Why More Birth Photographers Are Turning to Video in 2025
(A 2025 Trend Insight for Photographers Ready to Tell Stories That Move)
Introduction
If you're a birth photographer who’s felt an itch lately—not the kind that comes from editing marathons or unpredictable lighting, but something deeper—you’re not alone.
Across Australia, the U.S., and beyond, birth photographers are increasingly turning toward video. Not just as an add-on or trend-chasing extra, but as a natural evolution of their storytelling craft. It’s 2025, and the birth videography trend is no longer a trend. It’s a movement—and it’s only just beginning.
As someone who fell in love with storytelling long before I ever touched a DSLR, I get it. Some stories ask to be filmed. And birth, in all its raw, rhythmic, and emotional complexity, is one of them.
Curious why birth videography is booming in 2025? This infographic breaks down the key reasons photographers are adding soulful films to their offerings — from client demand to creative fulfillment. Birth videography isn’t just a trend; it’s a new way to tell stories that move people.
1. Clients Want More Than Photos
Parents aren’t just looking for images anymore—they’re asking for keepsakes that move, sound, and breathe. A photograph can capture a second; a film can hold a whole memory. From the sound of a baby’s first cry to the whispered encouragement of a birth partner, families are realising the value of an immersive birth film experience.
Sneak Peek: How does a birth feel different when told through stills versus moving film? Explore our side-by-side comparison in the Introduction to Storytelling module.
2. Videography is More Accessible Than Ever
Tech has caught up with vision. With hybrid cameras, lightweight gear, and sound capture tools now more affordable and user-friendly, photographers have never been better equipped to try their hand at film. And let’s be honest—if you can shoot in manual at a birth, you can absolutely learn to film one.
3. Photographers Are Craving More Depth
Many of us came to photography through emotion—not settings. And while photos are powerful, film allows for layers. For build-up. For breath. For transformation. Storytellers want to feel something again in their work—and film delivers that in spades.
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4. The Market is Ready (Even if You’re Not Sure You Are)
2024 was a breakthrough year for awareness around birth videography, especially in Australia and the U.S. Families are actively searching for filmmakers. The only problem? There still aren’t enough to meet the demand.
They’re not looking for perfection. They’re looking for presence, for intention. And that’s where soulful storytellers shine.
5. Our Take
At Lauren + Douglas, we’ve spent years crafting birth films that balance documentary authenticity with poetic editing—the kind of work that makes you pause. Over time, we've been joined by more and more photographers who are realising that birth videography isn't just a new skill—it's a new language.
That’s why we created Soulful Storytellers: a community and course designed to support birth photographers as they step into filmmaking with confidence, heart, and structure.
If you’ve felt the pull to explore film, consider this your nudge.
You don’t need a full rebrand. You don’t need a film degree. You just need to start where you are—and begin paying attention to what moves you.
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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.
