story, My Why

Before I ever filmed another family, I started documenting my own, not the big milestones, but the small things: bedtime stories, pancake mornings, messy living rooms, backyard chaos.
I realized these were the moments that would matter most someday, the ones that quietly slip away while we’re busy trying to keep up.

That realization led me here. I help families see their lives the way I see my own: full of movement, sound, imperfection, and love. Your story doesn’t need staging or scripts, it just needs honesty.

My Approach

I work in a documentary-style, which means I don’t pose or direct much. I want your family to simply be. You’ll probably hear my laughter behind the camera, but you won’t feel like you’re performing.
My goal is to create a relaxed, comfortable space, because that’s where genuine connection happens.

The final film feels like memory itself: cinematic, sensory, and emotional. When you watch it years from now, you’ll remember not just how things looked, but exactly what this season of life felt like..

A Little About Me

I’m a documentary family filmmaker based in Louisville, Kentucky, where I live with my husband, our two boys, and our dogs.
I know firsthand how quickly life moves when you have a full house, which is why I’m passionate about helping families preserve the beauty in their everyday stories.

With years of experience in filmmaking, storytelling, and creative direction, I bring both the trained eye of a documentarian and the heart of a mom who knows what’s worth remembering.
That’s what I offer in every family film, a cinematic keepsake that feels as real and alive as the people in it.

Let's Work Together
Documentary filmmaker Tara O’Brien photographing a family film on location in Kentucky, capturing real-life moments with her camera