family videography, San Jose, CA

FAMILY HISTORY VIDEO BIOGRAPHIES ARE PRICELESS

  • Have you ever loved and lost a special person and wish you could ask him or her some questions that you overlooked while they were still alive?
  • Is there someone who died before you were born that you wish you could have met and asked some questions?
  • Was there a person you loved dearly and just WISH that either your spouse or child could meet but is no longer with you?

If you said yes to one or more of these questions, I have a final question for you:
How much would a video interview of this loved one be worth to you?

If I were to take a guess, you'd simply say, "priceless."

Grandpa's Memories, located in San Jose, California, provides the priceless service of high quality, digital video taped interviews (also called video biographies).

When we are finished, you will have a video in whatever format you choose including, VHS, DVD, or a Mini DV tape.

We create these videos by asking questions of your loved ones to ensure that they are known by future generations. In fact, we ask a wide variety of questions to elicit priceless anecdotes on personal memories, family stories, and advice to future generations.

The end-result will be an item that no family should be without: a high-quality document on video that people can see and afterwards say, "I have a very good idea of who that person is (or was)."

Every life has a story - pay tribute to that story.


A family tribute on DVD or VHSThe power of my own service hit home this year. Sadly, my Grandpa Ben, pictured here with my Grandma, died in January 2004. Although it was a painful loss for my family and for me, we all feel comforted to know that future generations will be able to see him and hear his stories thanks to the video interviews I performed. To be sure, he will be known in ways that he could not have been known if I were to merely describe him to my children through my words and with photos. Instead, they will see in high quality video who he was and have the next best thing to an afternoon visit with him. Additionally, because of the longevity of digital video, they will also be able to share this video with their own children some day.

Don't let your family stories get lost.
Create a family memoir first hand from those that lived it.
Preserve your family history forever.

I, Adam Dorsay, will personally conduct the interviews. I have trained all my life to provide my services as a video biographer. I have a Master's degree in counseling from Santa Clara University and with that, the ability to gently probe and elicit true and appropriate responses. I am confident that I will quickly gain the trust of your loved ones; they will soon feel as though they are speaking to an old friend.

"Adam Dorsay of Grandpa's Memories interviewed my father last week and I don't think anyone else could have done a better job. My father and I are very close, but as his son interviewing him about his life (which I have done), our emotions interfere with the interview. Adam has the sensitivity as well as the insight and level of professionalism that turns what many people would think of as an ordinary interview into a work of art. Adam has the ability to elicit wonderful stories and heartfelt memories from his subjects. He did just that in his interview with my father. I will always cherish the interview and I know my children will as well."

David Straus, CEO
Without a Box, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

CHOOSING US TO CREATE YOUR FAMILY MEMOIRS ENSURES:

1. Your loved one will enjoy the process. It will be fun! Also, your loved one will feel listened to, understood and honored.

2. Obtaining answers that you most likely will not be able to get. Your loved one will take the interview seriously and will give thorough answers because they are working with a professional. Even you will likely learn something new when you see the tape.

3. That the interview will not be interrupted, as it might be if you did it yourself.

4. The project will get done quickly and efficiently. It will not be put on hold until the proverbial "tomorrow" which may never come. Instead, you will have immediate gratification for a memorable DVD or VHS movie that you, your family, and future generations will cherish.


I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and will welcome your phone call or email.

Mission Statement


CONTACT ME ANYTIME

Adam Dorsay, MA
Seeker of Stories & CVO
2119 Coastland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
408-723-3231
adam@grandpasmemories.com

Adam Dorsay with Seinfeld's  Uncle Leo
Adam with Seinfeld's Uncle Leo

©Copyright 2004, Adam Dorsay, Video Biographer