Ceal Marron Memories

This project was a first for me! Never have I record an entire family interview! On Sunday, December 18 2010, the family of Ceal Maroon gathered for a family dinner. The interview was lead by Ceal's daughters and it was great to see the excitement and curiosity behind each and every questions.

Also everyone slowly and gradually gathered around the family room to listen to the stories.

Questions lead to answers that triggered more questions. Poor Ceal, she was submerged with requests to tell more and more stories, and after an hour, we all called it a day and the entire family enjoyed a delicious meal.
What a great day! I was so happy to be able to record Ceal Maroon's treasures of the past. Now they are alive, forever on DVD!

Update: Here is a testimonial of Maureen Maroon-Nelson, one of Ceal Maroons daughter's:
" The video turned out great! I couldn't stop watching it. You did a wonderful job as usual. I will let you know how many DVD's we will need. So far I will need 7 copies. I am waiting to hear from the rest of my family. I sent my family a message telling them that the video turned out beautiful and they could call either you or me if they wanted a copy. I will be in touch but for sure I will need 7 copies so far. I am going to be in Peoria on March 5th for the annual Down's Syndrome spaghetti dinner at the Itoo club on March 6th. So I will get ahold of you during that time to get the DVD's. Thanks so much for doing such a wonderful video of Mom. She looked so comfortable and relaxed for the majority of the time. You did so good...especially with my mom who does not like her picture taken at all !! "

" A great Experience"

After recording their memories, I like to ask my clients what they thought of the session. In this video, Jim and Liz explain why everyone should record their memories and how much fun it was.

How I can help preserve your memories

Voila! This is my card that I very proudly give friends, family and interested parties. Very proud because the picture features my grandpa and I. What a great picture. Of course, I don't remember what my grandpa was saying at that particular moment, but I just love the look, the intensity and the bond that is here portrayed. I love my grandpa. Unfortunately I have not recorded his memories on video. I wish I had discovered my passion for video earlier on. It would have been so great to have the sights and sounds of him recorded. So when I miss him, I could watch him again on video and hear his voice.
That is why I encourage everyone who love his/her family to record their loved ones on video. Today or tomorrow! Not next year. The present is a gift.
Many times I hear people telling me :"Oh, I wish I would have met you, 5 years ago! My dad had so many great stories. It would have been so great to have him tell them on DVD!"
If you care about your family legacy, if you care about family stories, if you want to remember your loved ones forever, give me a call 309.363.5368 or contact me via a comment to this blog.

Thank you,
Raphael

"A wonderful way to preserve memories for the next generation"

Irene and Linda explain in this testimonial how happy they are to have their memories recorded.

Michael Ferruzza's Memories & 80th Birthday

This is the most accomplished version of memories that I have done so far. My mom started this project and wanted to celebrate her dad's 80th Birthday in an original way: have everyone tell their favorite memory of Grandpa. The project evolved into something quite elaborate with voice over narrations, phone interviews, etc. When I saw the impact and the emotion generated by this video, I knew that I wanted to give this opportunity to other families.
Here is a sample of the DVD that I created. Enjoy

Part1


Part2