Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location: 2008 Pass Road. Gulfport, MS, 39506

There is no dress code, and you should wear what you feel represents you well. Please keep in mind that this footage will be shown to future generations of our family.

With that said, please keep the following in mind:

• Please wear clothing that allows for easy placement of a lavalier microphone. Button-down shirts, collared shirts, or clothing with a sturdy neckline or lapel are ideal. Avoid clothing that is too loose, too thin, or makes a lot of rustling noise (like some athletic wear or waterproof jackets). 

• Be mindful of jewelry or accessories that might rub against the microphone. We'll do our best to position the mic discreetly, but minimizing potential noise is helpful.

• Avoid wearing turtle necks.

• It's a good idea to bring a couple of options for clothing if you have them.

• If you have long hair, please bring hair ties or clips so we can secure your hair away from the microphone.

Please prepare to bring your favorite prop, like a ring passed down, a comb from back in the day, or even a favorite recipe.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, please bring important images. We will digitally archive these and send them back to your address.

Questions on this list are to give you insight to what we’re getting at, but not an exact transcript of what will be asked:

I. Opening & Early Life:

• What is your earliest vivid memory of growing up in our family? Can you describe it to us?

• Can you breakdown our family tree, starting with granny? 

• What was your childhood home like? Where was it? What did it smell like, sound like, or feel like?

• Who was someone, inside or outside the family, who had a big impact on you when you were young? Why?

• What was a typical day like for you when you were a child?

• What was your favorite family tradition or holiday celebration growing up? What made it special?

II. Family Dynamics & Relationships:

• How would you describe the personality of [mention a specific family member, e.g., your grandmother's mother, or a sibling who has passed]? What's a story that perfectly captures who they were?

• What roles did different people play in our family (e.g., the storyteller, the caregiver, the joker, the quiet observer)?

• Can you share a memory about a particularly strong bond you had with a specific family member?

• What's a piece of advice or a life lesson you learned from a parent, grandparent, or aunt/uncle that has stuck with you?

• What was a memorable family gathering or event? What made it so special or unique?

III. Challenges, Resilience, and Wisdom:

• What was one of the biggest challenges our family faced, and how did you all get through it?

• What values were most important in our family, and how were they taught or shown?

• Is there a story of resilience or strength from a family member that inspires you?

• If you could share one piece of advice with younger generations about life, family, or happiness, what would it be?

• What do you hope future generations of our family remember most about you or about our family as a whole?

IV. Personal Reflections & Legacy:

• What are you most proud of in your life, either personally or related to our family?

• What's a talent, skill, or trait that runs in our family that you appreciate or possess?

• If you could tell your younger self something, what would it be?

• What does "family" mean to you?

• What's a cherished family photo or object, and what's the story behind it?

V. The Lighter Side:

• What's the funniest family story you remember?

• What was a favorite family meal or recipe, and what memories are tied to it?

• What was a common saying or inside joke in our family?

• What was your favorite song or type of music that reminds you of our family?

I truly want to take this opportunity, granny’s photoshoot and the church anniversary, to document my family. Media, photo and video, is so important and I want to do a service to the future of our family.