Welcome to The Heirloom Files by Mariah Marcia

I’m Mariah Marcia. After spending over a decade working as a videographer, I became a mother to 3 young children. I love documenting the beauty of everyday, ordinary moments through the viewfinder of one of my cameras.

What is The Heirloom Files?

The Heirloom Files is a home for anyone who wants their photos and videos to outlast the digital era. We’re capturing more of our lives than ever, and most of it is one lost phone discontinued app away from disappearing. This is where I share exactly how I shoot, edit, and preserve memories so they become actual heirlooms. The kind that future generations can hold, watch, and pass on.

You’ll find in-depth tutorials on home video, editing, and color grading, along with the workflows I use to turn digital footage into printed albums, video binders, and archives built to last.

Here’s what’s waiting inside:

• My Complete Home Video Method (everything from my Instagram series, in one place)

• How I Make iPhone Footage Look Like 8mm Film

• My Buying Guide for Cameras Under $1K

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