John Doherty
About John
Preserving families' past through digital storytelling.
“Turn your family history into a living celebration."
Our generation has the opportunity—and responsibility—to become stewards of family history. By preserving memories trapped in analog formats, we ensure that stories, legacies, and voices are not lost, but honored and brought to life in the digital age.
Meet the Man Behind the Mission
John's lifelong passion for history and preservation has led him to serve families, organizations, and institutions in preserving what matters most.
Before launching his own mission-driven company, John spent years working with legacy institutions like the Wrigley Family, the Billy Graham Evangelical Association, and the Art Institute of Chicago — helping them safeguard history at scale.
His work has included digitizing everything from 15th-century Italian maps to millions of irreplaceable photographic negatives. But it’s not just about the artifacts — it’s about the people, the stories, and the legacy left behind.
Today, John’s mission is simple: to protect the past by converting analog memories into digital treasures that can live on for generations.
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In his signature keynote, John shares how a box of old tapes, a WWII love story, and one couple’s final comfort proves why preserving your family's memories matters.
Why We Do What We Do
At The Family Album Company, we believe every memory deserves a future. Our mission is simple: to protect what matters most — your family's legacy.
Through digitization, storytelling, and archival care, we transform analog moments into lasting digital treasures — ensuring they're never lost, and always remembered.
Whether it’s a box of VHS tapes, a forgotten letter, or a voice from decades past — our job is to bring those memories back to life, and pass them on for generations to come.
Because family stories deserve more than a shoebox in the attic.
What Makes The Family Album Company Different?
At The Family Album Company, we specialize in transforming your cherished memories into digital keepsakes that can be easily shared, safely stored, and passed down for generations.
From photos and VHS tapes to wedding albums, slides, scrapbooks, and even children’s artwork — every item is handled with precision, care, and purpose.
What makes us different? We never ask you to mail in irreplaceable memories. Instead, we offer secure, local pickup and delivery across Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg, Inverness, Barrington, and the greater Chicagoland area.
We also offer advanced photo enhancement, digital editing, and image restoration — helping you preserve, enhance, and relive your family’s story in vivid detail.
Because some memories deserve to shine.
What They Say
“John’s love and sincerity about the importance of preserving family memories is inspiring.”
– Kim W.
"John captivates his audience by sharing stories about the power of family histories. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him!"
– Jen L.
"John captivates an audience with his impactful stories, energy and humor. You should definitely book him."
– Vicky M.