The inspirations for life stories are as varied as the people telling them. The most common way that people imagine such a project is as a chronological assessment of their lives. This approach, however, can be overwhelming to consider. Although many of the projects follow a general timeline of the subject’s life, there are many other ways to embark on the journey of documenting a life story.

Here are some themes that have guided other projects: 

  • Life Lessons
  • Travel
  • Witness to History
  • Recipes
  • Career
  • Collection of Letters
  • Artist's Body of Work
  • Ancestral Heritage
  • Family Folklore
  • Heirlooms
  • Family Traditions
  • Photo Restoration