When families set out to preserve their legacies, they often feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. The thought of sorting through decades of photos or capturing the stories and memories of loved ones can be daunting. Many find themselves paralyzed by the enormity of the task because they can’t decide whether to start […]
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Hummingbirds & A Brief History
“Listen to people, really. Even yourself.” – Steve Garnaas-Holmes A few people have asked recently about the hummingbird in our logo. I’m always grateful when people inquire about our business name and logo because I love the opportunity to share a little of my story. In 2017, I produced my first video biography. At that time, I didn’t have […]
More FAQs
We highlight some basic FAQs about our Legacy Film on our website, but here are some other common questions and statements we often hear when speaking about our work: My loved one is pretty shy (especially when in front of a camera). How will you put them at ease? From beginning to end, we are […]
Capturing Your Loved One on Film
Technology has made the ability to film loved ones and record their stories more accessible than ever before. Video offers the chance to capture a warmth and familiarity that written memories aren’t able to match. While it’s easy to simply pick up a phone and hit record, there are a number of helpful tips to […]
Asking The Right Questions
“Be a good listener. Ask questions the other person will enjoy answering.” – Dale Carnegie The interviews we conduct for our Legacy Film projects are all about asking the right questions. People always ask me about the questions I use in the Legacy Film interviews. The question about the questions! So here’s how it happens: I […]
A Year Like a Lifetime
Like many of you, I remember one year ago like it was yesterday, and, yet, it feels like a lifetime ago. I remember talking with my youngest son on the Friday before Spring Break 2020 about schools being closed and “the virus” changing our day and upcoming week’s plans. He flippantly sang R.E.M.’s “It’s the […]