FOUNDATIONS OF

FILMMAKING

for photographers

Learn how to seamlessly transition from photography to filmmaking and craft emotionally rich, story-driven films that bring your images to life. This course will give you the confidence to capture movement, sound, and connection—elevating your work and expanding your photography business.

Bring your photos to life through the power of filmmaking. Learn how to capture movement, connection, and emotion with confidence—turning fleeting moments into beautifully crafted films that tell a deeper story. Whether you're new to video or looking to refine your skills, this course will give you the tools to create films that truly move people.

Learn how to bring your stories to life through film and create family films that feel real, honest, and deeply emotional. If you’re a photographer ready to dive into filmmaking, this course will give you the confidence to capture movement, sound, and connection in a way that feels effortless and natural.

Inside, you’ll discover how to weave together video and stills, use music and pacing to create emotional impact, and refine your edits for a film that truly tells a story. This isn’t about making perfect, polished videos—it’s about creating something meaningful, something that feels like home.

Foundations of Filmmaking

FilmingLife® Course

Who This Course Is For:

  • Photographers ready to make the leap into filmmaking and confidently capture movement, sound, and emotion.

  • Creatives who want to craft films that feel natural, heartfelt, and deeply personal—not just moving pictures, but meaningful stories.

  • Filmmakers looking for a solid foundation in storytelling, editing, and pacing to create films that truly connect with their audience.

  • Anyone ready to go beyond capturing moments and start crafting films that feel cinematic, authentic, and full of life.

Pre-Requisites:

  • A solid understanding of exposure is required

  • A camera that shoots video

  • A computer capable of editing video, with Premiere Pro installed (other software is welcome but not covered)

How Much Does it Cost?

This course is exclusively available to FilmingLife® members and is included in the monthly membership fee of $75/m along with all of our other courses, workshops, mentoring, live run small groups, and 1:1 Film Critiques. The course, if it was available to purchase on it’s own, would be valued at $1200 USD.

Next Live Run Starts: Sep 1, 2025. Join the Waitlist Below.

Course Modules & Lessons:

Why join this course?

This isn’t just about learning how to use your camera for video—it’s about telling stories that feel real and deeply meaningful. In this course, you’ll learn how to capture movement, connection, and emotion with confidence, creating films that go beyond just pretty footage. You’ll get a clear, step-by-step approach to filmmaking, from camera settings to storytelling techniques, plus hands-on exercises to help you practice and grow. With behind-the-scenes insights and a supportive community to guide you, you’ll gain the skills to create films that truly capture the heart of a moment.

By the end of this course:

You’ll have created your very own keepsake family film—one that brings together everything you’ve learned. You’ll know how to capture authentic moments, shape them into a compelling story, and refine your edit to create a film that feels seamless, emotional, and deeply meaningful.

How To Join:

Choose Your Path: Self-Study or Live Run?

You have two options to begin your journey:

  • Click Here Start Now with Self-Study – Get instant access to the full course and work through it at your own pace.

  • Join the Waitlist Below for the Live Run – Prefer guided support and real-time interaction? Join the waitlist for our next live run, where you'll get direct feedback, group discussions, and additional insights to refine your storytelling skills. Choose the option that works best for you and start creating compelling, emotionally-driven family films today!

Exclusive Perks for the Live Run

If you join the live run, you'll have the opportunity to submit your final project and get a $75 credit (equivalent to one free month) towards your FilmingLife Academy membership! Plus, the best submission, as chosen by Courtney & Kylie, will win a 12-month membership to FilmingLife Academy!