More than a video — a deep, transformative conversation
My role is to listen deeply, draw out the magic, and craft it into a film that becomes a lasting treasure. I hold a sacred space for you to be seen and heard, and to discover your hidden superpower and life themes. The product is a film that captures your true essence.
Why choose
Timeless Legacy Videos to create a video of yourself or a loved one?
What to expect during a
Timeless Legacy Video session
What creating Timeless Legacy Videos means to me
The one need we all have in common
I’m good at making people feel comfortable and at ease. What I’m most grateful for is the chance to have a truly deep conversation. My gift — my superpower — is seeing the superpower in others, and helping bring it into recognition. These sessions are often deeply transformative, not just for the person speaking, but for their loved ones who get to witness them. And because the entire conversation is captured on video, that essence — their story, their presence — is preserved as a gift for generations. There’s something magical about watching someone you love reveal who they truly are.
Why This Work Matters to Me
I studied architecture at UC Berkeley, but it was a beginning black and white photography class in my final semester that truly changed the course of my life. The darkroom felt familiar — my first memory of photography was in childhood, helping my dad set up a makeshift darkroom in our bathroom. I still remember the red glow of the lightbulb and the magic of watching images slowly appear in the developer tray. That awe never left me.
After graduating, I became an architectural photographer instead of pursuing a career as an architect — this was 1989, long before digital. Over time, my work expanded to include people. I began photographing events and doing headshots, mostly at Stanford University, and eventually had a breakthrough: I realized that a great headshot wasn’t just about lighting and angles — it was about creating a meaningful experience in the moment. In just 15 minutes, I could help someone see their own value — and then see it reflected right back in their eyes and capture it in a photo.
This approach led to creating short videos for professionals, helping them share who they really are on their websites. The process was about uncovering their “superpower” — something they do so naturally, they almost overlook it — and creating what I call a fresh story. A fresh story has energy. It’s alive. It surprises even the person telling it.
The inspiration for legacy videos came not from a client, but from family. After my aunt passed at 100, an 18-minute video of her was played at her celebration of life. That video—simple, unpolished—became the most powerful part of the day. I realized then how deeply this kind of storytelling matters.
Today, I bring everything I’ve learned — about light, presence, listening, and trust — into each legacy video. This work isn’t about performance. It’s about helping people feel truly seen, and preserving their essence for the people they love.