Some of Our Favorite Clips & Testimonials

"We do indeed love our video. The last piece is a riot and had us laughing out loud - kind of like an Abbott and Costello routine. In toto, you captured our essence - good job! 

Thank you!” - Joanna Miller

"Donna, thank you! It was a really great experience. No one in this world except you could have gotten us to sit still for three and a half hours." - Larry Miller

"Thank you so much, Donna, for beautifully capturing my life’s special moments and memories. Working with you was an absolute joy, and seeing the final video brought back all those cherished memories in such a wonderful way. Your talent and dedication shine through every frame, and I am grateful for the priceless gift you have created." - Bapi

 "This is truly the gift that keeps on giving, as it will be a lasting legacy for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donna, through your passion for your work you are helping families like ours create a visual legacy in perpetuity. We thank you so much." 

- Ruth Benatar Falkenstein

“Donna's approach put my parents perfectly at ease, and they shared wonderful, rich stories we'd have a hard time capturing ourselves. For their 50th anniversary party, we added family clips to a piece of their life story video, giving everyone a glimpse into their life together. I’m grateful for this cherished memory we’ll always have.” - Priya Kaftan

Marv and Michelle recorded several hours of their memories, family histories and traditions with Sonderful. Family members and future family members will have the joy of hearing them discuss so many of their life experiences - the happiest, the saddest, and the funniest (don't miss the turkey story included in the video above - it's a family favorite!)

A dear family friend gave the Taufiqs the gift of a Sonderful video to help capture their family histories in India and the U.S., stories of their favorite travels, people who made the biggest impact, family recipes and songs, memorable encounters with celebrities and prime ministers, and what they most want their family to know.

(Photo image above)

“We sat down tonight and watched (finally!) the video you created, and we were simply blown away. We loved every minute, and the editing was phenomenal. Thank you, Donna, for giving us such a precious keepsake. We can tell what a gargantuan task it was. Flawless technically and such fun for us!” - Charlotte Beyer  

"I don't have the words to describe how much I loved my mom's video. I learned a ton about her, and it was amazing to see how happy she was when she talked about her family history and her past! I never thought to ask her all of those questions and get that important history documented. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this video that we will treasure forever." - Andrea (Shaffer) Szigethy

"I'd love for my kids to have 'met', if even just via recording, my grandparents! Manny and I went through this Sonderful recording process to document his recovery after his car accident and, in addition to documenting that, we got a very real memory of who we are at age 49/50. Maybe my great grandkids will watch some day!" - Cristy Gonzalez-Brito

The Parks' daughters gave them a Sonderful video for Bud's 80th birthday. Their 3-hour video captures stories of their childhoods, ancestries, backgrounds into their education and chosen careers, favorite hobbies, lessons learned, advice for their family gleaned from those lessons, and a marvelous glimpse into their everyday lives with their beloved family. 

(Photo image above)

 "Thank you so much for your help in telling our stories. We really enjoyed our time together with you as well as the time we spent talking as we prepared the stories. You are so easy to talk to which made the entire process a delight. You truly have a gift for encouraging people to share." 

- Mary Gramins 

To organize his thoughts for his book "I'll Get the Tip" (published September 2024), Peter worked with Sonderful to record over sixty of his favorite memories from his illustrious commercial production career, including his first meeting with Arnold Palmer, an unforgettable gift from Judy Collins, and a TV spot with Tommy Lasorda, The Pointer Sisters, and Buzz Aldrin - all in one room! 

  (Photo image above) 

"I wish I could have done this a long time ago. The process helped me to bring the past to the present, share some things I never have before, and bond with my daughter in a whole different way. This was the best gift I could give to myself and to her. Thank you!" - Jacquie Pagano 

(Photo image above)

  “Anyone can tie their parents to a chair and force them to speak on camera. But only Donna can turn a Zoom interview into a forever keepsake that will be treasured by many, for generations to come.” - Boo (Park) Zamek   

(Photo image above) 

 “You did such a remarkable job of interviewing us and we are so thrilled with the video. We can't tell you how much we appreciate your patience and guidance, and we are so happy that our family will have this to keep us in their memories. Thank you for your great direction in providing this lasting memento.” - El & Marilyn Feldstein