You already have the photos.
You just haven’t asked the question yet.
Heirloom sends a photo to someone you love and captures their story — in their own voice, kept beautifully, forever.
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I lost my dad when I was 19. I’d give anything to hear his voice — telling me how he met my mum, what it felt like to start his own business, his favourite holiday memories.
That’s why I built Heirloom. Because those questions deserve answers. And the best time to ask them is now — over a photo, over a cup of tea, with someone who has a lifetime of stories still to tell.
— David, founder
A message from David, founder of Heirloom
Why I built this — in my own words
Recorded by David · Founder of Heirloom
Three simple steps
Choose a photo
Not just any photo — one that takes you somewhere. An old holiday, a forgotten face, a moment you'd almost lost. The best photos are the ones that make you stop.
Send it with a question
A warm message arrives on WhatsApp with the photo and a simple question from someone who loves them. They tap a link, the photo fills their screen — and they take their time. There's no rush. Let the memories come flooding back. This isn't a description of the photo — it's the story behind it.
Hear their story
Up to 16 minutes of their voice — laughing, remembering, wandering. Not polished. Not rehearsed. Real. That's exactly what makes it precious.
As easy as receiving a message
No app to download. No account to create. No technology to figure out. Just a familiar photo and a question from someone who loves them.
They have up to 16 minutes of recording time. The more they share the better. And authentic is everything — nobody is trying to sound like a professional. A voice that wanders, laughs and remembers is exactly what your family will treasure.
Your own stories matter too
Heirloom isn’t just for asking. It’s for telling.
Sit down with your own photos and record your memories — your childhood, your working life, your proudest moments. Organise them into chapters. Build something your children and grandchildren will return to for the rest of their lives.
Over a cup of tea or a glass of wine. One story a week. In a year you’ll have built something extraordinary.
One beautiful family library
Every story — yours and theirs — lives in one shared family library. Organised into chapters. Played back at any time. Kept forever.
The photos are already there.
The stories are still waiting.
Start for free today — it takes two minutes.
Create your family library