birth videography training rooted in storytelling, craft, and creative integrity
Whether you’re just beginning your journey into birth videography or ready to refine your voice as a documentary storyteller, the Soulful Storytelling for Birth Videographers (SSBV) Apprenticeship Pathways offer a clear, intentional way forward.
soulful storytelling for birth videographer apprenticeship pathways
SSBV is designed as an apprenticeship-style learning experience — focused on craft, observation, emotional literacy, and creating films that CLIENTS CHERISH FOR GENERATIONS.
SSBV pathways combine technical foundations, documentary storytelling, and guided mentorship to help you grow not just as a videographer, but as a storyteller.
Created by a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years of combined documentary filmmaking experience, SSBV was built in response to a growing need within the birth community: training that goes beyond shooting techniques and teaches how to see, shape, and honour real stories.
Our role is not to hand you a formula — but to help you develop a voice that is unmistakably your own.
choose your own pathway
Each SSBV pathway meets you at a different stage of your creative journey. Explore the different ways you can engage with SSBV and find the pathway that’s right for you.
ssbv foundations
The Emerging Filmmaker Path
A supportive entry point for photographers and creatives new to filmmaking.
SSBV Foundations teaches the core technical and storytelling skills needed to confidently begin filming births — without overwhelm or pressure to perform.
Best for:
Creatives just starting out, testing the transition to video, or wanting a strong, grounded foundation.
ssbv advanced
Documentary Storytelling & Workflow
For videographers who already understand the basics and want to deepen their craft.
SSBV Advanced focuses on documentary-style storytelling — refining your workflow, strengthening narrative clarity, and helping you create more intentional, emotionally resonant birth films.
Best for:
Confident beginners and working videographers ready to elevate their storytelling beyond documentation.
ssbv signature
The Complete Birth Filmmaking Journey
Our most comprehensive pathway for committed storytellers.
SSBV Signature brings together foundational skills, advanced artistry, and ongoing mentorship — offering space not just to learn, but to grow creatively over time with guidance and support.
Best for:
Storytellers who want a complete, mentored journey and the deepest level of support.
guided support & community
Optional, flexible, and designed to support — not pressure
Some SSBV pathways include access to our broader community ecosystem, such as:
Private community group and chat
Live events and orientations
Film Festival participation
Group mentorship and curated resources (Signature only)
For SSBV Foundations and Advanced students looking for additional mentorship support and resources beyond their course pathway, Soulful Storytellers Membership (Studio) is available as an optional subscription — allowing you to stay engaged for as long (or as briefly) as it serves your creative season.
a pathway, not a race
There’s no expectation to move quickly.
No pressure to keep up.
No single definition of success.
SSBV is designed to meet you where you are — and support you as your life, work, and creative capacity evolve.
If you’re unsure which pathway is right for you, you’re welcome to join our VIP list and book a Storytellers Discovery Session.