My dad passed away in that time before audio and video tape made home re-cordings a commonplace family heirloom. As far as I know there’s nothing of him in motion, even in silent 8mm home movie footage. And as much as I treasure the photos I have to remember him by, I’ve come to appreciate the power of motion and sound to spark special memories. I see it with my clients all the time.

Photos are, at their best, an expression of how we see things. What we choose to show and what we don't. Like a picture frame, the cropping of a photo can make all the difference in what draws attention and how an image peaks our interest.

You know those tribute montage videos that someone spends hours creating in your honor? It’s a milestone birthday, or maybe retirement. Your kids pitch in on Mother’s Day. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little tribute like that on-demand? You can.

Memories is a nifty feature of Apple Photos that does just that.