Adventures in Film – Something New for My Wedding Photography

I know there has been a lot that I haven’t mentioned in blog posts – one of them is my new discovery of film photography. I won’t say that I am a film photographer yet – but I am definitely putting my toe in the water and trying it out.

So, I wanted to show a few film photographs – these photographs are of Kelli Jo and Jonathan. I will be blogging their formals and their wedding photographs soon – but I figured I would share a few preview photos. One is a color film photograph and one is a black and white film photograph.

Kelli Jo, amazing bride, is photographed on Kodak Portra film

Why shoot film? Isn’t digital the way to go? I like to consider the notion that digital and film are simply different mediums much like water color and oil paints are both beautiful means to convey art. Film photography has a look and a feel that can be described as organic – I definitely find it isn’t as sharp and detailed as digital. I like photographing both – with digital I have more control and with film I am still discovering the artistic possibilites. I am discovering the limitations of both.

Jonathan, my brother and the groom, photographed on Kodak TMax

I am learning so much by shooting film. There are photographers that only shoot film – and they have some amazing artwork. Right now I am straddling both worlds – I shoot digital and film. With digital I can do so much including compositing a bride and groom into different locations. With film I gain an organic grain and texture that is unique.

A few days ago Kodak declared Chapter 11 bankrupcty. Is this the end of film? No. In fact I am just starting my discovery into film. I am hoping that I can be one of those photographers who can both shoot digital and film. (Just so you know I have about 14 different cameras that I use regularly)

I have been trying to find a balance between film, digital and even Polaroid. The only thing that seems to limit my experiment is how many bags and cameras I can carry at one time. Anyway, I would love to know if people like the look of film and if they want a photographer that uses film and digital – or maybe even just film. Please let me know!

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