Why I’m Excited to Start Offering Legacy Videos in Central Oregon

Every family has stories worth saving—the ones told around kitchen tables, passed down in letters, or tucked away in photo albums. But too often, those stories fade over time.That's why I'm excited to start offering legacy video projects for families in central oregon: simple, thoughtful films that capture the voices, memories, and experiences that make a family unique.

While I haven't produced a legacy video yet, the work I've done until now naturally leads here. My background in journalism, my love of genealogy, and my years spent crafting honest, people-centered videos all point toward this kind of storytelling.

Why Legacy Videos Matter

Photos capture faces.Video captures voice, presence, and spirit.

A legacy video doesn’t just document a life—it brings it back to life for future generations.

It's a way to preserve the stories, lessons, and personalities that a photo alone can’t quite hold. Whether it's a life history, a story of immigration, or simply memories of a small town changing over time, these are the stories that deserve to last.

In a world that moves quickly, taking time to sit down, listen, and save these stories feels more important than ever.

Why My Background Fits This Work

Before I worked in video, I studied journalism.

That training taught me how to interview with care, listen deeply, and find the story within the conversation.For years now, I’ve been creating short documentaries, promotional videos, and community profiles that prioritize honesty and connection over flash.

Outside of work, I have a deep love for genealogy. (I can accurately trace my own family back to Charlemagne.) Researching the past has shown me firsthand how rare—and valuable—it is to find voices from earlier generations, not just names and dates.Legacy videos feel like family journalism: capturing real voices, real faces, real stories, for people who may not even be born yet.

What to Expect if You Work With Me

I'm not here to create a Hollywood production.I'm here to help families tell their stories—clearly, naturally, and with heart.

Every project would start with a conversation. Together, we’d map out what stories you want to capture, who you'd like to feature, and where they feel most comfortable talking.

Filming would be relaxed, respectful, and paced around the storyteller’s comfort.

Editing would be thoughtful: preserving the natural voice and flow of the conversation, lightly weaving in photos, music, or historical materials if desired.

My goal would be simple: to create something true, lasting, and deeply personal.

Building Something That Outlasts Us

Legacy videos aren’t just for the people making them.They’re for children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren—family members who may one day wonder, "Who were they? What were they like?"

If you're in central Oregon and you've ever thought about preserving your family’s story—or know someone who has—I’d love to be part of helping you do it.

It's a kind of work I’m passionate about, and I would be honored to help tell a story that deserves to be heard.