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.
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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Read more about film wedding photography in The New York Times.
