Bonus Content: Building Memory Bank to Never Lose a Moment

What happens to the family photographs and videos scattered across old hard drives, phones and albums? In this bonus conversation on Compelling, Katy Wellesley-Wesley speaks with Geoff and Rebecca Letchford about Memory Bank, the service they developed after clients asked for help with images taken before their work together began. The couple describe the worry of lost files and the challenge of turning a collection into something a family can find, share and enjoy. Rebecca explains how the service has grown to include scanning photographs and film, restoring images and building a digital platform for families in different countries. She also discusses the difficulty of choosing photographs of ourselves, and why a moment of connection can matter more than a perfect pose. Geoff Letchford: Geoff Letchford is an Australian-born photographer whose practice includes long-term work with families around the world. After discovering photography through a job in a photographic lab, he worked in commercial and fashion settings before developing the private family commissions discussed in this episode. His approach combines technical experience with direction that gives people room to behave naturally. Rebecca Letchford: Rebecca Letchford works alongside Geoff on the art direction, image selection and design of their family commissions. A former competitive swimmer who represented Australia, she moved towards graphic design and developed a practice centred on understanding people and translating their experiences into books and bespoke artworks. Katy Wellesley Wesley: With over 18 years of leadership across galleries, foundations, and startups, Katy has built a career shaped by curiosity and a drive to explore new ideas. She spent a decade at leading commercial galleries—first at Gagosian, then at Pace, where she was Director of Exhibitions in London. She went on to lead the Villa Lena Foundation in Italy as Director, before joining the founding team of ROKBOX, a pioneering environmentally focused art logistics startup, as Sales Director. After relocating to Paris seven years ago, Katy developed a strong interest in the intersection of art and luxury. She now works as a consultant to brands, artists, foundations, and collectors. Art direction by Eddie Harrop Studio Website and Production by Story Ninety-Four In partnership with Cahiers D'art