Legacy Films & Portraits
Photographs hold faces, but film brings a soul back into the room.
I never had videos of my gran, and it’s something I’ll always wish I had. But before my grandad passed, I created a short film of him to be shown at my sister’s wedding which he couldn’t attend due to fighting cancer. It’s now the most precious piece of film I own. When I watch it, it feels like he’s here again, his voice, his laugh, his way of looking at the people he loved. My daughter, who never met him, knows him through that film. That’s the kind of legacy I want to help other families hold onto. Don’t get me wrong it’s extremely hard to watch and I cry every single time but it’s the best decision I ever made to film my hero, as I can now have him in the room with me whenever I need and it’s just pure magic.
These sessions are created especially for the older generation and their families, however I am also available to capture all moments in which this may be absolutely essential for remembering your loved ones after they have passed.
They are gentle, unhurried, and deeply personal. I’ll spend time capturing natural photographs and film with space for storytelling, short relaxed interviews. laughter, and quiet moments. This could be at home, in a favourite place, or surrounded by children and grandchildren.
The result is more than a collection of images and film. It’s a legacy: timeless portraits, heartfelt family moments, and a moving record of voice, personality, and presence. Something that will only grow more valuable as years go by.
Each session is tailored to your family. Some families choose a simple portrait session with a few short film clips. Others want an in-depth legacy film, combining interviews, candid moments, and even old photographs woven into the story. However it unfolds, it is always about honouring the person at the heart of it.
This isn’t just about today, it’s about giving future generations the chance to see, hear, and feel the people who shaped their lives.
Legacy Portrait Session - 1 hour session includes all beautifully edited images in a mixture of colour and black and white £350
Portraits & Short Film - 2 hour session £500 includes all beautifully edited images in a mixture of colour and black and white plus a 5 minute film of our session with audio and words to camera from your loved ones.
Full Legacy Film experience - 6 hour session £850 includes all of the above, plus Polaroid prints on the day. Pre shoot meeting in person to get to know everyone involved and take notes on what to ask in my interviews and prompts on the day. On the day relaxed emotive beautiful interviews to camera in full 4K where I will ask questions and prompts to get the most precious stories and advice and words from your loved ones and interactions with all involved. All with full 4K audio. Plus Flashback photo and film memories woven into the final film. Final film around 10-15 minutes. Choice of own music.
To book this experience today please contact me on zarasfilms@outlook.com, I am offering the first 5 bookings 20% off due to this being a new venture.