Honoring the art of timelessness: 35mm film as an addition to your day

Wow…I haven’t posted a blog in a year…and what a year it has been…

All that being said, I figured there is no better way to come back with a bang than to talk about 35mm film and adding it to your wedding day. As of 2024, I began bringing my film camera + a reel of film to let myself fall in love with the art of photography again. As a photographer that is constantly looking to improve their work, it can be hard to find time to fall in love with what you built your business on in the first place. 

Thanks to local camera stores (Pro Camera Inc in Charlottesville, VA and District Camera in Arlington, VA), I felt like a kid again. I learned on a film camera, and after all this time, it feels so amazing to strengthen my skills through such a timeless medium.

SO ENOUGH ABOUT ME - LET’S TALK ABOUT FILM AND WHY YOU WOULD WANT IT AT YOUR DAY.

When describing what film photography is like to people who are accustomed to photos on iPhones and Samsung Galaxies, I consistently say that there is nothing like it. As much as I love how impressive technology has become, shooting photos the way it used to be will always be special. Film has a unique way of rendering light and color that digital sensors can't quite mimic in my opinion. The rich grain, soft tones, and vibrant colors are a result of the way film responds to different lighting conditions. These factors all contribute to images that feel genuine. And for a day that blows past you in a heartbeat, film captures moments you would have most-likely forgotten.