Discovery Consultation
A one-on-one session to review what you already know, set research goals, and map out the best next steps for your family line.
Every appointment length listed below is time spent with you, in the studio or by video call. Research, scanning and design work then continues behind the scenes, and you can follow it on your project tracker.
Census, land, military, church and Texas county records, plus DNA analysis, to build a sourced family tree.
A one-on-one session to review what you already know, set research goals, and map out the best next steps for your family line.
Bring your Ancestry, 23andMe or MyHeritage results. We explain ethnicity estimates, sort your matches and identify likely relatives.
Two focused hours working side-by-side on a brick wall ancestor, with a written summary of every source we checked.
A fully sourced 4-generation family tree with a bound report, digital tree file and copies of key records. Starts with a kickoff meeting.
Archival-quality scans of prints, slides, negatives and albums, named, dated, organized and handed back on USB and cloud.
We inventory your prints together, then scan at 600 dpi with colour correction. Additional prints are $0.30 each.
35mm slides, carousel trays and film negatives scanned at 2400+ dpi, dust-cleaned and colour-balanced. Extras $0.65 each.
Fragile albums and scrapbooks captured page-by-page without removing photos, plus individual crops of every image.
Bring your damaged or faded favourites. We'll assess each one and quote restoration (typically $15–$40 per photo).
Your research, photos and stories written and designed into an heirloom hardcover for every branch of the family.
Look through sample books, choose a size and style, and plan chapters around the people and stories that matter most.
A gently guided, recorded interview with a parent or grandparent. You keep the audio and a full written transcript.
Our complete service: research, scanning, writing and design brought together in a 60–120 page archival hardcover. Includes two printed copies; extra copies from $65. Every stage is posted to your personal project tracker.
Add any of these to a scanning or book project during intake, or let us know when you book.
| 1200 dpi scanning upgrade | +$0.20 / photo |
| Advanced restoration (tears, stains, missing parts) | $15 – $40 / photo |
| Extra USB copy in keepsake box | $25 |
| Private cloud gallery (1 year) | $35 |
| Additional hardcover book copy | from $65 |
| Rush turnaround (when available) | +25% |
No. Booking reserves your time slot. You pay at your appointment by card, cash or check. Project packages take a 50% deposit at the kickoff.
Yes. Originals never leave our studio, are handled with cotton gloves, and are logged on intake and on return.
After your kickoff we give you a tracking code (like LHC-4821). Enter it on the Track Progress page any time to see every milestone and note.
Consultations, DNA interpretation and book design sessions can all happen by video. Drop-offs and interviews are best in person.