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Life Story Packages



"You catch more flies with honey than vinegar" is one of my mother in law's catch phrases and it signifies the loving, kind, and caring way in which she has lived her life. Her life story unfolds to show how her early family life experiences during the depression, and challenges during world war two, shaped the woman she became. A braveness and resilience underlie the gentle way in which she has lived. Emigrating to NZ with her husband and young family in the hope of a better life. 
Sandra has captured this amazing life story and now it can be shared with future generations.
 
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- Jackie

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Standard Package – $830  (GST not included)
Preserve your life story and memories through a recorded guided conversation
conducted in the comfort of your home.

Includes:
  • Preliminary Consultation: We'll discuss the  life story of the subject  and goals for the interview.
  • Research: I'll gather background information to personalise the interview questions.
  • Guided Conversation: 2 sessions, approximately 1.5 hours each, with questions tailored to your life experiences.
  • Travel Costs: Included for locations within 30 minutes of my home.
  • Environmental Portrait: An image that captures what is home for this person eg: memorabilia, a favourite place to sit for a cuppa and their favourite things around them.
  • Digital Package: Your recorded interview, index, photos, and agreement form, all stored on a USB stick.
  • Presentation Box: the Usb stick displayed in a beautiful named presentation box

Optional Extra: Head and Shoulders Portrait: $150.00
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Ready to preserve your legacy?
Contact me to schedule your life history interview today.








Quote for RWNZ


Portrait - head and shoulders.     $220

Environmental Portrait                 $100
- subject photographed in
their home capturing elements of their personality and interests

One hour interview                       $100

Questions provided by RWNZ


Total                                             $420

Less 20% discount due to our connection and the support you have given me in many of my projects


Adjusted Final Total.                    $336


Plus mileage of $1 per kilometre






 Reviews: 

​I enjoyed sharing my memories. It was very important to me to have memories like that stored that I'm sure my family will be interested in.  My eldest son has been on at me to write these down - it was so much easier to record them this way .  - Maureen


Sandra completed a life history for my mum and dad, who are both 90 years old. This will be a treasured asset for our extended family in the future. Sandra conducted herself with professionalism and a sensitivity to my parents' needs. My mum resides in a rest home, while my dad remains independent. Sandra visited them individually at their residences and then together. Our family is deeply thankful for this oral record of their lives. Sandra posed thoughtful and comprehensive questions. She truly is a treasure. I would urge everyone to capture their loved ones' oral histories – we can never be certain of the time we have with each other.
​- Julie
  • Home
    • About
  • Portrait and Life History
  • Previous Work
    • Portraits inspired by the Old Masters
    • Documenting Dipton Women
  • Awards and Exhibitions
  • Contact
  • Other Projects
    • Prebble Scholarship
    • The Care Project
  • Product
  • Product