Filming Families: The Modern Family Video with Courtney Holmes

Create Family Films and Preserve Your Memories

Shooting Video For Family Photographers
  • 44 video lessons
  • 10 hours and 31 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Portrait photographers capture moments in time for families, parents, and children. But to tell the whole story, you need to switch your camera to video mode, and become the storyteller behind the camera. Join Courtney Holmes, family photographer, filmmaker, and founder of FilmingLife Academy as she empowers you to add video to your photography business.

In this class, Courtney takes you on location to a home in Seattle to see how she organizes a family shoot from start to finish. You will learn in a unique way how Courtney works to capture authentic family moments on video and how to stay flexible in a new home environment that you’ve never filmed in before. 

Courtney will teach you:

  • How to change your mindset from photographer to videographer
  • How to add videography to your brand
  • Pricing and marketing tips
  • What to ask to capture the best story for your clients
  • The technical skills you’ll need for video
  • Post-processing using Adobe® Premiere Pro®
  • How to choose music, import, organize, create, and polish the final product

Courtney has learned how to make filmmaking into a viable business, and is going to give you the tools to move forward and tell the stories that families will treasure for a lifetime.

Course Instructor

Courtney Holmes

Courtney Holmes

Courtney Holmes is an American born Australian photographer who utilizes a documentary approach to create beautiful, emotional films and photos for families.

Filming Families: The Modern Family Video with Courtney Holmes is rated 5.0 stars by 51 students

  • Patti S. Jul 24, 2022

    As a photographer transitioning to video - this course had the information and tips that I needed to feel confident. Thanks!

  • Jennifer S. Dec 18, 2021

    Wonderful course! As a beginner videographer for family videos, it has helped me enormously to understand some of the mistakes I have made and how to improve my technique! I will be referring back to this course time and time again.

  • Jetske A. Nov 22, 2021

    Absolutely love this course. The way Courtney teaches is so easygoing and full of valuable information. It really inspired me greatly.

  • Mel H. Feb 28, 2021

    Wow! A lot of great information. Thank you!

  • G. Oct 28, 2020

    This class is awesome!

  • Vapedubai M. Oct 19, 2020

    this is relay very Amazing

  • Brian B. Sep 20, 2020

    Definitely worth the investment in this course. A lot of great information.

  • Paul B. Sep 9, 2020

    Without doubt the best course I've purchased. I've watched it lots of times and each time I learn something new.

  • Dorien D. Aug 20, 2020

    Such an inspiring class!

  • James S. Aug 12, 2020

    I am only through the first 14 lessons, and I am already completely happy with the information presented and her style. Like many photographers trying to learn video, I am struggling a little bit and she has already cleared up how to get handheld shots, types of shots, and how to film a scene. All the information is practical and applicable. I highly recommend her class.

  • Alessandra D. Aug 5, 2020

    Amazing class! So much information and so inspirational!

  • Samantha F. Jul 21, 2020

    Packed with a ton of information!

  • Jo B. Jul 16, 2020

    Awesome class, worth every penny!!! Courtney is great

  • Shannon H. Jul 13, 2020

    This was great! Lots of great information. I'm thoroughly inspired.

  • Theresa E. Jun 1, 2020

    Courtney Holmes is such a great teacher, i love this course and learning from her.

  • Bradie . May 1, 2020

    I am only halfway through, but this course is gold! I love how applicable everything is and it makes me want to just get out and start making films!

  • Roxanne W. Apr 24, 2020

    I have learned so much from this course... Courtney was very thorough and you can tell that she's put a lot of thought in her curriculum, just as she does in work. Yet, she seems so humble and down to earth. Thoroughly enjoyed this course and felt I came away from it with a lot of "meat."

  • Melanie J. Mar 25, 2020

    Thoroughly learned SO many things from this course. Finished it in two days, and made my own film right after in a breeze!! All thanks to so many amazing tips from Courtney. Feeling REALLY confident now :) Thank you!

  • Justine A. Jul 25, 2019

    I loved this class! Courtney did an amazing job teaching her craft but even more impressionable for me was how she sparked interest and joy! I am now looking into doing way more video for clients, possibly switching to mostly video. Thank you Courtney!

  • Brandi H. Jul 9, 2019

    Courtney's films are amazing and she's such a great teacher! It was very easy to keep up with the content (newbie here) and I enjoyed how much information she gave. I especially loved going behind the scenes with the camera crew and watching her film and make split decisions. So so great and will definitely watch again!

  • Ali M. Feb 27, 2019

    If you want to get started making family films, whether it's for your own family or for your business, TAKE.THIS.COURSE. My background is in photography, and this was so incredibly helpful and informative. Courtney is such a good teacher - she explains things clearly and in a way that is so easy to understand. The flow of the class makes sense and I just could not be happier with my choice to purchase this course. I cannot wait to make my first film. Thank you, Courtney!

  • Gill C. Feb 27, 2019

    This was such a great course. Courtney has such an amazing way of teaching and really does cover everything. I have never filmed anything before and after taking this course I completed my first film within a week. Thank you Courtney and Creative Live!

  • Samantha R. Feb 9, 2019

    I am sooo glad, this class is available. I have never filmed anything ever using my camera as my background is in photography. I learned so much from this class and fell in love with making family films and filming my family! I highly recommend this class if you are just getting started. The workflow part was VERY helpful.

  • Candice T. Jan 17, 2019

    This is hands down my favourite course I have ever taken. Courtney teaches like she’s your best friend, is so knowledgeable, and I love that she explains the “why” behind how she shoots. If you are a family photographer looking to get into video, TAKE THIS COURSE! From the technical to the emotional to the business side of it, you’ll learn so much. She does it all with a bit of humour and honesty. She covers so many aspects of family films, and even walks you through an actual session with one of her clients. It left me raring to go and get started on my own family films!

  • Sylvie M. Jan 16, 2019

    This class is incredible and absolutely worth it. There is so much to know from knowledge to techniques and Courtney teaches you every trick she knows. Many of the questions I had during the course were covered at some point as well. There is a lot of take in from this course to help you make your films beautiful and breathtaking. Definitely recommended.

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