provoking a reimagining of documentary-style keepsake filmmaking
JOURNAL BY INUSTRY LEADING BIRTH VIDEOGRAPHER DANIA LAUREN
How to Transition from Photography to Birth Videography (Step by Step)
Ready to add video to your photography? See how one photographer turned a whirlwind birth into her first soulful film — and how you can too.
How to Film Births in Low Light (Without Losing Emotion)
Low light, high emotion. Learn how to film in dim birth spaces without losing mood or meaning — and why soulful storytelling is about feeling, not perfection.
What Makes a Soulful Birth Film? 7 Essential Storytelling Elements
Beautiful isn’t always powerful — and powerful doesn’t always look perfect. Discover the seven storytelling elements that turn keepsake birth films into soulful, heart-moving stories that stay with families for generations.
From Keepsake Passion to Purpose: Why Birth Films Matter
Birth films aren’t trends — they’re time capsules. Discover why birth videography matters, how keepsake storytelling preserves legacy, and why storytellers like you are redefining what it means to remember birth.
From Still to Soul-Stirring: How to Transition from Photography to Birth Films
Ready to explore filmmaking but don’t want to start from scratch? This guide helps birth photographers step into film with purpose—using your existing strengths to build emotionally rich, story-first films.
How to Become a Birth Videographer: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’ve been wondering how to start filming births, this guide offers a supportive entry point. Learn the first creative and technical steps, so you can transition from stills to soulful storytelling—without the overwhelm.
Why More Birth Photographers Are Turning to Video in 2025
Birth videography isn’t a passing trend—it’s a movement. Discover why photographers across the U.S. are embracing film in 2025, and how it’s helping them tell deeper stories, connect with clients, and fall in love with their work again.