Rewind, Relive, Remember: A Legacy Gift That Lasts Generations
The Gift of Preserving Your Family Legacy
What if this holiday season, instead of giving another sweater or gadget, you gave your family something far more meaningful—the chance to hear the voices of loved ones long gone, see faces from decades past, and share forgotten stories together?
That’s the heart of legacy preservation: transforming your family’s old photos, films, VHS tapes, and home videos into a digital archive that safeguards your memories for generations to come.
A Luxury Process, An Invaluable Investment
Preserving family legacies is not a quick or simple project—it’s an art and a process. Every collection is unique: film reels, slides, VHS tapes, old photographs, even newspaper clippings and letters. Because of this, I don’t offer one-size-fits-all pricing. Each project is customized to the family, and while a $250 gift card may not cover much of the process, it opens the door to something priceless: the rediscovery and protection of your family’s story.
Think of it not as a “purchase,” but as an investment—in your family’s history, in your children’s curiosity, and in the generations yet to come.
The Joy of Reliving Together
One of the most powerful parts of digitizing family memories is what happens afterward. Imagine Thanksgiving or Christmas, when your family gathers around—not just to watch TV, but to watch yourselves, decades earlier. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll connect in ways that only shared history can inspire.
At our own family beach week, we experienced this firsthand:
“At our family beach week, we gathered after dinner and watched videos transferred from old film and VHS onto our TV. We heard John Cornwell’s voice narrating with humor, and saw Jeanne Cornwell—gone since 1977—whom our daughters had never met. We relived beach trips, holidays, and former homes, while our children asked questions and learned family history. We also watched more recent movies from the Jennings side, full of laughs and great memories.” – Jean Cornwell (my mom)
“I didn’t even know these videos from the 1950s existed. Seeing my grandparents, and my cousin Toby—who passed away at 18—was so emotional. These videos are treasures, and our whole family is still smiling from the experience.” – Mike Cornwell (my dad)
These are not just files on a computer. They’re living, breathing stories that spark conversation, laughter, and even tears.
A Modern Way to Share
To make the experience even more interactive, I use an app called Projector, which allows families to view and share their digitized archives easily from anywhere. It’s like having a private family movie theater and storybook combined.
Give More Than a Gift—Give a Legacy
Legacy preservation isn’t about instant gratification—it’s about creating a gift that grows more meaningful over time. Unlike items that wear out or get forgotten, these digital memories will only become more valuable as the years go by.
This holiday season, consider giving your family the gift of remembrance. Not just something to unwrap—but something to gather around, to learn from, and to treasure forever. Contact me for more information.