Legacy Sessions: Portraits & Family History Films That Preserve What Matters Most
Your legacy is more than the wealth you leave behind.
It’s your presence. Your voice. Your values. Your story.
Legacy Sessions are refined, bespoke portrait and film experiences designed to preserve the emotional essence of who you are for those who love you now, and for generations who will one day want to know you.
What Is a Legacy Session?
A Legacy Session is a deeply intentional process that blends fine art portrait photography with Family History Films, creating timeless, heirloom-quality documentation of your story.
Each session is tailored to reflect your personality, your journey, and the relationships that have shaped your life. Whether you choose to be photographed solo, with your partner, or as part of a multi-generational family gathering. Your story is valuable and we can help you tell it.
The Power of Family History Films
Because Photos Show What We Look Like, But Film Captures Who We Are
Family History Films go beyond the visual.
They preserve your voice, your movement, and your words so your children and grandchildren can hear you speak about your life, your values, your hopes for the future.
These customized films include:
- Lightly guided conversations
- Personal reflections or family messages
- Elegant visuals and music to bring your story to life
For clients navigating estate planning, retirement, or legacy gifting, these films become a priceless emotional asset.
Portrait Photography Rooted in Meaning
This is not traditional portraiture. It’s storytelling through still images created with grace, intentionality, and reverence.
Whether in your home, a private outdoor estate, or a quiet studio setting, your portraits are designed to feel timeless, grounded, and soul-connected.
The Final Result:
A fine art legacy collection worthy of your life’s story: framed, archived, and preserved for future generations.
Begin Your Legacy Session
You’ve spent your life building a meaningful legacy. Let’s ensure it’s remembered beautifully, thoughtfully, and completely.
Legacy Sessions are available by private consultation.
To inquire or refer a client, please get in touch below.
Or email us directly at zoe@thezoemartin.com for discreet inquiries.
Why I Created Legacy Sessions
Some stories ate too important not to share.
This one is mine.
I created Legacy Sessions in honor of my sister, Kristina, whose strength, grace, and luminous spirit shaped me in ways I’m still discovering.
When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, I found myself reaching for the camera; not to “capture” her, but to hold space for her. To witness her. To record the beauty, softness, and power she carried through even the hardest moments.
After she passed, those images, and the quiet videos we recorded, became everything.
Not just for me, but for everyone who loved her. They allowed us to hear her laugh, see her eyes light up, feel her presence.
It was then I knew: this work matters.
Not someday. Not when we’re “ready.”
But now, while we are here, and able to choose how we’ll be remembered.
Giving Back Through Legacy
To honor Kristina’s life and help others walking a similar path, 10% of all Legacy Session proceeds are donated to The Bridge Breast Network, a nonprofit that provides resources to underserved communities facing breast cancer.
Your session not only preserves your legacy, it helps support another person in preserving theirs.