Which Birth Videography Course Is Right for You? | SSBV Signature vs Foundations vs Advanced
Compare Soulful Storytellers’ SSBV course pathways to find the one that fits your skills, learning style, and creative goals.
Compare Soulful Storytellers’ SSBV course pathways to find the one that fits your skills, learning style, and creative goals.
The Natural Next Step
You’ve felt it — the pull to deepen your storytelling. To bring sound, movement, and meaning together in a way that feels alive.
But when it comes to choosing the right path forward, it can be hard to know where to start.
Do you need the foundations first? Or are you ready to refine and elevate what you already know?
That’s where the Soulful Storytellers pathways come in — designed to meet you where you are right now and help you grow from curiosity to confident storyteller.
🎬 The SSBV Signature Course — Our Flagship Journey
The Soulful Storytelling for Birth Videographers (SSBV) course is the heart of everything we teach.
It’s a comprehensive journey through both Foundational and Advanced filmmaking — covering the art, craft, and business of emotive storytelling.
If you’re ready to fully invest in your growth, this is the most complete experience we offer.
Every SSBV Signature bundle includes:
Full access to both Foundational and Advanced coursework (18+ hrs of training)
Storytelling assignments & workbook
Community access + private group chat
Film Festival submission
Invitations to all-member community events (Live Orientation & Film Fest)
✨ From here, you can choose your preferred level of support and mentorship:
🌿 SSBV Signature Core
Perfect for self-paced learners who thrive independently.
Includes the full course, community, and events access.
Bonus: 40% off all future add-ons (mentorship sessions, festival submissions, etc.)
💛 Start here if you’re confident learning on your own but still want connection and support.
🔶 SSBV Signature Plus
Includes everything in Core plus:
Monthly group mentorship calls + replays
Ongoing access to the Resource Library
50% off all future add-ons
💛 Best for relational learners who love conversation, feedback, and community momentum.
🚀 SSBV Signature Elevate
Includes everything in Plus plus:
Two hours of 1:1 mentorship credit (for critique, co-edit, or project feedback)
60% off all future add-ons
💛 Ideal for storytellers ready for deep, personalized creative development and hands-on refinement.
📖 Compare all bundles side-by-side: Explore the SSBV Signature Course →
Soulful Storytellers’ SSBV Signature bundles are great value for creatives who are at a beginner to intermediate level who are all in. Compare bundle inclusions to find select the one that fits your skills, learning style, and creative goals.
The SSBV Foundations Course — For New Filmmakers & Hybrid Photographers
If you’re just beginning to explore filmmaking, this focused stream introduces you to the art and rhythm of visual storytelling — without overwhelm.
You’ll learn how to shoot confidently, shape emotion in-camera, and develop your storytelling instincts.
🎥 Perfect if you’re:
Transitioning from photography into video
Wanting to add keepsake films alongside your galleries
Looking for practical, easy-to-follow lessons
💛 This course is included in the Signature program, but can be taken on its own if you’re starting small.
Explore SSBV Foundational →
Soulful Storytellers’ SSBV Foundations is ideal for creatives at a beginner to intermediate level who are all wanting to ease into filmmaking and test the waters before committing to the full SSBV experience.
🎞 The SSBV Advanced Course — For Filmmakers Ready to Refine Their Craft
Already filming but ready to go deeper?
The Advanced course dives into documentary storytelling — exploring pacing, emotional editing, cinematic sound design, and client communication for high-end films.
It’s about refining the art, not just the technique.
🎬 Perfect if you’re:
Already filming births or keepsake sessions
Looking to polish editing, sound, and story structure
Ready to grow your creative voice
💛 This course is included in the Signature program, but can also be taken individually.
Explore SSBV Advanced →
Soulful Storytellers’ SSBV Advanced is ideal for professional videographers at a intermediate to advanced level who are hungry to push the boundaries of their documentary keepsake filmmaking craft.
💛 Not Sure Where You Belong?
You don’t have to have it all figured out yet.
The truth? There’s no single “right” path — only the one that meets you where you are now and helps you grow into the storyteller you’re becoming.
Over the years, we’ve watched dozens of photographers and filmmakers move through these stages — each with their own mix of excitement, hesitation, and curiosity. The common thread? A hunger to go deeper, and a belief that birth stories deserve to be told with emotional depth and artisan flair.
At Soulful Storytellers, we pride ourselves on meeting creatives exactly where they’re at — whether you’re dipping your toes into filmmaking or ready to refine your artistry. We’ll help you find the path that fits your season, learning style, and goals.
Here are a few questions to guide your choice:
1. What’s your current skill level?
Are you a beginner exploring video for the first time?
An intermediate creative who’s already filming and editing but craving more storytelling depth?
Or an advanced filmmaker ready to polish pacing, sound, and emotional rhythm?
2. How do you learn best?
Do you thrive on self-paced learning and prefer to move independently?
Or do you value community, conversation, and accountability — being able to ask questions, share wins, and grow together?
3. What’s your current commitment level?
Are you wanting to ease in and test the waters as your confidence builds?
Or are you ready to go all in — to take a guided journey that includes both foundational and advanced storytelling?
4. What’s your budget (and your timeline)?
Would it feel better to start small and add mentorship or resources later?
Or does it make sense to take advantage of the full Signature bundle for long-term value and the deepest creative growth?
✨ Remember: Advanced doesn’t necessarily mean Plus or Elevate, and beginner doesn’t automatically mean Core.
Your bundle choice reflects your learning style, budget and hunger to learn — not your skill level.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or expanding your craft, the SSBV Course pathway is designed so you can continue to deepen your learning and take your storytelling to the next level!
🤍 Want help deciding?
If you’re still unsure, you don’t have to decide alone.
Joining the VIP Waitlist gives you the opportunity to:
Share your storytelling goals through a short, personalized form
Access an optional free storytellers discovery session — a no-pressure chat to help you find your best next step
Receive exclusive Early Bird access (Nov 26–28) to our Black Friday Sale with up to 50% off and priority access to the SSBV26 January Intake
At the end of the day, our mission is simple:
To help you find your voice, reach your storytelling goals, and feel supported through every part of your learning journey.
Because soulful storytelling isn’t just about mastering technique — it’s about finding your rhythm, your confidence, and your creative purpose.
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A welcoming space for photographers ready to deepen their storytelling craft.
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.
