Recently I worked with Matt Baier on a video for his mom, Ursula. She had been forgetting many of the everyday and happy times in her life. Neither Matt nor his brother lived near enough to visit that frequently, so Matt wanted a video that would remind her of happy times, and that would remind [...]
If you lost your memories, where would you look? The movie, "50 First Dates' provides a great clue. What if, for someone you love whose memories are lost, you could help them every day by telling them that you love them, they are in your thoughts, [...]
Video: What You Need To Know And Then Some Social Media Guru, Michael Stelzner, (@Mike_Stelzner),CEO and Founder of Social Media Examiner, has the best article I've seen about making video like a pro. In his interview with Video Professional, Justin Brown, (@JustinBrownPV) they cover all the basics and tips to help you film [...]
This truly was the best birthday celebration ever! I was lucky to know the birthday 'girl' and her family for many, many years. Why was it the best birthday celebration ever? It was her excitement about her birthday all year long. Did I mention she was turning 100? The inspiring celebration started [...]
Video Tributes can be the greatest, most touching gifts. Check out this totally new way of creating one! Ask friends, family and acquaintances from your loved one's lifetime to send their own photo of themselves holding a sign honoring your loved one! A wonderful dentist, Dr. Maryann Lehmann, came to me with this unique [...]
"The most important gift..." I met with quite a woman to discuss documenting her family's values and life stories. She spoke so beautifully about what 'from generation to generation' means. She told me that her sharing family's stories and values is the most important gift she will ever give to her children and grandchildren. [...]
'I have the box of old photos and videos somewhere...' Have you ever said that? Do you ever say that some day you really have to go through your old photos? Do you have old movies and don't even know what's recorded on them? If you are a baby boomer, the answer is probably [...]
Would you ever guess that ordinary moments boost happiness as much as a vacation? Jessica Stillman's article in Inc.com, 5 Ways to Apply the Latest Research on Happiness, was an eye opener for me. And I should have known, without Harvard's research, that simply looking back at life's many moments can bring great happiness. [...]
You can capture precious moments every day. Preserving precious moments can be as ordinary as recording your gram as she recites a recipe, or filming your child's pretending or talking or dancing (especially if not aware you are there). Simone Costello just published a beautiful article, How To Capture And Preserve Memories With Loved [...]
Have you ever heard a parent tell their child to 'Say Thank You?' Everyone has probably heard it - and - anyone with a child has probably said it! But is it possible we are teaching our children to express thanks - just for presents? Do we have to teach that having and expressing [...]