Take the First Step Towards Offering Birth Films
Expanding from Photography into Birth Films Is a Natural Next Step, But Knowing Where to Start Is the First Hurdle to Overcome.
Ready to start your journey from birth and family photographer to keepsake filmmaker? SSVE is your perfect first step, designed to give you foundational skills in storytelling, camerawork, and editing to begin your journey towards delivering emotive films to your clients. Learn at your own pace, build confidence, and start creating films that truly feel. Enroll now and begin your filmmaking adventure!
Introduction to SSVE
As a birth photographer, you’ve mastered the art of capturing raw, intimate moments. But what if you could take that storytelling to the next level with birth films? The transition from stills to moving images is a natural next step for many creatives, but getting started can be overwhelming. You’re not alone in feeling this way, and we understand the hurdles you’re facing—especially when it comes to the technical side of videography, from storytelling to camera work to editing.
The world of audio-visual storytelling opens up incredible possibilities. However, stepping into this realm as a solo artist can feel daunting, especially when you consider the teams of specialists involved in large-scale productions. The thought of juggling all those roles, plus figuring out the necessary equipment and processes, is enough to make anyone hesitate. Not to mention, there’s the time and financial investment required to achieve the level of mastery you’re used to with your photography.
But here’s the good news: Soulful Storytellers Videography Essentials (SSVE) is here to make this transition smoother, more manageable, and incredibly rewarding.
Learn from experienced mentors who know how to guide you from where you are to where you want to be. With expert coaching from Dania—award-winning filmmaker and founder of SSVE—and a growing worldwide community of like-minded creatives, you'll gain the support, insights, and inspiration to level up your filmmaking journey. Plus, with the option to upgrade to the full SSBV experience, you can take on a storytelling project, access optional group mentorship, and even book 1:1 mentorship sessions to further elevate your skills.
Is SSVE Right for You?
With over three decades of documentary filmmaking experience, and years spent mentoring and training filmmakers just like you, we know exactly what it takes to get you from where you are to where you want to be. The key is to start with the right filmmaking fundamentals—these are the building blocks that will set you up for long-term success and save you from the mistakes that come with trial and error.
The Soulful Storytellers Videography Essentials Course is designed to give you a power-packed introduction to the core areas of storytelling, camerawork, and editing, with a special focus on the unique challenges of filming in the birth space. This self-paced course allows you to learn at your own pace while equipping you with the foundational skills needed to create emotive, cinematic birth films that your clients will cherish.
Why Choose SSVE?
If you’re a birth photographer who’s been considering diving into videography but feels unsure where to begin, SSVE is the perfect first step. It’s the ideal course for those who want to learn videography fundamentals without feeling overwhelmed by more advanced or expensive programs like Soulful Storytelling for Birth Videographers (SSBV).
We understand that the full SSBV course may seem like a big investment—especially for those just starting out in videography. That’s why SSVE is here to help you build a solid foundation and ease into the world of birth filmmaking at a pace that suits you. And, of course, the opportunity to upgrade to the full SSBV course will always be there, with exclusive VIP discounts offered to SSVE students.
Why Choose SSVE to Start Your Filmmaking Journey?
SSVE is the perfect entry point for birth and family photographers looking to expand into videography. With 8+ hours of lessons, practical assignments, downloadable resources and access to a supportive community, you’ll build foundational skills to begin creating immersive keepsake films—and the opportunity to upgrade to SSBV anytime with VIP discounts!
Get Started with SSVE
Start Your Filmmaking Journey with SSVE
Don’t let the overwhelm of starting something new hold you back from expanding your creative business. Soulful Storytellers Videography Essentials (SSVE) is the perfect course to help you transition from still photography to dynamic, emotional birth films with confidence and clarity. Get ready to bring your storytelling to life in an entirely new way.
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The Soulful Storytellers Videography Essentials Course is launching soon, and we want you to be one of the first to get access. Joining our VIP waitlist guarantees you priority access to the course, plus exclusive discounts when we officially open the doors. This is your chance to take the first step toward offering birth films that truly move your clients.
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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.
