Story Portraits
A Story Portrait begins with a conversation. I ask thoughtful questions, listen closely, and turn what we talk about into a written piece that reflects the person's voice, memories, and meaning.
You can purchase a Story Portrait for yourself, someone you love, someone who has passed, a family member, a business owner, or a community member whose story deserves to be preserved.
Not ready to book just yet? No problem!
Some gifts are opened once.
This one unfolds over time.
A Story Portrait Gift Card is an invitation to be seen, heard, and remembered. It allows someone you love to experience a guided story conversation and receive a beautifully written portrait of their life, captured with care and intention.
Whether it’s for a parent, grandparent, spouse, friend, or mentor, this is more than a gift—it’s a chance to preserve who they are in a way that lasts.
Each gift card can be applied toward a full Story Portrait experience, including:
A relaxed, in-depth interview
A thoughtfully written story
A framed portrait for display
A digital copy to keep and share
Perfect for:
• Meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts
• Birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays
• Honoring someone you love
• Giving a gift that truly lasts
Delivered digitally or as a mailed keepsake card—ready to gift in a way that feels just as special as the story itself.
Not sure if it’s the right gift? You’re not alone. Most people say this ends up being one of the most meaningful gifts they’ve ever given.
A deeper story portrait with more room for memories, background, and the details that make someone's life feel vivid.
Each custom story portrait includes:
A guided, in-depth interview (in person or virtual)
A carefully written, one-of-a-kind 2 page story
A high-quality framed print, ready for display
A digital copy to keep and share
This is for the people you love. The ones whose stories deserve to be remembered, honored, and passed down.
Perfect for:
• Parents and grandparents
• Spouses and close friends
• Anyone whose story you never want to lose
Some stories deserve more space.
A long-form biography is a deeply detailed, thoughtfully written narrative that captures the full arc of a person’s life—their experiences, values, relationships, and the moments that shaped who they are.
This offering is designed for those who want to preserve more than a snapshot. It’s for families who want to hold onto the stories, lessons, and memories that might otherwise fade with time.
Each biography begins with one or more in-depth conversations, allowing space to reflect, remember, and revisit the moments that matter most. From there, the story is carefully written into a cohesive, essay-length piece that honors both the details and the meaning behind them.
Each long-form biography includes:
Extended, in-depth interviews (multiple sessions if needed)
A richly written, essay-length life story
A professionally edited digital document to keep, print, and share
Optional guidance on printing multiple copies for an additional keepsake version
This is especially meaningful for:
• Aging parents or grandparents—I am a proud Dementia Friend of Indiana
• Preserving family history for future generations
• Capturing a life story in someone’s own voice
• Creating something lasting to pass down
This is more than a story.
It’s a record of a life—told with care, intention, and depth.
Because one day, these stories won’t be able to be told firsthand.
This is a way to keep them. If you’ve been thinking, “I should do this while I still can,”—you’re not alone. I’m here to help you capture it.
A polished written story delivered digitally so it can be saved, printed later, emailed, or shared online.
Guided interview
Written story
Digital delivery
May be featured across socials
A concise written portrait designed as a meaningful keepsake for yourself, a loved one, or someone you want to honor. Best for commemorating an intersection of someone’s life, for example, an anniversary, birthday, championship season, or retirement, rather than an entire life story.
Guided interview
One-page story
Digital copy
Printed and framed portrait

