Discover the story
We begin with a conversation about the person, the purpose and the materials already gathered. A tailored interview plan gives space to the stories still waiting to be told.
ARCHIVAL RESEARCH & PREPARATIONPRIVATE LEGACY COMMISSIONS
The conversation
continues.
A lifetime of wisdom.
A conversation for generations.
Preserve the stories, voice and perspective that make a person irreplaceable, through a thoughtfully crafted Living Portrait.
Request a Private Consultation Discover the Living Portrait
A voice.
A perspective.
A lasting connection.
CAPTURE. PRESERVE. CONNECT.A PERSONAL LEGACY, THOUGHTFULLY PRESERVED.
MORE THAN A MEMORY
Some things deserve
more than remembering.
The way they tell a story. The pause before a piece of advice. The experiences that shaped their view of the world.
Photographs preserve a moment. A recording preserves a voice. A Living Portrait is conceived to bring those materials into conversation — offering a new way to explore a life, while keeping its original sources at the heart of the experience.
THE LIVING PORTRAIT
Their stories.
Their voice.
A new way to connect.
A private, conversational representation shaped by the words, memories and materials a person chooses to share.
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A life, in their own words
Carefully prepared interviews and selected archives form the foundation: the defining moments, everyday details and lessons worth passing on.
02
An experience to explore
The proposed portrait brings an authorized digital likeness and voice into an interactive experience, grounded in approved source material.
03
A connection held with care
Family review, corrections and agreed access come before private release. The original recordings remain valuable in their own right.
A Living Portrait is an AI representation, not the person. Its responses may be imperfect. Documented memories and AI interpretations should be clearly distinguished.
OUR APPROACH
A considered process.
A deeply personal result.
Every life has its own shape.
Every commission begins by listening.
Preserve the presence
A thoughtfully planned filming session is designed to capture voice, expression and recollection with professional picture and sound, at a pace that feels comfortable.
PROFESSIONAL FILM & SOUNDShape the portrait
Approved recordings and sources inform the interactive portrait and an organized archive. Review, refinement and private delivery are defined together as part of the commission.
CRAFT, REVIEW & PRIVATE DELIVERYThe scope, production arrangements, technology and delivery schedule are agreed individually before a commission begins.
CARE BEYOND THE CAPTURE
A personal legacy.
Handled personally.
The technology may evolve.
The importance of the source material does not.
Consent comes first
Use of a person’s voice, likeness and personal materials requires appropriate permission. The boundaries of the portrait are discussed before work begins.
An archive you can keep
Transferable copies of the agreed recordings and source materials are part of the proposed commission, so their value need not depend on a single platform.
Stewardship, clearly defined
Access, hosting, maintenance and future support are set out in the commission agreement. Long-term care is planned with clarity, not left to assumption.
A GIFT BEYOND A LIFETIME
Begin with
a conversation.
Tell us whose story you would like to preserve.
We will explore what a private commission could mean for you.
Private commissions by inquiry.
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