Wonderful Lives

08/24/2025

Big news from Ancestry.com: you can now upload video memories directly to your family tree.

At www.WonderfulLives.com, we create professional video biographies that are ready to upload — so your story becomes part of your family’s legacy forever.

We capture well-planned, heartfelt stories your family will enjoy for generations.

Personal Video BiographiesGo Beyond the Family ScrapbookServing Central California, veteran videographer Damon Meyer crafts professional video biographies that preserve your family's legacy for generations to come. Elevate Your Legacy Beyond the OrdinaryExperience the Difference:Scheduled Commitment...

08/19/2025

My Mom’s Father served in both World Wars. He was half Chippewa, living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

When we went there to bury my Mom, we mentioned his last name — LaLonde — to a man at a restaurant. He knew the name. The man was then owner of the restaurant and our dinner was on the house!

That’s the power of family history. These stories connect us across time, across communities, across generations.

Many of us hold family stories and ancestral information reaching into the 1800's. This is valuable family history.

At WonderfulLives.com, I help families capture stories like these before they disappear — so future generations will always know where they came from. These stories help young people move forward.

Personal Video BiographiesGo Beyond the Family ScrapbookServing Central California, veteran videographer Damon Meyer crafts professional video biographies that preserve your family's legacy for generations to come. Elevate Your Legacy Beyond the OrdinaryExperience the Difference:Scheduled Commitment...

01/18/2025

Preserve Your Family's Legacy for Future Generations
Family Stories Hold Timeless Value 🌳

Every family has a rich history, filled with unique stories, experiences, and wisdom that is passed down through generations. Imagine being able to sit down with your loved ones today and record the incredible stories of their lives, from their childhood memories to their milestones—stories that will live on for future generations.

📸 Capture a Moment in Time with a Cinema-Quality Video
With my professional cinema camera, I’ll help you tell your family’s story in the most meaningful way possible. Whether it’s a grandparent’s childhood memories or recollections of distant relatives born in the 1920s, I’ll prompt them to dig deep into their past to bring out those precious moments and experiences.

👵 For Families in Their 70s & Beyond:
Many of the people who lived through historical events are still with us today. Your loved ones have a firsthand connection to times long gone and can share stories that can never be recreated. Let’s preserve this legacy before these stories are lost.

🎁 The Perfect Gift for Future Generations
What better gift than a priceless family heirloom of memories—stories, advice, and experiences that will shape your family’s future? A video archive is a living treasure, one that can be passed down for generations, allowing your grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and beyond to hear from the people who shaped their family history.

💬 Contact Me Today to Book a Session
Let’s create a timeless family archive that your loved ones will cherish for years to come. Reach out today to schedule a family video interview.

10/31/2024

I'm a DP/Camera operator who has done it all, including working on the road with the Dead and Company. Documenting someone who is still with us is a beautiful thing, since we can capture stories reaching into the 1800's as passed down for newer generations as well as personalities, quirks and humor.
Just send me a message and we can chat.

09/16/2024

Imagine sitting down for a high-quality, professional interview where you share your unique story and memories of ancestors you knew in your youth. It is both personal, since your personality is captured, but also a powerful Genealogical document which can be very detailed and descriptive of the family tree and the personalities within.

I’m Damon Meyer, a professional videographer, offering personalized video interviews that capture the essence of your life and family history.

This is more than just a video; it’s a way to preserve your legacy for future generations to cherish.

Residing in Santa Cruz, I am a Director of Photography at Stanford University and have excellent equipment to deliver quality.

Your video content is delivered on a hard drive (or many) for long term safe storage. Your content can be distributed throughout the family via various methods.

Contact me today to book your session and create a lasting family keepsake!

06/25/2024

Thank you for visiting Wonderful Lives. One of our favorite tools is our list. It's a list for you to review as you plan your discussions with us, for a thorough presentation and not forgetting someone. (oops) No regrets!