
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.
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.
Sound Design for Keepsake Films: Elevating Emotion Through Audio
If your films look good but feel flat—this is your fix. Explore how to use music, ambient sound, and intentional silence to bring emotional depth and cinematic rhythm to your storytelling.
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.
Creating Cinematic Teasers for Keepsake Birth Films
These aren’t just video previews—they’re emotion-packed mini-films. Learn how to craft compelling keepsake teasers that spark connection and leave a lasting impression, whether you're sharing on social or with clients.
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.