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“Stories are memory aids, instruction manuals and moral compasses.”
— Aleks Krotoski

The Importance of Storytelling

We often think of legacy as something we leave behind, but it’s also something we share in the present—a way to reflect, connect, and celebrate the moments that shape us. Stories aren’t just about remembering the past; they bring us closer to the people around us, strengthening relationships and fostering a deep sense of belonging.

We don’t always realize the value of our stories until it’s too late. Imagine having the chance to hear your grandparents share the details of their life journey—what they felt, what they dreamed of, what they overcame. Or imagine being able to read your love story to your child one day, showing them where it all began, and reliving the beginning of your relationship with your partner 20 years from now. Now, think about the impact of preserving the story of a family business or personal legacy—the challenges, triumphs, and values that built something meaningful. By documenting your story while memories are fresh, you ensure that no moment is lost to time.

Sharing your experiences is not only a gift for future generations—it’s a therapeutic and rewarding experience for you, too. Reflecting on your journey can bring clarity, joy, and a sense of fulfillment. Couples who document their love story often find that it strengthens their bond, bringing them closer as they relive meaningful moments together. Research shows that storytelling enhances emotional well-being, reduces stress, and creates lasting social connections—whether it’s with family, friends, or even future generations.

Why Document Your Story?

  • Sharing your journey fosters understanding, love, and a sense of closeness with those who matter most.

  • Revisiting cherished memories is a therapeutic and joyful experience.

  • The experiences you’ve gathered become a guide for future generations.

  • Every milestone, lesson, and love story deserves to be honoured and shared.

Start Your Story

Choose Your Storytelling Package

Not sure where to begin? We offer versatile packages for you to choose from.

Each package can be customized to best suit your needs.

  • Send us a short voice recording and we’ll write it into a polished, 1–2 page digitally designed story. An easy, low-barrier way to try storytelling for the first time.

    What’s Included:

    • You send:

      • A self-recorded audio clip (up to 10 minutes). A clear voice note on your phone works great.

      • 1-2 pictures.

      • Colour schemes, design preferences and branding material (if applicable). We can walk you through this part to make sure it looks great!

    • We transcribe and lightly edit your story.

    You Get:

    • A written and designed digital storytelling piece that reflects your story, voice, memories, and mission.

      • Delivered in PDF format (1-2 pages) with add on option for a framed print.

    Optional Add-Ons:

    • Framed and printed copy. $55+GST&PST

    • Photo Shoot (digital gallery with option for prints) Starting at $125

      • Portraits

      • Families

      • Products

      • More

    This is a great option for:

    • Heartfelt gifts.

    • Memorial or tribute.

    • Website content.

    • Artist bios.

    • Speaker intros.

    • Pitch deck.

    • Low-barrier way to try storytelling for the first time.

      • Flexibility to follow one of the prompts on the Legacy Reflection Sheet we provide you or make up your own.

      • All you need to do is press record on your voice notes app and send us the recording.

      • This bespoke product can be used as a template to build confidence in your storytelling journey.

    Investment: $125 +GST

  • A short documentary of you sharing a meaningful story — where you walk away with a custom product that showcases who you are.

    What’s Included:

    • You send:

      • 4-6 pictures (or opt for a photo shoot add on below).

      • Branding material (if applicable).

    • A scheduled 30 minute consultation call where we learn about you and the story you want to share.

      • We curate a list of suggested storytelling prompts based on your story.

    • A 20 minute live, in person and video recorded storytelling session.

      • We guide you through sharing your story with the pre-decided prompts.

    • 15 minutes of candid, behind the scenes footage that will be woven into the film.

      • Examples: a couple walking in a meaningful location, a musician in the studio, a florist working a bouquet etc.

    • One round of revisions.

    You Get:

    • A custom short film (~10 minutes) + 5 short, easily shareable clips.

    Optional Add-Ons:

    • Photo Shoot (digital gallery with option for prints) Starting at $125

      • Portraits

      • Families

      • Products

      • More

    This is a great option for:

    • Artists, creatives, and small business owners struggling to communicate the “why” of what they do.

      • Can be used for grant applications, pitch decks, brand storytelling and client/fan engagement.

    • Couples looking for a heartfelt way to celebrate and share their story

      • An experience where you reflect on your journey together and receive a bespoke keepsake to share with loved ones.

      • Perfect way to celebrate milestone occasions (weddings, anniversaries etc.)

    • Someone who has great stories to share but feels too close to the material to get started.

    • Tribute projects or honouring someone special, with an heirloom keepsake of shared memories.

    • Donor or client appreciation stories for organizations.

    Investment: $695 +GST

    • Storytelling Grants available to those who may not have access to the full fee. More details and application below.

  • A written and designed digital flipbook — where you walk away with a custom product that showcases who you are.

    What’s Included:

    • You send:

      • 4-6 pictures (or opt for a photo shoot add on below).

      • Colour schemes or branding material (if applicable). We can walk you through this step if needed!

    • A scheduled 30 minute consultation call where we learn about you and the story you want to share.

      • We curate a list of suggested storytelling prompts based on what you want to share.

    • A 20 minute live audio recorded storytelling session (in person or virtual).

      • We guide you through sharing your story with the pre-decided prompts.

    • One round of revisions.

    You Get:

    • A written and designed digital flipbook that reflects your story, voice, memories, and mission.

      • Delivered in PDF format with add on option for prints.

    Optional Add-Ons:

    • Digital Flipbook Hosting

      • Host your Pocket Story online. An easy to share and interactive way to view your story.

      • $95+GST/year

    • Printed Copies

      • Starting at $95+GST & PST for 10.

      • Please inquire for volume discounts.

    • Photo Shoot (digital gallery with option for prints) Starting at $125+GST

      • Portraits

      • Families

      • Products

      • More

    This is a great option for:

    • Artists, creatives, and small business owners struggling to communicate the “why” of what they do.

      • Can be used for grant applications, pitch decks, brand storytelling and client/fan engagement.

    • Couples looking for a heartfelt way to celebrate and share their story

      • An experience where you reflect on your journey together and receive a bespoke keepsake to share with loved ones.

      • Perfect way to celebrate milestone occasions (weddings, anniversaries etc.)

    • Someone who has great stories to share but feels too close to the material to get started.

    • Tribute projects or honouring someone special, with an heirloom keepsake of shared memories.

    • Donor or client appreciation stories for organizations.

    Investment: $695 +GST

    • Storytelling Grants available to those who may not have access to the full fee. More details and application below.

  • The best of both worlds — a heartfelt short film and a custom written and designed flipbook, crafted from your story.

    • PLUS a portrait session, 10 printed flipbooks and more storytelling time.

    What’s Included:

    • You send:

      • 5–8 photos (or opt to use portraits from your session).

      • Branding material or colour scheme preferences (optional).

    • A scheduled 45-minute consultation call where we learn about you and the story you want to share.

      • We curate a list of suggested storytelling prompts based on your story.

    • A 30-minute live, in-person recorded storytelling session (video + audio).

      • We guide you through sharing your story with the pre-decided prompts.

    • 15 minutes of candid, behind-the-scenes footage that will be woven into the film.

      • Examples: a couple walking in a meaningful location, an artist in their studio, a small family gathering, etc.

    • A 30 minute portrait session.

    • Story transcription, writing, and design for your flipbook (10-15 pages).

    • One round of revisions for both the film and the flipbook.

    You Get:

    • A custom short film (~15 minutes) with 8 short, easily shareable clips.

    • A digital designed storytelling flipbook (delivered in PDF format).

    • 10 printed flipbooks included.

    • A digital gallery of portraits.

    Optional Add-Ons:

    • Additional printed flipbooks.

      • Starting at $75+GST & PST for an additional 10.

      • Please inquire for larger volume discounts.

    • Additional Photo Shoot (digital gallery with option for prints)

      • Portraits

      • Families

      • Products

      • More

    This is a great option for:

    • Artists, creatives, and small business owners looking for a dynamic way to share their story.

    • Perfect for brand storytelling, websites, grant applications, and connecting with clients or fans.

    • Couples celebrating milestone moments.

      • An experience that honours your journey and leaves you with two beautiful keepsakes.

    • Family and personal tribute projects.

    • Capture a loved one’s story in both visual and written form.

    • Businesses or organizations creating donor/client appreciation stories or mini-history pieces.

    Investment: $1,305 +GST +PST on printed products

    *Best Value - Save $305 when bundled*

  • Your life, your legacy — captured in full. This premium package includes a full-length storytelling session with creative direction and results in a cinematic Legacy Film. Ideal for milestone occasions (corporate and personal), family histories, and heartfelt tributes.

    What’s Included:

    • You send:

      • 10-15+ pictures (or opt for a photo shoot add on below).

      • Footage from your archives (corporate footage, family home videos etc.)

    • A scheduled 45 minute consultation call where we learn about you and the story you want to share.

      • We curate a list of suggested storytelling prompts based on your story.

    • 1.5+ hours live, in person and video recorded storytelling session.

      • We guide you through sharing your story through the pre-decided prompts.

    • Candid, behind the scenes footage that will be woven into the film.

      • Examples: a couple walking in a meaningful location, a musician in the studio, a florist working on a bouquet etc.

    • Personalized creative direction, story consultation, and planning.

    • One round of revisions to ensure your story feels just right.

    You Get:

    • A cinematic, custom Legacy Film.

    • The reflective experience of reliving your legacy.

    Optional Add-Ons:

    • Photo Shoot (digital gallery with option for prints) Starting at $125

      • Portraits

      • Families

      • Products

      • More

    • Drone photography and videography

      • Prices vary

    This is a great option for:

    • Life milestone celebrations (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, etc.)

    • Preserving a parent or grandparent’s legacy.

    • Love stories.

    • A full family history captured for future generations.

    • Businesses celebrating milestones . Great way to share your founding story.

    • Business-specific packages available. Please inquire for further information.

    Investment: Starting at $4,200 +GST

  • Your life, your legacy — captured in full. This premium package includes a full-length storytelling session with creative direction, visual elements, and a custom-designed, archival quality hard cover Legacy Book. Ideal for milestone occasions (coprorate and personal), family histories, and heartfelt tributes.

    What’s Included:

    • You send:

      • 10-15+ pictures (or opt for a photo shoot add on below).

      • Footage from your archives (corporate footage, family home videos etc.)

    • A scheduled 45 minute consultation call where we learn about you and the story you want to share.

      • We curate a list of suggested storytelling prompts based on your story.

    • 1.5+ hours live storytelling session (in-person or virtual).

      • We guide you through sharing your story through the pre-decided prompts.

    • Personalized creative direction, story consultation, and planning.

    • One round of revisions to ensure your story feels just right.

    You Get:

    • Custom-designed, archival quality, hard cover Legacy Book.

    • The reflective experience of reliving your legacy.

    Optional Add-Ons:

    • Photo Shoot (digital gallery with option for prints) Starting at $125

      • Portraits

      • Families

      • Products

      • More

    • Custom cover materials and colours.

      • French velvet, Italian leather, suede, vegan leather, buckram, silk and more.

      • Prices vary

    • Custom cover text

      • Embossed, foil kissed, typography, etc.

      • Prices vary

    • Custom book box

      • Prices vary

    This is a great option for:

    • Life milestone celebrations (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, etc.)

    • Preserving a parent or grandparent’s legacy.

    • Love stories.

    • A full family history captured for future generations.

    • Businesses celebrating milestones . Great way to share your founding story.

    • Business-specific packages available. Please inquire for further information.

    Investment: Starting at $4,200 +GST

Each quarter, Love’s Legacy awards a limited number of Storytelling Grants to individuals whose stories inspire, create change, or deserve to be heard — but who may not have access to the full fee. If you’re a solopreneur, artist, caregiver, or someone with a meaningful story and limited means, we invite you to apply. Applications opening soon — sign up to our mailing list and email hello@loveslegacy.ca for more details.

Start Your story

Use this table to discover what package works best for you.

Package Format Investment Storytelling Journey Best Suited For
The First Chapter
– Voice Memo to Written Narrative		 Written $125 +GST Beginner
• Emerging artists needing a concise bio for a gallery or funding submission
• Individuals with meaningful memories wanting to share a cherished story or life lesson
• Small businesses needing a compelling founder’s story without investing in expensive production
• Creatives exploring personal branding
• Heartfelt Tribute Gifts
Pocket Story
– Documentary Style		 Film $695 +GST Beginner
• Musicians promoting a new album and looking to showcase their creative process
• Crafters or artisans showcasing their unique process and passion
• Business owners looking for a meaningful way to showcase their impact for funding applications
• Couples celebrating engagements or milestone anniversaries, looking to document their love story
• Individuals who want to share their stories in their own voices, for future generations
Pocket Story
– Story-Centred Design		 Written $695 +GST Beginner
• Artists needing compelling artist statements, capturing their artistic philosophy
• Business owners documenting their founding principles
• Entrepreneurs communicating their unique vision to investors
• Families creating tribute materials for a loved one’s milestone celebration or memorial
• Engaged couples looking to document and share their love story before the big day
Signature Story
– Hybrid		 Hybrid $1,305 +GST +PST Developing
• Musicians creating press kits that need both visual and written components
• Businesses looking for a meaningful way to document an important milestone
• Artists applying for grants/residencies that require comprehensive presentation materials
• Individuals or families documenting a loved one’s life story with both film and print elements.
The Epic
– Legacy Film		 Film Starting at $4,200 +GST Established
• Multi-generational businesses looking for a comprehensive documentation of their company history and values for future leadership transitions
• Retiring executives capturing career reflections
• Artists looking for long form project documentation or creating a retrospective career documentary
• Charities and Non Profits celebrating stories of community impact
• Individuals with rich life experiences preserving their personal history, wisdom, and meaningful stories in a cinematic format that preserves their unique voice and personality
The Epic
– Legacy Book		 Written Starting at $4,200 +GST Established
• Founders creating a comprehensive company history for stakeholders and future employees
• Couples documenting their shared journey as a legacy gift for children and grandchildren
• Creatives compiling a comprehensive significant project or career retrospective
• Individuals or families looking to document their personal history, family traditions, and accumulated wisdom in a beautiful heirloom book that can be cherished for generations to come
Start Your Story

Preview Legacy Excerpts Below

Legacy Films: Your Life, On Screen

The most comprehensive visual way to document your stories. A professionally crafted documentary-style film that brings your voice, your story, and your most cherished memories to life. More than just a video, it’s a cinematic time capsule that allows loved ones—now and in the future—to see and hear the essence of who you are.

    • Beautifully filmed and professionally edited to feel intimate and timeless.

    • We come to you and film in a place you are most comfortable (living rooms and gardens are a popular choice).

    • Long form film that can be cut into segments, perfect to share at weddings and other milestone occasions.

    • After an initial meet and greet, we provide thoughtfully crafted questions to help you share your journey in your own words.

    • We facilitate a conversation on eras of your life you would like to document, using active listening skills and follow up questions to gather the details you might have forgotten.

    • The final film can include images from your archives that accompany the stories you share.

    • The film is delivered via digital file transfer, making it easy for you to digitally share it with loved ones.

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Legacy Books: Your Life, In Print

The most comprehensive written way to document your stories. A beautifully crafted heirloom book, designed to capture your life’s most meaningful moments, reflections, and lessons. Each book is custom-made, blending your words, memories, and photos into a timeless keepsake for you and your loved ones to cherish.

    • Custom layouts and archival quality materials.

    • Choice of cover material.

    • Option to have duplicates printed to share with loved ones.

    • Option to print an imagewrap book to accompany or substitute an archival quality book.

    • After an initial meet and greet, we provide thoughtfully crafted questions to help you share your journey in your own words.

    • We facilitate an audio recorded conversation on eras of your life you would like to document, using active listening skills and follow up questions to gather the details you might have forgotten.

    • We transcribe the recorded conversation and transform it into a story of your life and love.

    • The book can include images from your archives that accompany the stories shared.

    • Hand binding and archival quality printing stands the test of time, and will remain in your family for generations to come.

    • Made in Canada.

    • Entrepreneur & Family Run Business Stories

    • Family Stories

    • Birth Stories

    • Family Recipe Book

    • Celebration of Life

Start Your Story

  1. Inquiry & Consultation

  • We start with a video call to understand the stories you would like to share.

Our Process

2. Guided Storytelling Session

  • A relaxed, guided conversation to capture your journey in either film or print.

3. Production & Design

  • We craft your story into a high-quality digital story-centred design, legacy book or documentary-style film.

4. Review & Final Edits

  • You’ll receive a preview of your Legacy Keepsake to ensure it reflects your vision before the final delivery.

5. Delivery

  • Your Legacy Keepsake is complete and ready to be cherished and shared.

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FAQ

  • A Legacy Film isn’t just a video—it’s an interview-driven story that captures your memories, emotions, and voice in a way that feels deeply personal. Unlike traditional home videos, a Legacy Film is professionally edited with visuals, music, and guided storytelling to create something truly timeless.

    • A Legacy Book is more than just a collection of pictures—it’s a narrative-driven keepsake that weaves together your life experiences, memories, and reflections. Each book is professionally written and designed with high-quality printing, elegant layouts, and thoughtfully written stories, making it an heirloom to pass down for generations.

    • Yes! We can incorporate old photographs, home videos, letters, or other memorabilia into legacy services to enhance your story. These elements help visually connect the past with the present.

    • If you are looking for current photos, we offer photo shoots as an add on for all packages.

    • The timeline depends on the complexity of the project. For example:

    • The Epic: Typically, a one hour guided interview session takes about ~8-12 weeks to deliver. This can vary depending on our current workload and availability.

    • Working with a deadline? Reach out and we will do our very best to accommodate it.

    • Legacy Keepsakes are perfect for many life milestones, including:
      🎉 Anniversaries – Celebrate your journey together.
      🎂 Milestone Birthdays – Honour someone’s life and experiences.
      🏆 Retirements & Achievements – Capture personal and professional reflections.
      📜 Family History Projects – Preserve generational stories for future family members.

    • Of course! Every service we offer is fully customized to reflect your personal journey, values, and storytelling style. We tailor the questions and structure based on your preferences to ensure it feels authentic and unique to you.

    • Absolutely! You may choose to pair a Legacy Film with a Legacy Book to capture both visual storytelling and written memories. The two mediums complement each other beautifully.

    • Discounts offered for Legacy Film & Legacy Book packages.

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Testimonials

  • "My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Love's Legacy Stories & Memories; they are professionals, through and through, who actively listen to you, asking the right questions, so they can provide you with photos/videos of the memories you (sometimes) didn't even know you wanted to preserve."

    Matthew M

    (Wedding Photography & Legacy Book)

  • "I had an amazing experience working with Rosina and Jude at Love's Legacy. The photo shoot was fun, professional, relaxed, they made us feel confident, comfortable and the final photos turned out beautifully. I enjoyed working with them and would highly recommend Love's Legacy for anyone looking to capture couples portraits that showcase the essence of your relationship!"

    E & E

    (Photography Session)

  • "My husband and I really appreciated the whole experience with Love's Legacy; they are a highly professional team and at the same time considerate and warm. I felt that they were genuinely interested in our story, and created a gently attentive atmosphere that drew out some wonderful memories. The quality and creativity of the photos we received was great. We had fun in the process and afterwards actually felt closer as a couple. Thank you very much."

    K & J

    (Photography Session & Legacy Film)