the transformation

  • Build Strong Foundations

    Build confidence in the essential filming and audio techniques that form the backbone of birth filmmaking, so you know what to capture, what to prioritise and why it matters.

  • Step Into Filmmaking

    Shift into movement, sound and story with confidence. Build solid production habits that make filming feel natural, achievable and creatively exciting.

  • Film with Clarity

    Replace confusion with a simple, reliable approach. Walk into births calm and prepared, capturing intentional footage that edits smoothly and supports your growth as a filmmaker.

Experience Value

Foundations Course Experience

800

Learning Supports & Resources

200+

Community & Studio Access

120+

Bonuses & Perks

150+

Foundations Experience Value (USD)

$1,270

A gentle entry into soulful storytelling, designed to build confidence, clarity, and creative momentum.

The Experience

Learn the Craft

A gentle, confidence-building starting point — designed to help you begin filming and editing with clarity and ease.

  • Foundations lessons designed for beginners
  • Guided creative exercises to build filming confidence
  • Simple workflow support to help you start editing without overwhelm
  • Optional pathway forward into Advanced or Signature when you’re ready
Stay Connected

You don’t have to learn alone — Foundations includes a supportive space to stay encouraged and connected as you practice.

  • Community chat access for questions + encouragement
  • Community announcements
  • Community events + replays (when available)
  • Gentle accountability check-ins
Grow With Mentorship

Light-touch guidance and community support to help you keep momentum and move through early questions with confidence.

  • Community guidance + shared learning (as you practice)
  • Optional access to mentorship upgrades (if desired)
  • Supportive prompts to keep you moving
  • A clear next step into deeper mentorship when you’re ready
Keep Growing

Practical supports designed to help you build consistency — and keep growing at a pace that fits your real life.

  • Foundations-aligned resources and templates (where included)
  • Ongoing access to your course materials
  • Continued community support while you practice
  • Upgrade pathway options when you’re ready for more depth

Your Investment

Choose the pace that best supports your season of life and creative growth

Pay in Full

$1,000 USD

ONE-TIME PAYMENT

Best overall value for storytellers who prefer a simple, one-time investment.

Choose This Pace

6-Month Plan

$185 USD

PER MONTH × 6 MONTHS

A steady rhythm for storytellers building confidence and consistency.

Choose This Pace

All payment options include full access and support. Payment plan includes a small convenience fee for extended scheduling.

SSBV Foundations Course Preview

A glimpse inside the Foundations experience.

    1. Welcome to SSBV Foundations + Important Info

    2. Navigating Your Course Player

    3. Creative Mindsets for Storytelling Success

    4. Your Community Space Inside SSBV Foundations

    5. Before We Begin...

    1. Welcome Icebreaker and Overview

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Introductions—Get to Know the Community

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Our Story—Get to Know Your Instructors

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Introduction to Storytelling Overview

    2. Video Production—What Sets Videography Apart from Photography?

    3. The Role of the Storyteller—What Does It Take To Communicate Effectively?

    4. Anatomy of a Story—What Makes a Good Story?

    5. Next Steps — Creating Stories With Depth

    1. Get to Know Your Equipment Overview

    2. Camera Equipment—Birth Filmmakers Kit Essentials

    3. Audio Equipment—Optimise the Quality of Your Audio Recording

    4. Camera Operation—Video Related Camera Settings

    5. Lighting Solutions—Filming in Low Light and Fixing Banding

    1. Camerawork Essentials Overview

    2. Camerawork Fundamentals—Three Dimensions of Videography

    3. Static Shots—Harnessing Movement Within the Frame

    4. Camerawork Assignment: Practice Static Shots

    5. Moving Shots—Introducing Camera Movement

    6. Camerawork Assignment: Practice Moving Shots

    7. Creative Shots—Spicing Up Your Camerawork

    8. Camerawork Assignment: Practice Creative Shots

    9. Case Study: Grey's Anatomy (Identify Shot Types and camera Techniques )

    10. Camerawork Wrap Up Q&A

    1. Importance of Audio

    2. Dialogue—Establish Authenticity, Personality and Connection

    3. Narratives—Drive Your Story and Add Depth to Your Films

    4. Talking Heads—Communicate Important Information and Establish Connection

    5. Ambient Sound—Establish Atmosphere and Sense of Place and Time

    6. Music—Drive Your Visuals, Reinforce Stylistic Choices and Evoke Emotion

    7. Sound FX—Reinforce Your Visuals and Build Immersive Soundscapes

    8. Silence—Create Breathing Room and Heighten the Authenticity of a Moment

    9. Recording Quality Audio

    10. Assignment: Recording Audio

Course Experience

  • 60 lessons
  • 9.5 hours of video content

This is for you if...

You’re ready to begin filming birth stories — and want a calm, supportive starting point that builds confidence without overwhelm.

Foundations is designed for storytellers who:

  • Are ready to move from stills into motion and want clear guidance on where to begin.

  • Prefer a learning pace that feels manageable alongside real life and client work.

  • Want to build strong technical habits before diving into deeper storytelling frameworks.

  • Value clarity and confidence over rushing into complexity.

  • Are looking for a pathway that can naturally grow with them as their storytelling evolves.

What Our Students Say

Melanie Lopez—SSBV 2025

“I had my first birth to film, and it was fast and furious—baby arrived just 10 minutes after I got there! I was nervous, but thanks to the lessons in SSBV Foundational Course, I was able to stay calm, get usable footage, and really apply what I had learned. I can honestly say I would have crumbled without the course—it gave me the confidence and skills to capture the moments that truly matter.”
Photo of SSBV 2025 student Melanie Lopez

Questions & Clarity

answers to support your next step inside Soulful Storytellers.

  • Who is Foundations for?

    Foundations is designed for birth photographers stepping into videography and building strong filmmaking habits with clear, supportive guidance.

  • What if I’m not sure which pathway is right for me?

    Foundations supports photographers learning filmmaking from the ground up, Advanced focuses on storytelling and editing refinement, and Signature offers the complete apprenticeship experience. Storytellers are welcome to begin where the support best matches their goals.

  • What is included in Foundations?

    Foundations includes videography essentials training plus entry-level community access with chat, announcements, and invitations to community events such as live orientations and the annual Film Festival.

  • How long do I have access?

    You receive ongoing access to the Foundations course content so you can revisit lessons at your own pace.

  • Is mentorship included?

    Mentorship is optional and available through Soulful Studio or private 1:1 mentorship packages.

  • Can I continue into Advanced later?

    Yes. Foundations provides a strong starting point for storytellers who choose to deepen their storytelling through Advanced later.

  • What equipment do I need?

    A camera with manual controls, basic audio recording, and a laptop or desktop capable of processing video files and running editing software.

  • How do payment plans work?

    Payment plans are available for flexible enrollment and are processed automatically according to the option selected at checkout.

  • Are refunds available?

    Because of the digital nature of the program and protection of intellectual property, all sales are final and refunds are not offered.

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