Done-for-you family history

You found the photo.
Now let's tell
the story.

I turn your Ancestry research, old photos, and family memories into beautifully written legacy books — so the people you love are never just names on a chart.

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No commitment. Just tell me a little about what you're hoping to preserve — I'll respond personally within 1 business day. Most projects start between $500 and $1,500.

🔒 Private & confidential. Never shared.

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The Lineage Studio
20+ Years of Genealogy Research
Human-Reviewed — Never Auto-Generated
Private & Confidential
Serving Families Nationwide
"What a wonderful historical family memory to have!"
— Debra Travers, Facebook

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What I Create

Four ways to preserve
your family's story

Whether you have years of Ancestry research, a box of old photos, or simply a story you want recorded — there's a path for you.

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Family History Book

I take your Ancestry tree, records, and photos and turn them into a professionally written, beautifully designed book. Narrative biographies, timelines, maps, and historical context — all in one readable format.

Best for

People who have done the research and want something meaningful to show for it.

From $199 — scope determines final cost

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Legacy & Memorial Book

A story-driven book centered on one or two family members. You share the details, photos, and memories — I craft the narrative and design a keepsake your family will treasure. No genealogy research required.

Best for

Honoring a parent or grandparent. Memorials, milestone birthdays, reunions.

From $199 — no research needed, starts quickly

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Ancestor Biography

Turn your genealogy research into a beautiful narrative biography. Perfect for honoring deceased ancestors with WWII stories, immigration journeys, or pioneer legacies. No interviews needed.

Best for

Deceased ancestors (WWII veterans, immigrants, pioneers). Preserving their legacy before it's lost.

Essential $300 | Complete $500

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Genealogy Research

Don't want to spend hours inside Ancestry records yourself? I research your family history for you — documenting findings, breaking brick walls, and building toward a book you can share.

Best for

People who want answers and a finished product — not a DIY subscription.

From $199/month — ongoing, cancel anytime

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Also available: Photo Restoration from $10  ·  Family Tree Charts from $75  ·  Legacy Share Packs from $100
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The Process

Simple from start
to finished book

1

You reach out

Fill out the form with a few details about what you're hoping to preserve. No need to have everything figured out.

2

We talk through your project

I'll respond personally to understand your goals, what research or materials you have, and recommend the right service.

3

I do the work

Research, writing, design — all handled for you. You'll review drafts and give feedback before anything is finalized.

4

Your family receives something lasting

A digital print-ready PDF, eBook, or printed book — designed to be read, shared, and passed down for generations.

"You've spent years collecting family history. Let me help you turn it into something your family can actually hold."

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Works with Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch & GEDCOM files
Works with Family Tree Maker & RootsMagic
Works with photos, handwritten notes, oral histories
Works with DNA results and ethnicity estimates
No login or passwords ever required
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Liane Menendez, Founder of The Lineage Studio
20+ Years Research

The Person Behind the Work

Liane Menendez

Founder, The Lineage Studio

I grew up hearing stories about my grandfather. I was always drawn to history, photography, writing, and design. So when I started researching my own family, I went deep. Years of records, documents, photos, and discoveries piled up.

But I had no way to share any of it. Especially with the elderly relatives who had lived through the very history I was uncovering. Then my older family members began to pass away, taking their stories with them. That changed everything. I became focused on preserving lives, not just dates and names.

As I had children of my own later in life, that desire grew stronger. I wanted them to know where they came from. I wanted the people who came before us to be real to them, not just names on a chart.

The Lineage Studio exists because every family deserves this. I bring together everything I love. history, design, writing, and photography. Into something your family can hold onto forever.

— Liane

Real Projects, Real Families

See What We Create

Every book is custom-built from your family's research, photos, and stories. These are real projects completed for real families.

Raymond Williams Family History Book Cover
📖 Family History Book

Raymond Payne Williams, 1914-1985

A full biography with colorized archival photos, historical context, and a life story preserved forever. This is what a finished book looks like.

Starting at $299  ·  Free consultation Start your book →
Inside a Lineage Studio family history book showing narrative pages
📜 Inside the Book

Narrative chapters with photos

Beautifully laid out pages with written narrative, historical images, and context. Designed to be read and shared, not filed away in a drawer.

Starting at $199  ·  No research required See what's inside →
Before and after photo restoration showing original, colorized, and upscaled versions
📷 Photo Restoration

Original · Colorized · Upscaled

Faded, damaged, or black and white photos brought back to life. Every photo is reviewed and enhanced by hand, not just run through an app.

Starting at $10/photo  ·  Can be added to any book Restore your photos →

Not sure which is right for you? Most people start with a free conversation.

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Get in Touch

Not sure where
to start? That's fine.

Most people who reach out don't have everything figured out yet. Just tell me a little about your family — I'll help you find the right path.

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Personal reply within 1 business day

Every inquiry is read and answered by me, not a bot.

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No pressure, no commitment

A conversation doesn't obligate you to anything.

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Clear pricing before any work begins

You'll always know the cost before agreeing to proceed.

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Your information stays private

Family data is handled with confidentiality and care.

🔒 Private & confidential. I'll reply personally within 1 business day.

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