03/20/2026
Happy Film Friday 🎞️✨
All film post for an all film frosty sunrise engagement session with 3 different types of film!
There’s just something about 35mm film photography that digital will never fully replicate. The rawness, the imperfection, the magic.
Today I’m sharing three reasons why I love shooting film as a wedding photographer and how I used three different film stocks to tell this story.
🤍 The nostalgia and timelessness
Film photography feels like a memory the moment it’s captured. The grain, the softness, the way highlights bloom all create that dreamy, cinematic look I’m always chasing.
🤍 The intentionality
Shooting 35mm film slows me down in the best way. Every frame matters. It makes me more present, more thoughtful, and more connected to my couples, which is what documentary wedding photography is all about.
🤍 The color and texture
Film scans have a richness that’s hard to replicate. Skin tones feel true, whites feel creamy, and colors have depth without feeling overdone. It’s organic, romantic, and perfectly imperfect.
For this Film Friday, I used 3 different film stocks:
🎞️ Portra 800 is my go to for low light and receptions. It’s soft, warm, and handles tricky lighting beautifully with that signature fine grain.
🎞️ Fuji 400 gives slightly cooler tones with a natural, true to life feel. I love it for daytime moments and balanced color.
🎞️ Kodak Ultramax 400 has a bit more contrast and punch, with vibrant colors that make everything feel alive and energetic. It’s actually my workhorse for dancing film photos on my point and shoot 35mm film camera too!
Each film stock has its own personality, but together they tell a cohesive, nostalgic story. That’s why I love mixing film throughout a wedding day.
If you’re drawn to romantic, candid, cinematic wedding photography, film will always have my heart 🤍
