film Wedding Photographer?
If you are on the hunt for a wedding photographer that shoots on film or is film-inspired, keep on reading :)
Film is everything. It’s nostalgic, whimsical, vintage. I love film. But you know what else I love when clients hire me as their wedding photographer?
I love taking photos that look like film. Throughout the wedding day, I photograph certain segments in a way to look more like film, and the magic happens when I edit the photos.
Here’s the thing about film. It’s expensive. It’s amazing, but it’s expensive. If you want a film-inspired wedding or elopement photographer, but don’t want to add an extra $1,000+ to your expenses, hiring a film-inspired photographer is your next best move.
Let’s talk a bit about film photography…
Film Wedding Photography is an ~ aesthetic ~
Film photography is a form of artistry that requires skill, patience, and an eye for detail. I love shooting on film. The colors, the softness, and the nostalgic quality of medium format film fulfills something in me that digital photos don’t. However, it is totally possible to get that same film-like aesthetic in your wedding photos without shooting on film. Not every photographer can make digital photos look like film, but it’s something I specialize in and love to do. Keep in mind, I don’t do this for the entire wedding, but you will get so many wedding photos back with that filmy vibe.
Do we shoot on actual film?: We haven’t added actual film to our packages (YET), but if you hire us for your wedding, you will get a good portion of photos that look like they were taken on film. All of the photos in this post were taken digitally.
How much will film cost for wedding photos?: When hiring a film wedding photographer, keep in mind, adding actual film for your wedding does add a lot to the cost. Adding actual film on your wedding or elopement day may or may not be worth it to you. When we do add actual film to our packages, keep in mind the cost of film, developing film, and time scanning and editing the photos will go into the price. Do I think it’s worth it? ABSOLUTELY. As soon as we offer actual film, we will update all of our packages. As of right now, we don’t have an amount, but anticipate around $1,000 to add on actual film.
HOWEVER! If you are after film wedding or elopement photography because of its nostalgic aesthetic, you can hire a film-inspired wedding photographer that shoots digitally but edits in a film-like style. I would love to share full galleries with you so you can see how a full day is curated. I don’t photograph the full day to look like film, but I do like the day to feel cinematic and artistic, with particular shots photographed and edited to look like film. (Sounds complicated, but once you see a gallery, you’ll see how beautifully it flows.)
Here are some more of my favorite film inspired wedding photos from the last few weddings :)
If you love the filmy wedding vibes, and want your photos to feel like art, let’s talk. I would love to be your wedding or elopement photographer! If you have any questions or vibe with our style, fill out this contact form and I’ll be in touch <3