In this episode of the Love Local Chicagoland podcast, Jason Stallard welcomes John Doherty, founder of The Family Album Company, to discuss the significance of preserving family memories in a digital age. The conversation explores the importance of digitizing photos, love letters, and other memorabilia to maintain a legacy for future generations. As a longtime Chicagoan with a rich professional history, John shares insights into the emotional impact and practical necessity of his work.

Throughout the episode, John and Jason dive deep into the benefits of creating "living digital archives." Amidst heartwarming anecdotes about past client experiences, including a powerful story of a couple's long-distance love letters from the post-World War II era, John stresses the value of keeping family histories alive. They also discuss the dire consequences of losing irreplaceable moments captured in photos and videos due to outdated technology or natural disasters. Embedded within this conversation are key insights into how technology is changing the way we interact with our memories and the community-focused effort needed to preserve them.