How to Share Your Photos and Videos with Us
To create your memorial video, we'll need access to your precious photos, videos, and any music you'd like to include. Here's how to easily share them with us:
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Option 1: Google Drive (Recommended)
Perfect for: Large collections of photos and videos
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Go to drive.google.com and sign in
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Click "New" → "Folder" and create a folder (e.g., "Memorial Video - [Name]")
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Upload your files by dragging them into the folder or clicking "New" → "File upload"
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Right-click the folder → "Share" → "Get link"
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Change permissions to "Anyone with the link can view"
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Copy the link and send it to us
Option 2: Dropbox
Perfect for: Easy sharing from mobile devices
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Create a free account at dropbox.com
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Create a new folder for your memorial video materials
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Upload your photos, videos, and music files
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Click "Share" on the folder → "Create link"
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Send us the generated link
Option 3: WeTransfer
Perfect for: One-time sharing of smaller collections
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Go to wetransfer.com (no account needed)
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Click "Add your files" and select photos/videos
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Enter our email address in "Email to"
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Add a message and click "Transfer"
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We'll receive a download link via email
What to Include
Photos:
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High resolution preferred (original quality from camera/phone)
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Various life stages - childhood, school, career, family moments
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Special occasions - weddings, celebrations, achievements
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Candid moments that show their personality
Videos:
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Any format accepted (MP4, MOV, AVI, etc.)
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Home movies, phone recordings, special events
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Keep original quality - don't compress before sharing
Music:
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Favorite songs (MP3, WAV, or streaming links)
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Meaningful pieces - wedding songs, favorite artists
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Let us know if certain songs have special significance
File Organization Tips
Name your folders clearly:
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"Childhood Photos"
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"Family Videos"
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"Favorite Music"
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"Professional/Work Life"
Include a notes document with:
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Names of people in photos (if not obvious)
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Dates or context for special moments
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Music preferences and their significance
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Any specific requests or stories you'd like highlighted
Need Help?
Don't worry about technical details - focus on gathering the memories that matter most. If you need assistance with uploading or have questions about file formats, just give us a call. We're here to make this process as simple as possible during this difficult time.
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Remember: All shared materials are kept completely confidential and will be permanently deleted from our systems after your memorial video is completed and delivered.​