Why Choose 35mm Film For Your Wedding Day?

When you’re planning your wedding, choosing your photographer is one of the most personal — and lasting — decisions you’ll make. The photos they take will shape how you remember your day for the rest of your life. And while most photographers work digitally these days, there’s a growing number of us who shoot on 35mm film. Not as a gimmick. Not as a throwback. But because film brings something truly special to your story.

Here’s why hiring a photographer who shoots 35mm film might be the best decision you make for your wedding.

1. We Slow Down and Truly See the Moment

Film isn’t fast. It isn’t endless. That’s the point. With only 36 frames per roll, film photographers have to shoot with intention. They don’t overshoot and sort it out later — they’re reading the light, watching the moment unfold, and choosing carefully when to click the shutter.

This results in more emotional, honest images — and a calmer presence on your wedding day.

2. We’re Trained in the Craft

Shooting film isn’t easy. There’s no preview screen. No auto-corrections. Everything depends on the photographer’s skill: their understanding of light, timing, and exposure. If you hire someone who shoots film, you’re hiring a photographer who knows their craft deeply — and brings that artistry to every shot.

3. Your Photos Will Look and Feel Timeless

There’s a reason fashion editorials, fine art photography, and even Hollywood still use film. The look of 35mm — its soft tones, delicate grain, and rich colors — just feels timeless. It doesn’t chase trends. It doesn’t age the way digital filters can. Whether you look at your photos next year or in 40 years, they’ll still feel relevant, romantic, and real.

4. You’ll Get Quality Over Quantity

With digital photography, couples often receive hundreds or thousands of images — many of which go unseen. A film photographer delivers fewer photos, but each one is intentional, thoughtfully composed, and worth keeping. Your final gallery will tell a clearer, more meaningful story — no filler, no noise.

5. We See Weddings Differently

Photographers who choose film often approach weddings more like storytellers or artists than technicians. They’re less concerned with chasing “Pinterest-perfect” poses and more interested in documenting what’s real — the atmosphere, the emotion, the subtle in-between moments you might have missed.

Hiring a film photographer isn’t just about how your photos look — it’s about how they make you feel.

6. Your Photos Become Tangible Memories

There’s something grounding about knowing your wedding images were created on real rolls of film — physical frames developed by hand. It adds weight, meaning, and a sense of permanence to the memories they capture. These are images you’ll want to print, frame, and pass down — not just swipe past on a screen. We want to preserve those memories - create those timeless heirlooms.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a photographer who shoots on 35mm film is about more than aesthetics — it’s a statement about how you want your day remembered. It says you value presence, beauty, and truth. It says you want something real — not just perfect.

If that resonates with you, then film might be exactly what you're looking for.