A Simple, Proven Way to Capture Life’s Most Meaningful Moments

Hi, I’m Sean Openshaw—a photographer, journalist, and lifelong storyteller.

For more than 35 years, I believed that photographs were the ultimate way to capture a moment. As a newspaper-trained photojournalist, I was taught that the image—that decisive moment—was everything.

And then, one day, I saw something I couldn't unsee.

I was attending a wedding as a guest, watching the photographer and videographer work. They moved through the event, capturing moments from every angle—poses, candid laughter, the perfect reaction shots.

And yet, I realized something:

No matter how carefully they framed the couple, how epic the b-roll, or how funny the toast, none of it could fully capture what this moment truly meant. So much time, money, and effort were being poured into documenting this one day, while the incredible journey that led them here—the real story—was left untold.

I felt it again as I photographed athletes. My images weren’t capturing who they were—they were capturing how I framed them.

I could make them look happy or intense. I could turn an introvert into an extrovert. With the right pose, lighting, composition, and a little smoke, I could craft an epic version of their story—but not the whole truth.

That’s when I realized:

There’s more to a moment than meets the eye®

We’re drowning in photos and digital memories—but we’re missing the details and stories that make them matter.

That’s why I created Personal Life Record® (PLR) - Life Indexing Method™—a simple, flexible system that helps you capture, organize, and preserve the moments that define your life.

What is Personal Life Record (PLR)®?

PLR is a structured system designed to help you document your life in a meaningful way. It’s a cross between a life journal, a personal history archive, and a memory index. Unlike traditional scrapbooks or journals, it’s built for easy reference and long-term usability—so you can find and revisit your most important memories at any time.

With PLR, you’ll have a way to:
✅ Capture the full story—not just what life looks like, but who you are.
✅ Index your memories so you can easily find key moments by date or theme.
✅ Reflect and connect with your past in a way that brings clarity, gratitude, and meaning.
✅ Pass down a legacy that your future self (and your loved ones) will cherish.

Think of it as a life catalog—a place where your milestones, relationships, challenges, and triumphs are recorded so they won’t be lost to time.

Why Does This Matter?

Because life moves fast. And if we don’t capture the meaning behind our moments, they disappear.

I've spent my career helping people document their stories. As a photographer, I captured what life looked like. As a journalist, I learned to uncover why those moments mattered. But it wasn’t until I started developing PLR that I realized the power of organizing life’s moments into something you can truly use.

This isn’t about keeping a diary or writing a memoir. It’s about creating a system that helps you:

✔ Remember where you’ve been.
✔ Understand who you are.
✔ Capture the moments that truly define your journey.

You don’t have to document everything—just the things that matter most.

That’s the heart of Personal Life Record.

What’s Next?

If you’ve ever struggled to remember the details of an important moment, wondered how to preserve your life’s story, or felt overwhelmed by thousands of photos with no context—you’re in the right place.

I’m here to guide you.

Let’s build your Personal Life Record together.

I help people live, capture, and catalog important moments,

through proven processes and procedures,

so they can create stories, preserve memories, and stay connected to the moments that bring meaning and purpose to their lives.