Your Life Legacy: Preserved on Film

Transform cherished memories into a timeless keepsake with a personalized video biography that blends heartfelt interviews with your family's treasured photos and video clips. This emotional storytelling experience captures the essence of a unique life journey, creating a meaningful legacy that can be shared across generations.

Don’t let your family's history, wisdom, and unforgettable stories fade away. Every life story matters—whether it's yours, your parents’, or your grandparents’—and now is the time to honor those moments of laughter, tears, and growth.

This legacy video is the perfect solution for preserving photo albums and family archives. Instead of packing them away, bring those visuals to life with personal narratives, spoken directly by your loved ones. They deserve to be passed down in the voices that first spoke them.

Let’s create a visually stunning film that celebrates your heritage, deepens family connection, and ensures that personal history lives on for years to come. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the powerful experience of hearing your family's story firsthand.

A Family Legacy Film Package includes;

• 1.5-2 hours relaxed filming session and casual interview in the comfort of your home (or a nursing home). All focused on your life.

• You may add family heirlooms, photos and video clips* and memorabilia that will be incorporated into the final film.

• A preparation pdf guide will be provided.

• Licensed music and motion graphics included the final film.

• A professionally edited, shareable, downloadable film delivered to your inbox. The length of video is dependent on length of interview & extra filming.

Questions? You can submit a form with the link right below - or find an answer and insight in this blog post.

Camera shy? We can do a Photo Storytime Session - we professionally record the audio-only of you narrating the stories behind the photos in your albums. You still receive a beautiful video of your photos and the stories. This includes 1.5 hour recording sessions and digitization of your photos to be included in a video. Starting at $400.

Here is a “What to Expect” PDF with more information about the process.

Would you like to schedule a call to discuss? Submit here.

Pricing

Every family is unique, just as their film will be. Therefore, there is great care and customization in each project. A basic package includes the interview preparation, filming, all equipment, music, graphics, time and travel and editing. We strive to remain flexible to accommodate most budgets - just chat with us about your needs.

The factors that go into the final pricing are;

1. Number of people being interviewed.

2. Location(s). I will not charge for the first local location (within Pittsburgh region). Additional locations will incur a small fee. Any location beyond a 2 hour drive will have additional travel fees.

3. Length of final video. Videos can range from 10 minutes to 20 minutes. Any longer, there will be additional time and fees added.

4. Photos. 20-50 photos included. If you would like to include more photos, there may be an added fee. I offer scanning and touch-up services as well for special printed photos you would like in digital format. If you would like video clips from a family movie included, they will need to be sent as a digital file. I do not convert them from DVD or cassette myself.

5. Music. Popular music is, well, popular! However, the price to license those songs can be a few hundred dollars. I use instrumental licensed music from a subscription service. If you would like a particular song, we can look into the price. Otherwise, I can provide appropriate instrumental music that doesn’t distract from the conversation.

6. Is there a certain budget you need to work within? I can work with you in creating a fabulous project within your limits. I don’t want your family to lose those precious stories.

LOVE THIS IDEA?? It all begins with love. Of your family. Of capturing the precious moments and preserving them. Don’t lose them - film them! Do you have a special family story? I’m open to your ideas. Let’s think outside the album! SUBMIT HERE:

Occasions & Ideas for Family Stories:

• Grandparents - interview individual or couple that is focused on their life story. May include additional filming of stories explaining their heirlooms and/or photo albums.

• Births - Interview the parents before and after the birth. Film the nursery before and after.

• Graduations - Interview graduate, family & friends can send messages. Include photos throughout school years.

• Retirement - Interview colleagues and family. Give as a gift.

• Birthdays

• Sports Teams/Performances - Interview team or cast capturing their favorite memories, fears, dreams….

• Family Reunions - Perfect time to interview family members all at once.

• Memorials

• Engagements - tributes, stories from each on how they met.

• Thank You’s and Tributes

• Baby Showers - Sending messages to future child from loved ones!

• Adoption Journeys - document your journey throughout adoption process.

• Christmas Gift (Want it to be a surprise? I can create a personalized gift card for you!)

Want to know how it works? Visit this page. What more than an interview? If you want something more in-depth than a Family Legacy Video, check out Journeys Collection films.

Do you have questions? Would you like to discuss some ideas without making a commitment? Please fill out the form below and I will be in touch. Are you ready to roll right now!? Fill out this intake form!