
provoking a reimagining of documentary-style keepsake filmmaking
JOURNAL BY INUSTRY LEADING BIRTH VIDEOGRAPHER DANIA LAUREN
Capturing Sound in the Birth Space: How to Use Audio as a Storytelling Tool
Your visuals set the scene—but your sound tells the story. This article breaks down how to use ambient audio, subtle sound cues, and real-life moments to bring your birth films to life.
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.
Gear Guide for Birth Videographers: What You Really Need to Start
You don’t need a cinema rig to make great birth films. This gear guide breaks down what’s essential for filming stories with soul—so you can start shooting with intention and confidence, no matter your budget.
What Makes a Soulful Birth Film? 5 Things Every New Videographer Should Know
What makes a birth film soulful? These five creative shifts can help you move past highlight reels and start crafting emotionally resonant stories. Perfect for new filmmakers and photographers exploring the art of motion.
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.
SEO Tips for Birth Photographers Venturing Into Videography
Great films deserve to be found. This beginner-friendly guide helps birth photographers adding video improve visibility, boost search rankings, and get discovered by aligned clients—without overhauling your entire site.
Storytelling Through Keepsake Films: 5 Core Elements Every Filmmaker Needs
Want your keepsake films to move people? These 5 storytelling elements will help you shape real-life moments into cinematic, emotionally compelling stories—perfect for photographers exploring film.
Keepsake Filmmaking & Storytelling: Crafting Films That Last
Keepsake films aren’t just pretty edits—they’re legacy work. Learn how to tell stories that last, using emotion, structure, and soul. Perfect for photographers expanding into video or filmmakers wanting to move beyond surface-level storytelling.