Fret & Frame Films

Fret & Frame Films Husband, Father, Content Creator. Let's bring your vision to life.

10/13/2025

The first time I went to this venue, I had a bad experience. As I was leaving to film, I saw my boy standing in the window with his face and hands pressed against it. He was barely a year old at the time. That made it so difficult to leave to do my job. It was a hard and emotional day for me.

Four years later, I finally got booked at Swan Lake again. He did the same thing in the window. This time, his little sister joined him. The sight of the two of them side by side watching me as I left gave me clarity, drive and focus. Fatherhood is a huge driving force behind what I do. I am so thankful for my family.

10/06/2025

Hidden Gem Alert!!!

This wedding holds a special place in my heart! Not only is this couple super sweet, the venue they chose, Gathering Acres, was breath taking. Everywhere we went, there was a gorgeous photo op! The sunset was something photographers and videographers dream about! The spotlight they had for their first dance was something straight out of a movie. It was all things captivating, romantic and epic!

I also had the privilege of working with the amazing for the first time on this day. She’s amazing!

If you’re in the Lafayette, Indiana area and you’re looking for somewhere to tie the knot, this place NEEDS to be on your short list!

Happy 1st Anniversary to Alexander and Evalin!

First of all, I want to thank those of you the left comments, sent DMs, called me or expressed concern for my well being...
10/01/2025

First of all, I want to thank those of you the left comments, sent DMs, called me or expressed concern for my well being over the past month or so. Even just liking the post I put up about struggling was encouraging, so a big THANK YOU to all of you. I appreciate y’all.

I won’t get into the weeds about what happened publicly, but I’d be glad to talk privately with you if you want to know. What I can say, and this is important for your marriages too, is take care of your mind. Sounds like common sense, right? But no, really. Take some intentional steps to sheild yourself from the chaos of this world.

There is SO MUCH POWER in simply unplugging. We are so bombarded with media designed to stimulate us, it’s so easy to forget the warmth of true face to face interaction with people. So much of what we see everyday is screaming “danger” at us. We’re being constantly exposed to things that we’re supposed to be angry about, fearful about or sorrowful about. Good news doesn’t get a lot of clicks. That’s just the reality of the world we live in.

I want to tell more good stories. I want to remind you of the humanity of your fellow man in ways that are not popular or common. If I HAVE to be plugged in for work, this is how I’m going to move forward and continue to heal.

This is the part where I need your help. If you have a good relationship with your dad, I would love to take you and your family out for a FREE 20 minute portrait session. We’ll take some pictures of y’all and then we’ll do something special for him. I’ll record you and your loved ones sharing the impact that he’s made on your lives. Then, I’ll have him share how much being a father has meant to him. You’ll get free pictures and a featurette about your dad.

Here’s the catch. If you want to do this, you MUST get your session on the calendar within the month of October. I’ll do this for a few families before I have to add some sort of monetary value on it to make up for the time and resources I’m investing into this. Looking forward to seeing you out there.

Attention newly engaged! I've got the wedding planning cheat code for you! Join us at the Vows and Vines event at Daniel...
09/30/2025

Attention newly engaged! I've got the wedding planning cheat code for you! Join us at the Vows and Vines event at Daniel's Vineyard in a few weeks! There, you can meet some of Indy's BEST wedding vendors face to face and get exclusive discounts! You can knock your entire vendor list out in one day!

I'll be there too! Come and see me!

Seeking real moments and real connections. It’s what I’m about when I’m taking pictures. I love a more candid approach. ...
09/09/2025

Seeking real moments and real connections.

It’s what I’m about when I’m taking pictures. I love a more candid approach. Looking at the photo of Sam and his dad, I saw what they were doing and moved them to the window as it was happening to get some dramatic lighting on them.

These are a selection of some of those candid moments and a couple of my favorites from this gallery. My absolute favorite wedding photo I’ve ever taken is of Rochellie resting her head on Sam. Completely impromptu and I had no idea I was going to do it (or how much I’d love it!!).

If at all possible, it’s a go to of mine these days. Got a couple more surprises from this gallery coming. Stay tuned!!

👉 I lost my home, my city, and my sense of identity in Hurricane Katrina. This is the story I’ve never told until now.I’...
09/06/2025

👉 I lost my home, my city, and my sense of identity in Hurricane Katrina. This is the story I’ve never told until now.

I’m officially bringing my story to life in a way I’ve never shared before. Katrina Chronicles (working title 😉) is my autobiography-in-motion — part documentary, part visual diary, part love letter to my children about the city and tragedy that shaped me.

From growing up in New Orleans 🌃, to surviving Hurricane Katrina 🌊, to finding new identity and purpose in the middle of the country— this project is equal parts raw, nostalgic, and redemptive.

I’m partnering with local artists 🎶, storytellers, and musicians to make sure this isn’t just my voice — it’s a chorus of the culture and people that love me.

✨ This is just the beginning. Swipe through for a sneak peek, and stay tuned for more updates as this project unfolds.

➡️ What’s one thing you’d ask me about my time growing up in New Orleans? Drop it below — your question might make it into the doc.

20 years to the day that I was forced out of life as I once knew it. Truthfully, I was ready to leave. I was desperate t...
08/29/2025

20 years to the day that I was forced out of life as I once knew it.

Truthfully, I was ready to leave. I was desperate to find something different, to find my place in the world... but not like that. I had some things to accomplish first. I had just got my foot in the door to living out my childhood dream. But, just like that, the door was slammed in my face and home was all but washed away.

I didn’t know what I was doing or where I was going. All I knew was I wasn’t going back. I never imagined I’d be sitting at this desk 20 years later. Getting married, having kids, my own home and my own business were the furthest things from my mind. I just wanted to survive somehow.

There’s so much I can say, I don’t even know where to begin. Relationships fell apart, a person I could only describe as a big brother (we were not blood related) unalived himself and then Katrina struck... all in a two week span.

I was a whirlwind of confusion, devastation, excitement and determination all at once.

“Where are my friends? Did they make it out? Are they even alive? Why did this happen? Was this judgement? Where am I going? Who even am I? What is the meaning of anything at all? Where is home now? Where do I truly belong?”

These questions rang through my mind nightly. It was maddening. Not being able to answer all those questions caused me to unravel down the line.. but that story will come another day.

All I can really say right now is I’m grateful for the few pictures that still exist from my childhood. Many of us don’t have anything to look back on at all.

The storm took everything—but the questions still remain. What would you want to know from someone who lived through it?...
08/21/2025

The storm took everything—but the questions still remain. What would you want to know from someone who lived through it?

This docuseries will span a lot of ground—but it all begins where my story began: growing up in New Orleans, and surviving the storm that changed everything, Hurricane Katrina.

Here’s where you come in:
If you could sit across from someone who lived through a natural disaster… what would you ask?

Would it be about the days before the storm, when life still felt normal?
About what survival looked like in the aftermath?
Or maybe about what it means to rebuild a life when the place that raised you is no longer the same?

Drop your questions below. ⬇️ They may just find their way into the film.

This story is mine—but I want you to be part of how it’s told. The mic is yours. What do you wanna talk about?

!! I Need Your Help !!Thank you all for the overwhelming response to yesterday’s post about my documentary! This is the ...
08/19/2025

!! I Need Your Help !!

Thank you all for the overwhelming response to yesterday’s post about my documentary! This is the most publicly vulnerable thing I’ll likely ever do and I want to give it the care it deserves.

Here’s the truth: I can’t do this alone.

I have a vision for a completely immersive film, but there are so many moving pieces! I’ll need help capturing behind-the-scenes footage, adjusting lights, double-checking shots—little things that add up to something big. I might even go full Marvel and have advanced screenings to see if anything needs to change... lol

And for those of you who were there for the moments that shaped me, I may ask you to share your voice on camera. Though this is my story, it’s also woven with the people who walked through it with me. Even a few reenactments may need willing hands (and hearts).

This isn’t just a film about me neither is it just for me. It’s about loss, resilience, and the pieces of ourselves we carry forward when everything else is swept away.

If you feel drawn to be part of this—whether as a friend, a witness, or even just someone curious about the journey—I’d love to create this together. Drop your favorite emoji in the comments and we can chat about what your role could potentially be.

If you knew your whole world would be swept away overnight… what would you hold onto to start again?I’ve had to answer t...
08/18/2025

If you knew your whole world would be swept away overnight… what would you hold onto to start again?

I’ve had to answer that question for real.

In less than two weeks, the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will be upon us. The storm that ripped me away from New Orleans and planted me in Indiana. That loss shaped how I see life, and it shapes how I see through my lens. Every frame I capture is influenced by the weight of knowing how quickly everything can change.

Because I’ve lived the questions:
What happens when your closest friends disappear?
When you can’t call your parents anymore?
If your life ends suddenly—what will remain of you? How will the spirit carry on?

These are the thoughts I wrestled with in the wake of devastation. All these years later, there are friends I had that may not even be with us anymore — there’s no certainty. Neighborhoods that were so familiar in my childhood are no more. Many places are even more broken than they used to be.

Out of that ache, I’ve been writing—scrapping—rewriting—and now I’m filming a documentary that tells this story. Partly to set my own heart free. Partly to leave something behind for my children, should tragedy strike again.

This is more than a film—it’s my story, and I’d love for you to walk through it with me.

🎥 ON TOUR THIS MONTH 🎥The gear is packed, batteries are charged, and the vibes are immaculate.Here’s where you’ll catch ...
08/04/2025

🎥 ON TOUR THIS MONTH 🎥

The gear is packed, batteries are charged, and the vibes are immaculate.
Here’s where you’ll catch Fret & Frame Films this month! ⬇️

August 2nd:
August 5th: Surprise Friend Reunion
August 8th: New Fields (Wedding)
August 9th: Indianapolis Rooftop Ballroom (Bucklist Venue!!)
August 27th: Open House
And more!!!

If you’re on the market for a wedding venue, come out and see me at Spiceland! This new venue is a hidden gem and a beautiful deviation from the norm. This venue has that classy speakeasy vibe that I adore so much. Speaking of that...

Westwood is opening in 2026. They are also planning on having a luxurious speakeasy vibe to their venue. They’re already booking. You should see the plans they have for this place!

In case, no matter where you end up going, I’m also filling my calendar for some wedding filming dates. Need a videographer? Look no further! Let’s chat about documenting your big day!!

How did you feel the first time you made eye contact with the one?There are lots of little moments that happen throughou...
08/02/2025

How did you feel the first time you made eye contact with the one?

There are lots of little moments that happen throughout a relationship that add up to the big emotions throughout the wedding day. Those events are vitally important to who and what you are. And that’s why we go the places that are important to you and your story. This is how we *truly* create a piece of art that’s unique to you. These are the tools we’ll use so that when you watch your film, you’ll be able to relive those moments and feelings over and over again.

When you partner with Fret & Frame to tell your story, you’re diving into the deep waters. Ready to explore and dive deep? What is it you want to feel when you watch your film? That’s what we’ll focus on to use as the heartbeat of your film.

Comment “film” below when you’re ready for that heartfelt experience.

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