Lake City Pictures

Lake City Pictures

creates legacy films and dramatic portraits

to share lasting messages and fine art portraiture with friends and family

Doesn’t it seem like the more connected we get, and I mean in the digital way, the less connected we feel? Think of all the family dinners. We used to listen to stories of our grandparents, aunts and uncles, giving context and grounding to our lives. But now, the kids are on their phones, not listening.

There will come a time when they are hungry for that connection, your stories, your wisdom. Even the sound of your voice and your laughter will become precious.

That first Christmas that you are gone. Your absence so strong. What a time to watch a half hour film of you telling them about Christmas when you were a child! When they hear your voice again, will it bring a smile?

It is hard to preserve your own memories. Where to start?! Should I try to write a memoir? Will they even read it? Maybe you’re not much of a writer. Hiring a ghost writer is pricy and will they get your tone right? Those fill in the blanks memory books don’t even ask the questions that you long to answer! Maybe record a video selfie? Aren’t your memories worth more than that?

We can help. We can film right in your home! We’ll include some photos, even digitized archival film – like of your wedding, Do you still have your wedding dress? Let’s give it a spin!
Maybe your first car – do you still have that?!

We can make a cinema quality film together featuring you and your stories.

We we’ll send you a FREE “My Stories Checklist”.

Once you’ve had a chance to experiment with that you can set up a call and we can chat about the process.

We’re Proud to Have Captured These Stories

Sandy Campbell

Portrait Session

Don and Donna Burnett

Feature Doc Film Awards

Rose Sexsmith

Portrait Session

Compare Packages

All film packages are customizable and the budget will depend on the finished length and complexity.

Mini Film

New Grandchild?

Commission a Mini Film to celebrate the birth of a long-awaited grandchild.

Retiring?

Tell the story of how you started in your career and the lessons you learned along the way.

Big anniversary?

How did the two of you meet? What have been the highlights of your life together and what words of wisdom do you want to share.

Starts at $8 000

Short Doc

Family historian?

From what country is your family?
Do you have note noteworthy or colorful ancestors?

Grandma's recipes?

Is there a dish that nobody can make like Grandma does? You could make a cooking video with her as the star chef.

Big Heirlooms?

Things that you have collected are just "stuff" until they are enhanced with a story. Tell the stories behind important family treasures.

Starts at $15 000

Documentary Memoir

Grandchildren watch film of Grandma on their television.

Tribute

Who has inspired you? This is your opportunity to pay tribute to your personal heroes.

Family Q & A

A fun project wherin you canvas your family for questions about your life and then you answer them in your film. Is there anything that you wish they would ask?

Values

What at the important things in life? Do you have a message of lasting value?

Starts at $35 000

Film Package Mini Film Short Doc Documentary Memoir
Photos Included 16-20 30-40 60-70
Film Clips Included 1 3 4
Interview Yes Yes Yes
B-roll 3 clips 8 clips 15 clips
Background Music Yes Yes Yes
BONUS:
Custom Portrait
No Yes Yes
BONUS:
How to Host a Film Premier Booklet
No Yes Yes
BONUS:
Behind the Scenes Photo Book
No Yes Yes

A Little About Us

Wendy McAlpine

Professional portrait artist, interviewer, film producer and member of Portrait Masters International.

Renee Braun

Award-winning documentary filmmaker and editor.