A love letter to 35mm film wedding photography



There’s something about 35mm film wedding photography that I can’t quite explain… but I fell in love with it the moment I slowed down enough to really see it.


In a world where everything is instant, curated, and perfectly edited, film wedding photos feel like a quiet rebellion.


It’s honest.

It’s intentional.

It’s real.

A bride in a white wedding dress stands holding a bouquet of white flowers outside a building.
The image shows a window with ornate curtains and decorative drapery, creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere.

the beauty of not having unlimited photos


With digital, you can take hundreds—sometimes thousands—of images in a single day. And there’s beauty in that too.


But film wedding photography asks you to pause.


You don’t have unlimited frames. Every shot matters. Every click of the shutter is a decision. A feeling. A moment worth preserving.


There’s no overshooting. No “just in case.”


It’s just you, the moment, and the intention behind it.

Film vs. digital wedding photography


One of the biggest differences in film vs digital wedding photography is how the moment is captured. Film slows everything down in the best way.


It makes you breathe a little deeper. Look a little longer. Feel a little more. There’s no rushing through poses or forcing moments. It’s about being present—letting things unfold naturally.


This is why film pairs so beautifully with documentary wedding photography and candid wedding photography—it captures moments as they truly happen.

Three women in formal attire stand together holding bouquets of flowers in a doorway.
Two women in white dresses embrace in a garden with a building and trees in the background.
A large neon sign on a brick building that reads 'CLERMONT LOVE YOU LOTS'. Couples engagement session at vintage hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.
The image shows a historic-looking two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

what you see is what you get


Film doesn’t allow for shortcuts.


There’s no heavy retouching. No AI removing distractions. No recreating a moment that didn’t exist. It captures exactly what was there—

the light, the emotion, the in-between moments.


That’s what makes film wedding photos feel so timeless.

A bride and groom stand together in front of a white building with greenery surrounding them.

why film wedding photos feel so nostalgic


There’s a softness to film. A richness. A kind of depth that feels nostalgic before the moment has even passed.


It doesn’t just document your wedding day, it tells the story of how it felt.


And maybe my favorite part? You don’t get to see it right away. Waiting for your film scans feels like opening a time capsule, one filled with nostalgic wedding photos that bring you right back into the moment.

A wedding party gathered outdoors in front of a historic building, with the bride and groom standing in the center.

adding 35mm film to your wedding day


If you’re drawn to emotion over perfection, presence over posing, and moments that feel like memories… 35mm film wedding photography might be exactly what you’re looking for. Film is available as an add-on for every wedding, elopement, and couples session with a Raleigh wedding photographer who values storytelling and intention.


If this feels like your vibe, I’d love to document your day in a way that feels honest, nostalgic, and entirely you.

Let's capture your day on film
A formal wedding party poses for a photograph, with the bride and groom standing in the center surrounded by their wedding party.
A notebook with handwritten notes and a ring on a tiled floor.
Two people in an intimate embrace, with the man leaning down towards the woman's face.