Our Love for Film Photography
Film photography is definitely trending, and we are SO here for it! All of us first learned photography using film cameras – developing film by hand and making prints in the darkroom was such a magical way . . .
Film photography is definitely trending, and we are SO here for it! All of us first learned photography using film cameras – developing film by hand and making prints in the darkroom was such a magical way to fall in love with photography! But as technology changed and digital cameras became more accessible it only made sense that the wedding photography industry drifted away from film and has been almost entirely digital for the at least the last twenty years. But film encompasses a unique aesthetic, tactile experience and deliberate creative process that digital photography often lacks.
More of our Something Blue couples are asking us for film coverage on their wedding day and it has been an absolute blast to work this way! We bring along a few vintage film cameras and snap analog pics throughout the day; typically we tell couples we will shoot up to three rolls of film in addition to the standard comprehensive digital coverage that we always provide. It’s always so much fun to see the results after we send the film off to the lab to be processed!
Film photography offers a distinctive visual style characterized by grain, soft tones, and subtle imperfections that evoke nostalgia and emotional depth. The process itself encourages a more mindful approach, fostering intentionality and a deeper connection with the moment. There is beauty in the unpredictable aspects of shooting film with vintage cameras – we love seeing light leaks, motion blur and unexpected surprises that each roll of film provides! Here are some of our favorite film images from three recent weddings, we hope you love them as much as we do!!
