SEO Tips for Birth Photographers Venturing Into Videography
(A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Help You Get Found for Film Work—Without Losing Your Voice)
Overview
If you’re a birth photographer exploring video, chances are you’ve already felt the shift: more clients asking for films, more creatives blending mediums, more emotive footage in your feed.
But how do you actually get found when people are searching for birth videography—especially when you’re still figuring out how to incorporate films into your offerings?
That’s what this post is here for:
Simple, soulful SEO tips to help you start showing up in the right searches—without losing your voice (or rewriting your whole website).
Discover how birth photographers are getting found for film work (without paid ads)
1. Start Where You Are (And Name What You Do)
Many birth photographers are eager to offer films… they just haven’t said so clearly on their site.
If your homepage or Instagram bio says “photography” but doesn’t mention video, Google (and your dream clients) won’t associate you with filmmaking—even if your work is incredible.
Try this: Update your bio, homepage, or services page to say:
“Birth photography & keepsake films”
“Offering birth photography and cinematic storytelling in [City/Region]”
Small shift. Big clarity boost.
2. Think Like Your Client, Not Like a Creative
As photographers, we might talk about “visual storytelling,” “hybrid sessions,” or “birth films.”
But your client is likely searching for:
“birth videographer near me”
“birth video packages”
“can you film your birth”
How to apply this: Use these kinds of phrases naturally in your copy:
“Yes, I offer birth videography in [City].”
“Here’s what’s included in my birth film packages.”
“Looking for a videographer for your birth? You’re in the right place.”
Use their words before introducing yours. It builds trust—and helps Google connect the dots.
3. Create One Clear Landing Page for Your Films
You don’t need a whole new site or a full rebrand.
You just need one page clearly dedicated to your birth films.
It can be short, but it should:
Include keywords like “birth videographer [city]” and “birth film packages”
Share what your films capture
Include 1–2 testimonials that mention video or story
💡 Bonus tip: Add 1–2 full birth film samples to the page. This keeps people on your site longer (great for SEO!) and helps your dream clients envision what’s possible.
4. Update Your Image and Video File Names + Alt Text
It sounds tiny, but SEO is in the details. If your images are named IMG_3849.jpg, they’re not helping you show up.
Before uploading your next video preview or behind-the-scenes photo, rename it:
birth-film-sydney-waterbirth.jpg
behind-the-scenes-birth-videography.jpg
Then add alt text that describes what’s in the image using natural language:
“Documentary birth videographer filming in a homebirth setting.”
5. Don’t Wait Until It’s Perfect to Start Showing Up
You don’t need a fancy reel or a full blog archive to start being seen. Just one small shift—in your website, your words, or your offers—can help the right clients find their way to you.
If you’re craving more guidance as you step into this next chapter, we’d love to support you.
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Written by Dania Lauren, award-winning birth filmmaker, storytelling educator, and co-creator of Soulful Storytellers, a creative community for photographers and filmmakers looking to elevate their storytelling craft. Through her studio, Lauren + Douglas, Dania creates emotive, documentary-style films for families and brands who value stories that feel as meaningful as they look.
