Nice to meet you!
Hi, I’m Chris Abletez, the heart and soul behind Kept Memories. As a proud father and a lifelong lover of capturing life’s moments, I founded Kept Memories to turn your photos and videos into slideshows that bring joy, spark nostalgia, and celebrate what matters most. Whether it’s a wedding, a birthday, a corporate event, or even a tribute to a beloved loved one or a pet, I’m here to craft something that makes you smile—and maybe even tear up a little. My passion is seeing the happiness on people’s faces when they relive their stories through the slideshows I create.
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Stories Worth Keeping: Your Moments, Our Craft
Who am I beyond the slideshows?
At Kept Memories, I believe every photo & video holds a piece of your story. I’m creative enough to make your slideshow visually stunning, detail-oriented to get every moment just right, fun-loving to keep the process enjoyable, and professional to deliver a product you’ll treasure. I’m also empathetic—because I know how much these memories mean to you—and dedicated to making sure your vision comes to life. From personal milestones to corporate showcases, I pour my heart into every project, big or small.
Christian
Being a Christian teaches me to give grace and seek purpose, yet I find faith humbles me to learn love’s depth from others.
Husband
As a loving husband, I am to cherish my wife, but her strength shows me what devotion truly means.
Father
Being a parent feels like guiding our daughter through life, yet she teaches us to see the world with wonder.
Photographer
My love for photography seems about freezing moments, yet each snapshot reveals how fleeting and precious time is.
Dog lover
As a dog lover, I think I’m the one bringing joy to our dog, but her wagging tail & loving eyes shows me pure happiness every day.
Tech Lover
As a tech lover, I chase the latest tools to create, but they remind me simplicity often tells the best stories.
My Story
How it all started…
Kept Memories began 25 years ago, not as a business, but as a labor of love when my daughter was born. Back then, digital cameras were just hitting the scene, and I was captivated by the chance to capture every milestone—her first smiles as a baby, birthday parties, child modeling moments, and graceful ballet recitals. I started piecing together slideshows to preserve those fleeting memories, each one a little keepsake of joy. As friends and family saw these creations, they asked, “Can you make one for me?” Their delight in reliving their own moments—weddings, anniversaries, even simple everyday joys—sparked something in me. I realized I wasn’t just making slideshows; I was crafting stories that brought people together and made them smile. That’s when Kept Memories was born, driven by a passion to create custom slideshows for personal celebrations and corporate moments alike, all designed to feel meaningful, personal, and true to you, at a price that feels fair.