Get Ready Guide
A little prep goes a long way. Here is everything you need to know before you walk through the door at 20 Fletcher Gate.
What to bring
- 1.Physical photographs you want in the film. We will scan or photograph them in the studio and weave them into the edit. Old prints, Polaroids, photo albums — all welcome. Even the battered ones.
- 2.Digital photos on a phone, USB stick or cloud link. Send them ahead or just bring the device. We can pull them in on the day.
- 3.Yourself, relaxed. Wear whatever feels like you. Avoid thin stripes or busy patterns on camera — they moiré. Solid colours work best. Layers are good for temperature control.
- 4.An open mind. You do not need to be a performer. We guide the conversation so it feels natural. Some of the best moments come from the questions you didn't plan.
What to expect on the day
- •Arrive 10 minutes early to settle in. We provide water and tea. The studio is at 20 Fletcher Gate, right in the Lace Market.
- •Your engineer will chat through your photos and any specific stories you want to make sure we capture. This takes 5–10 minutes.
- •Recording is conversational. We prompt gently and let the conversation flow. If someone goes quiet, we wait. Silence is fine.
- •You can pause, restart, or retake anything. There is no pressure. We have had people cry, laugh, and forget what they were saying. All of it is good.
- •Your edited film arrives within 7 days via a private download link. You can share it, back it up, watch it on your TV.
34 questions to ask each other
You do not have to use these. But they help when the conversation needs a nudge. Pick a few that feel right. Skip the ones that don't.
Questions for grandparents and parents
- 1.What is your earliest memory?
- 2.How did you meet your partner?
- 3.What was your wedding day actually like?
- 4.What values did your parents pass on to you?
- 5.What was your first job and how did you get it?
- 6.Tell us about the house you grew up in.
- 7.What is the hardest thing you ever got through?
- 8.What are you most proud of in your life?
- 9.What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?
- 10.What do you want your grandchildren to remember about you?
Questions for couples and partners
- 1.What was your first impression of each other?
- 2.What is your favourite memory together?
- 3.What has been your biggest adventure?
- 4.How do you show love differently?
- 5.What song reminds you of each other?
- 6.What is something the other person does that always makes you laugh?
- 7.What are your dreams for the next ten years?
- 8.What has marriage or partnership taught you?
Questions for siblings and friends
- 1.What is your funniest shared memory?
- 2.What trouble did you get into together?
- 3.How has your relationship changed over the years?
- 4.What is something only the two of you understand?
- 5.What do you admire most about each other?
- 6.If you could relive one day together, which would it be?
Questions for parents and children
- 1.What was the day I was born like for you?
- 2.What is your favourite story about me as a child?
- 3.What did you hope for me before I was born?
- 4.What have I taught you?
- 5.What family tradition do you want to keep alive?
- 6.What is your favourite thing we have done together?
Tips for the best recording
Before you arrive
Talk through the questions loosely as a group. Decide who will be the main storyteller and who will ask the questions. It helps to have one person steering so the conversation doesn't fragment.
During the session
Try not to talk over each other. Pause before answering — it makes editing cleaner and gives the film room to breathe. And don't perform. Just be present.
Photos
Lay your photos out in the order you want them to appear. Think of it like a timeline. Childhood, teens, marriage, kids, now. The engineer will handle the scanning.
Emotion is good
Laughs, pauses, tears — these are the moments that make a keepsake film powerful. The best recordings are the ones where people forget the camera is there.
Ready to book?
Choose your package and pick a date that works for your family. We are based at 20 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham Lace Market.