
provoking a reimagining of documentary-style keepsake filmmaking
JOURNAL BY INUSTRY LEADING BIRTH VIDEOGRAPHER DANIA LAUREN
The 5 Emotional Storytelling Elements Every Birth Film Needs
If your goal is to create birth films that resonate long after viewing, start here. These five emotional storytelling principles help you shape films that truly move people—without losing your voice.
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.
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.
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.