Carter – The Short Film That Changed Everything
What started as a short video about our business turned into something so much more.
We set out to make a quick film — a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Feather and Finch, the heart behind what we do, maybe a bit about weddings and storytelling. But as we sat down to write it, something shifted.
The words stopped being about the business.
They started being about our son.
A Story That Wasn’t Planned
Our son Carter was born with cerebral palsy.
And nothing prepares you for that.
Nothing prepares you for how quickly life changes — how fragile it becomes.
We didn’t expect to go there in a brand film. But it’s where the story took us.
Because parenting Carter has changed everything.
Not just in our personal lives — but in the way we see the world.
The way we photograph weddings.
The way we feel moments.
Suddenly, this “business video” became a ten-minute short film — honest, raw, and deeply personal. A love letter to our son, and a reflection on what it means to live fully in the moment.
What Carter Has Taught Us About Life (and Weddings)
Raising a child with a disability has taught us to pay attention.
To the quiet wins.
To the moments that most people rush past.
To the real, messy, imperfect beauty of life.
That lens — the one shaped by ten years of parenting — is the one we now bring to every wedding.
We don’t just capture timelines and to-do lists.
We’re not here for the perfect light or the flawless plan.
We’re here for the moments that make you feel something.
The glances. The chaos. The love that holds it all together.
Because weddings, to us, aren’t just about one perfect day.
They’re about everything that comes after.
They’re about your story. Your people.
The fragile, beautiful miracle of being here — together.
Why This Film Means So Much
Creating “Carter” was more than a creative project.
It was a reminder of why we do this.
Why we care so deeply about real connection.
Why we believe presence is more powerful than perfection.
Why we don’t just want to take nice photos — we want to tell true stories.
If you’ve ever wondered what drives us — this is it.
It’s our heart.
It’s our family.
It’s the journey that has shaped everything we see behind the lens.
Watch the Film
If you watch one thing on our site, let it be this.
Not because it’s polished or perfect —
but because it’s real.
It’s the most honest thing we’ve ever created.
And we hope it reminds you of your own story,
your people,
and what really matters most.