Shooting weddings with film photography
Yes, I've been raving about film photography a lot lately. Despite the occasional playful jabs from my fellow photographers, I'm unswerving in my love for this art. They joke, 'And when you return the videos to Blockbuster, don't forget to be kind and rewind...' But those who truly know me, understand my passion for film photography.
But here's my take on film photography. In a word, it's cool, and so am I, so why not?! I kid, of course. It's more than that. Film photography offers a unique experience, allowing me to control every aspect of the image manually, from exposure to development. The anticipation of waiting to see the results adds a thrill to the process. This also means I have to be much more mindful when I create, as there's no instant feedback to guide me.
I started shooting film photography and offering it to clients toward the end of the pandemic a bit ago. I had always dabbled with film for my creations but never had it as an option for clients, but now I do, and that's another reason I can offer this to clients and make a little bit more. For the client, there's something 'vintage' about it all. The unique grain, color rendition, and the unpredictability of film all contribute to this vintage appeal, making it a conversation piece for them.
The photos samples shown are from a couple of different times I have shot film for a client; these are actual clients and not models, though every so often you get couples that look like they belong in a magazine.
I always shoot with my Nikon F5 or Leica M7 for 35mm, and I also use my Pentax 645n. And for color, I use Portra 400 and b/w I prefer Ilford Delta 400 film.
