Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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FAQ
Please find quick answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
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What is the Oral History Project?
Oral history is a method of collecting and preserving historical information through recorded interviews with individuals who have personal knowledge of past events, experiences, and perspectives. It involves capturing spoken memories, anecdotes, and reflections from individuals who lived through certain periods or events. Oral history interviews often focus on topics such as family history, cultural traditions, social movements, and personal experiences, providing valuable insights into the human experience. These interviews are typically conducted by historians, researchers, or individuals interested in documenting and understanding various aspects of the past from a firsthand perspective. Oral history serves as a vital tool for preserving and sharing marginalized or underrepresented narratives and enriching our understanding of history from diverse viewpoints.
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Why should I or my family members do an oral history interview?
Participating in an oral history interview can be a profoundly meaningful experience for you and your family members for several reasons:
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Preserving Family Legacy: Oral history interviews allow you to document and preserve your family's stories, memories, and traditions for future generations. By sharing personal experiences, insights, and values, you create a valuable record of your family's history that can be cherished by your descendants.
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Connecting Generations: Oral history interviews provide an opportunity for different generations within your family to connect and learn from each other. Sharing stories across generations fosters a sense of belonging, strengthens family bonds, and encourages inter-generational understanding and empathy.
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Honoring Personal Experiences: Your life experiences, achievements, and challenges are unique and valuable. An oral history interview gives you the chance to reflect on your journey, share your wisdom, and ensure that your personal story is not forgotten.
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Preserving Cultural Heritage: Oral history interviews can capture not only individual stories but also broader cultural traditions, customs, and practices within your family or community. By documenting these aspects of your cultural heritage, you contribute to the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural identities.
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Learning from the Past: Listening to the stories of older family members can provide valuable insights into historical events, social changes, and personal experiences that have shaped your family's identity and values. Oral history interviews offer an opportunity to learn from the wisdom and perspectives of those who have lived through different times and circumstances.
Overall, participating in an oral history interview is a meaningful way to celebrate and honor your family's legacy, strengthen family connections, and contribute to the preservation of personal and cultural history for future generations.
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How much is it for Hookum Photography to conduct my oral history interview?
Our packages start at $680, however, with our special prices for a limited time, you or a loved one can now preserve your legacy starting at $380-$640 according to the package you choose.
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Why should I choose Hookum Photography to do my oral history interview ?
The representatives of Hookum Photography have 13 plus years of professional family research experience with over 7 years of experience interviewing individuals and over 20 years experience in multimedia.
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Can I make my payment in installments?
Absolutely! We have two options to suit your needs, they are as follows:
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Make your payment in full by paying your invoice with a credit card (our preferred method) or by debit card.
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You can make your payment in two installments, you will make your first installment on the date that the invoice is sent to you and 30 days from your initial payment your last installment will be due.
Note: We do not ship any products until all payments have been made.
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Can I request a refund after my first installment or if I have paid in full?
You can request a refund prior to your package being shipped out to you minus our interview fee of $250 (this is our service fee for tailoring and conducting your or your loved one's oral history interview.)
Note: All packages include a $250 service fee which is non-refundable after the initial interview has been completed.
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What is the turn around time for delivery of my selected oral history package?
Turn around times vary according to your selected package. Our delivery turn around times can range from 30 to 90 days.
Note: Delivery calculation starts once all interviews have been completed for the individual or families who has/have ordered it. Please be informed that extensions may apply which may change the delivery date.
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Is there a traveling fee if Hookum Photography come to my designated location?
If we have to travel more than 30 minutes from our location, there is a non-refundable $50 travels fee.
Note: Travel fees vary, due to location. We will discuss this option within your free consultation and prior to your package purchase.
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Can Hookum Photography conduct my oral history interview if I live in another state?
Most definitely! We have options to conduct oral history interviews via Google Meet or Zoom and it will be edited in the same manner as the videos that we record on our professional cameras (Please be aware that the quality via the aforementioned options will not have the same quality as the professional cameras we use when conducting interviews in person.)
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Are virtual oral history interviews cheaper than in-person oral history interviews?
No. All of our oral history interviews have the same value and we put the same energy, time and effort in to edit these interviews just as we do those videos which we capture in person.
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How do I submit my family photos to go into my family's oral history magazine or book ?
After you have completed your free consultation and you have purchased your package, you can submit your photos by emailing them to submissions@hookumphotos.com
Note: We recommend that you zip your images and send them via Google Drive if you have more than 10 photos to submit.