Our
Story.
From Mandy Chan, Founder & President of Vidigami:
Dear Vidigami Community,
I would like to start by sharing why I think Vidigami is special — it’s not just because we organize photos, but it’s because we help capture the moments that tell the stories that are unique to your students, families and your school.
We understand the power of stories and its impact on cultivating belonging and community. We start with photos because they are the quintessential building blocks of stories. The contributions from your staff, faculty, students and families provide the context to the stories that connect you, as a community and your members to each other.
Most recently, we met a couple of brilliant colleagues who captured the essence of Vidigami so eloquently, by saying:
“Vidigami goes beyond mere image storage, you’re helping communities weave the fabric of their shared experiences.”
Vidigami was founded because I wanted a private and secure place where I could have a glimpse into my sons’ school experience beyond the classroom, to witness their growth unfold as they become “fine young men”.
As a parent, I’ve benefited from the joy of seeing moments I could’ve only imagined (I must admit those moments made me feel much better about all the tuition I was paying).
I remember seeing a photo of my son backcountry snowboarding, down a pristine mountain during a very challenging Outdoor Ed trip out to the Canadian Rockies. To this day, my only reaction is “WOW”, followed by a sense of pride over his accomplishment.
As an alum, my son still reflects on that moment as an experience with awe – the people, the food, the cold, the struggles and the incredible sense of achievement.
Thank you for being part of the Vidigami community and for working with us as we continue to build our future!
President and Founder
We Believe:
- Photos have become the shorthand for how we interact and communicate; transcending language and culture; providing authenticity to stories and engagement with community.
- Students need to be recognized; their individuality cherished, and special moments celebrated.
- Teachers are eager to share stories of learning and growth, inside and outside the classroom.
- Parents want to be part of this school experience.
- This community and their stories are what makes every school unique.
- Vidigami is here to help capture these stories …. one photo at a time – one student at a time – year after year
Leadership Meet Vidigami
The Problem.
Thousands of photos are taken in schools every day – at every presentation, basketball game and field trip – to document moments of our every experience. This avalanche of photos is creating mountains of content with nowhere to go.
Without organization, these photos can’t be found.
Without consent, the stories can’t be shared.
Without sharing, we loose our sense of belonging and community.
Our Solution.
An approach to photo management designed to meet the needs of your school and community.
We understand the need to protect and respect privacy.
We understand the pain of media organization and management.
We understand photos can come from every student, staff, faculty and parent.
And, we understand the sense of joy and pride students and families feel when they get to relive moments captured and shared.
Photos are the building blocks of our stories.
The more your community shares, the more they help enrich the personal stories of each student and their connection to your school and each other.
Is Vidigami is the right fit for your school?
