Legacy Video Stories has made creating a legacy video affordable to everyone through the creation of a discount package available to groups of five or more.

The new program is ideal for extended families and friends who are willing to organize a day to shoot multiple videos in one common location. By shooting multiple videos in one day, at one location, each video is discounted almost fifty percent.

There are many crossroads in one’s life that lead to self reflection. Sometimes it is when we are considering our own mortality and other times it is when we are celebrating a significant achievement. Many of these moments lead to wanting to document our own life stories or that of our loved ones.

These are the most common times when people think about creating a Legacy Video.

Creating a legacy video that features significant places and property could by itself play an important role in a family narrative.

Often, the selling of a family home or vacation cabin could spark the interest in shooting a legacy video for our clients. Although these places will certainly be a part of any Legacy Interview we do, they could, on their own, be the centerpiece of your story.

Here’s why.

When someone is diagnosed with dementia or early-onset Alzheimer's, it can be a whirlwind of emotions and challenges. Amidst the doctor visits, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments, one crucial yet often overlooked step is recording a legacy interview.

Think of it as capturing the essence of a person's life story, wisdom, and memories, preserving them for future generations. Here’s why it’s a brilliant idea.

One of the most daunting parts of conducting a Legacy Interview for a family member about their life might be coming up with meaningful questions. We aren’t all professional interviewers so I thought I would give you a head start by including 35 common questions in this article.

I was honored when my father asked me to conduct our family’s Legacy Interview with my great uncle, Harry. He had just moved into a senior living community and we wanted to do something special for his birthday and we knew shooting a Legacy Video would be an experience we’d all remember.

The process so easy and the results are something I will cherish forever.

Congratulations. You’ve recognized the importance of leaving your legacy and have hired us to help you or your loved one tell their story.

Now what?

This article takes you through what to expect from our intro call to production day and beyond. Here’s how it works.

As part of a way to document and save some extraordinary stories that might otherwise never be told, Legacy Video Stories has created "The 100 One Hundred”.

Over the next year, we will be interviewing 100 seniors over the age of one hundred and documenting their extraordinary stories for future generations.

A lot goes into making a Legacy Video. Documenting precious family memories can ensure that stories endure for future generations, but making a high-quality Legacy Video requires more than just a smart phone.

Here’s some advice on how to create a compelling Legacy Video.

My rule of thumb is that it is never too early to shoot a legacy video. Why wait until your loved one is suffering from the ravages of old age? The perfect time to create a video is when they are vibrant and full of life. So, should you record a legacy video when your loved one is 60? Or 70? Heck yes! It is NEVER too early, but it CAN be too late.

While organizing your estate, remember that passing on your stories, values, and insights will be even more important than passing on your wealth. In the long run, your children and grandchildren will value these things more than any amount of money you could have given them.

We get it. Convincing your parents to sit down and record their life stories on video might feel a bit daunting. But trust us, it's worth it. At Legacy Video Stories, we’ve seen how these projects can transform family bonds and create treasures for generations to come.

Here’s some advice on how to approach this important conversation with your parents or other family elders.

Asking a parent to record a Legacy Interview is asking them to come to terms with their own mortality, and that can sometimes be a difficult conversation to have.

If you aren’t sure how your loved one will respond to the topic, try to come from a vulnerable place. Make the conversation about you, not about them.

If you get the chance to interview a both parents or grandparents together for their Legacy Video, take it. They have a lifetime of chemistry together and the results can be magic.

We aren’t all professional interviewers so I thought I would give you a head start by including 30 common questions in this article.

Does the following sound like you? Maybe you recently lost a mother or a father and you wish you could have one more meaningful conversation with them. You would ask them all the things you never really knew about them.

Now, you don’t want to make the same mistake twice. There are other people in your family and you want to hear their stories before it is too late. But finding the time to ask them is difficult and you might not be comfortable having these intimate conversations.

A lot of people ask me, why they can’t just shoot their own legacy video. I always tell them the same thing– you can! Sure, we use fancy cameras and lights, but it is possible to persevere your family story by using your smart phone. But there’s one problem.