Life's a grand adventure, and a lot happens in a lifetime!
Perhaps you've thought of recording stories from your life, or of capturing the wonderful memories of a family member . . . if so, you're in the right place. Welcome to Lifetime Legacy.
A Lifetime Legacy is your story, produced as either a 50-minute mini-documentary (videoed interview) or into a book format. Your special memories and stories come to life as a unique and treasured gift to be shared with family, and an enduring legacy for generations to come.
It's your story – about the life you've lived thus far.
There are many things you may choose to include, like: your family of origin memories, your childhood, the work you've done, the passions you've pursued, places you've travelled to, homes you've lived in, groups/causes/clubs/hobbies you participate in, the lessons you've learnt, the challenges you faced, and the friends and family you made along the way – they're all your unique experiences; experiences nobody else will ever have. Future generations of your family will be so grateful you recorded them.
Perhaps you've thought of recording stories from your life, or of capturing the wonderful memories of a family member . . . if so, you're in the right place. Welcome to Lifetime Legacy.
A Lifetime Legacy is your story, produced as either a 50-minute mini-documentary (videoed interview) or into a book format. Your special memories and stories come to life as a unique and treasured gift to be shared with family, and an enduring legacy for generations to come.
It's your story – about the life you've lived thus far.
There are many things you may choose to include, like: your family of origin memories, your childhood, the work you've done, the passions you've pursued, places you've travelled to, homes you've lived in, groups/causes/clubs/hobbies you participate in, the lessons you've learnt, the challenges you faced, and the friends and family you made along the way – they're all your unique experiences; experiences nobody else will ever have. Future generations of your family will be so grateful you recorded them.
Video production and the printing of low-volume book runs have become more cost effective in recent years. So much so, that more New Zealanders are now choosing to record their stories these ways, for the future generations of their families.
Your life story is a taonga, a treasured possession for your family and a wonderful way of passing forward wisdom, tradition and experience from the life you're now living, in this time and place in history.
The Lifetime Legacy range offers:
Your life story is a taonga, a treasured possession for your family and a wonderful way of passing forward wisdom, tradition and experience from the life you're now living, in this time and place in history.
The Lifetime Legacy range offers:
- Lifetime Legacy video - record your stories as only you can in a beautifully edited 50 minute video-interview with YOU. We will guide and inspire you to share the many stages, experiences, events and challenges of your life. Your special photographs and favourite music are featured throughout. (Click for more details)
- Magical Moments from my life story (book) – from a question-and-answer styled interview we transcribe your responses and photographs into this beautifully designed, New Zealand themed book that features an artistic backdrop of native birds and flowers. (Click for more details)
- Legacy Memoir (book) – a full colour, individually designed book in either soft or hard cover, featuring stories and photographs that span the decades and key events of your life. (Click for more details)
- Gratitude Videos - this is an 8-10 minute video, made at any point in a person's life, for the specific purpose of being played at their Celebration of Life service. (Click for more details)
Legacy stories draw from the past to touch the future...A Lifetime Legacy is as much about the future as it is about the past – it’s your way of sharing your life stories (the choices you made, the values you hold dear) with your children, and your children’s children; and of touching the lives of many generations to come. You can share as much or as little as you like. It doesn't matter if writing isn't your thing - that’s exactly what we’re here for, to help you record your stories in a way that is professional, personable, and remains authentically you.
If your life hasn't been plain sailing, don't worry. Nobody's is. We've yet to meet a good sailor who only stayed in the cove. Sometimes, life's currents take people places they never dreamed of, but invariably life is a mixture of navigating the challenges and celebrating the joys. Your Lifetime Legacy (whether it’s a book or video) is all about you and your journey – it’s a memoir of the special life events that made you the person you are today. |
Getting your stories out of your head and onto paper or video...We have dozens of questions to ask you about your life; questions that will spark a cascade of memories and serve as a platform for creating your video or book. Which ones you choose to answer are entirely up to you. Or, you may already know exactly what you wish to include.
We listen, we talk you through the options and together we make a plan. The hours that follow, bring your stories to life as either a mini-documentary, or book style. 
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Testimonial
One of my personal goals has always been to write a Memoir. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and that life is a celebration. With the help of Lifetime Legacy, I now have a wonderful book, full of special memories and personal photographs. I visualise my great-grandchildren, in 50 years or so, reading my stories and saying, “What a wonderful character, full of enthusiasm and laughter.”
To anyone looking for professional assistance in bringing their stories to life, I highly recommend Jo. I'm confident she'll help your stories live on too.
George Scrimshaw
To anyone looking for professional assistance in bringing their stories to life, I highly recommend Jo. I'm confident she'll help your stories live on too.
George Scrimshaw