Film wedding photography

UK & Europe

Film wedding photographer in the UK capturing an intimate wedding at the Botanic Gardens.
Chinese bride feeding her Scottish husband dumplings.
Wedding guests enjoying outdoor drinks reception in Aberlady.

35mm film wedding photographer in the UK

The first time I used my old film camera at a wedding was for Olivia & Declan’s Scottish-Chinese celebrations in Edinburgh. The couple, passionate about analogue photography, asked if I could capture a few images on a 35mm film. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and decided to include film wedding photography in my packages.

Chinese bride and Scottish groom posing for analogue photos in Edinburgh.

Analogue photography isn’t always picture-perfect, but that’s actually an advantage over digital. Some shots might turn out a bit blurry or overexposed, and that’s part of the charm. Unlike the flawless look of digital pictures, analogue photos have a unique, authentic, and nostalgic vibe. In today’s world filled with AI-generated content, it’s becoming challenging to distinguish what’s real and what’s not. Film photography stands out by embracing its imperfections, reminding us of the real and raw beauty in moments captured on film. The process of developing film adds to the whole experience, making it more genuine and connected to the memories being preserved.

I use several film cameras at weddings— Nikon F100,  manual Praktika MTL, and Olympus XA4 point & shoot. My favorite films for wedding photography are Kodak Gold and Portra 400, or Ilford HP5 for black and white photos.

Below a mix of analogue images from different weddings in Scotland.

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Wedding florist decorating an arch for a wedding at Colstoun House.
Portrait of Lucy taken with 35mm film camera, captured by a photographer Anna Urban.
Wedding florals captured on analogue camera.
Bride wearing Rue de Seine veil arriving for the ceremony at the Secret Herb Garden.
Wedding ceremony the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
Bride doing her vows at a wedding on the family farm.
Hannah and Nick saying their vows on the hill in edinburgh, Scotland.
Wedding guests enjoying drinks reception at Rosebery Steading near Edinburgh.
Film wedding photographer in the UK capturing an intimate wedding at the Botanic Gardens.
Photo of a wedding guest wearing purple dress.
Katie & Leon posing for 35mm film wedding photos.
Black and white photos from a wedding in Scotland.
Analogue wedding photos taken at Secret Herb Garden in Edinburgh.
Bride and groom captured on 35mm film wedding photography.
Aberlady analogue photoshoot with a photographer Anna Urban.
Elegant pitches tent wedding reception at the Cambo House.
Portrait of the bride taken with 35mm analogue camera.
Light captured in the glasshouse at the Colstoun House in Scotland.
Analogue photography of wedding flowers at a wedding in Scotland.
Bride and groom dancing together at Cambo Estate.
Read more about film wedding photography in New York Times.