Testimonials | Check out what students had to say about their SSBV experience

SSBV is a birth videography Course like no other

check out what students had to saying about their SSBV experience

Heidi Daniels

DC Birth Photographer

Thank you in general for such a great course. It really was so thorough and the content you created was so in-depth, but also your availability to us throughout to just talk over whatever questions came up. That level of availability, I don't think I've ever had with any other online course that I've done, and I've done a lot. So I feel like that was a big differentiator.

I knew that this was the year I wanted to take my films to the next level. My husband watched something of mine just recently, and he was like, wow, this is so different than it used to be like a year ago—you've really done it. You've accomplished your goal of moving to this new level. And I feel that way too. I feel like I know, as I'm filming, how I'm going to be putting this story together. Instead of just sort of hoping that I get enough footage to make a cohesive story later—now I see it unfolding in my mind.

My organisation and editing process is much more streamlined now, which is great because I have like four films in my queue. And I feel like I can get through them and I know what I'm doing. It's all really exciting. So thank you!

Martha grace

Martha Grace Birth Photography

It's been incredible. I guess for me, it wasn't the technical side as much as trying to capture clients' unique stories. I felt like I was doing the same thing over and over again, telling the same story. And doing this course has helped me to think outside the box—tell stories in a unique way. I feel like I'm better able to tell clients their stories, which is amazing because I feel like I can be more creative and enjoy the process a lot more as well.

Thank you guys for putting out an amazing course. You really did not leave any stone unturned. There was just so much information. If we had questions, you guys were happy to answer them. I loved that. We had that group chat and we could flick you a message and everybody was able to help out and I had a real sense of community. I loved it. I loved every part of the course. It's been awesome.

Even with editing reels, you've unlocked this creative side. I didn't even know where to start with reels and it's all kind of clicked for me. Thank you. Thanks, both of you.

Ebony Allen-Ankins

Ebony Allen-Ankins Photography

Dania and Andrew are incredibly knowledgeable, creative, and giving of their time and energy. They don't hold anything back, and genuinely want you to succeed. The real diamond is in the editing - Dania is an incredibly skilful storyteller and watching her create in real time, and work with footage that was captured in challenging, unpredictable low-light settings was completely eye opening. I can't say enough good things. If you're thinking about elevating your films to story-driven art - this is the course for you.

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Spontaneous reflections from our SSBV student community

“This has been an absolutely incredible transformation for me as far as technique goes. I’ve had three births since I started this course with you guys and have been able to feel such a difference in my technique. I really feel like my ability to convey the story that I’m seeing… that the families are experiencing has transformed and become much more of an art for me instead of a desire to be able to convey a story. Now I feel like I actually can. I've been able to take something that was just a desire and turn it into an actual ability.”

“The Soulful Storytellers for Birth Videographers beta course has been everything I had hoped for and more! I knew I wanted to delve deeper into filmmaking with my somewhat limited videography skills. Seeing Dania’s films always gave me the chills and made me want to create films like that! The course has been so immersive and so full. I am excited to start putting my new skills to the test and to continue my learning as I go through the modules again and dive into film making with a completely new perspective. Thank you so much guys for this experience.”

“I've been doing films for like six years. So I feel like I had a pretty good handle, but I wanted to do something other than just music videos. This course has helped me make that transition to ‘what is the story?’ and ‘how is it cinematic?' And especially with audio, there's something about putting a microphone on my camera—I'll start recording where I never would have recorded before because I'm like, oh, there's so much rich audio going on. I don't even know if I'm gonna use the video, but I've got to get this conversation and that's just a huge difference right there. ”

Ebony Allen-Ankins

SSBV Beta Review (2022)

What others are saying

feedback from past students, colleagues, clients and fellow creatives...

“Dania & Andrew are incredible at teaching videography by making it simple and easy to understand. I never thought I could produce a beautiful high quality video but they held my hand every step of the way and were a blast to work with.”

“Dania and Andrew not only have the spark and passion needed to launch unique and ambitious projects - they also have the skill and tenacity to get it done and exceed expectations every time. As an audio specialist, when I’m handed one of their projects for mix I’m consistently blown away and charmed by their work. Not to mention they make my work very easy.”

“Dania has the most radiant energy and I instantly felt a special connection with her. She was able to capture some very raw moments before we went into the surgery room and moments of my husband—his nerves, his way of dealing with what was coming ahead, ooh it was just beautiful.”