Analog Addi(c)tion
Once upon a time, film photography was the only way to capture a moment exactly as it appeared...even if that moment actually involved holding very, very still for an awkwardly long time. Then digital photography swooped in and graciously released us from our statuesque duties, giving us immediacy, endless revisions, and images polished to perfection.
In this age of AI and hyperclean visuals, however, we totally get why many folks crave something a little messier, a little more human. Grainy, organic imperfection, if you will. That's where analog comes in.
While we primarily use digital cameras nowadays for flexibility and instant feedback, our style is so deeply rooted in a film aesthetic that sometimes we can’t tell if we shot a photo on film or digital without checking. We're such nerds that we once took a digital selfie of us taking a selfie using a Polaroid Land Camera for our save-the-dates (see below; the actual Polaroid was fine). We also incorporated the backing paper of 120 film in our wedding invitations (see header photo above)!
But perhaps images that merely look like film aren't enough. Maybe you’d like to treat your eyeballs to photos that feel even…warmer? Dreamier? Softer? Grittier? More surreal?
If you're nodding right now, hi! We like you already and are absolutely giddy to work with you!
Alongside our digital gear, we have an arsenal of analog cameras ready to go. Tell us how many rolls of film you’d like to include in your event or session and we’ll select the cameras and film stocks that best match your needs and vibe.
If you'd like to continue nerding out with us, keep scrolling to meet some of our favorite mechanical marvels:
Timeless Looks
Nikon F5: an all-purpose workhorse that can still let loose
Leica M6: a street photographer’s favorite
Plastic Fantastic
Holga & Diana F+: quirky toy cameras that are known for light leaks and other fun surprises
Flic Half-Frame: essentially a reloadable disposable camera that’s playful and unexpected, delivering two shots per frame
One small (but important) thing to know: Film cameras are wonderfully unpredictable and occasionally mischievous. They can leak light, overlap frames, and wind film haphazardly. And sometimes, despite our best intentions, the camera back pops open or a roll of film has an ill-fated run-in with a high-powered X-ray machine before we even meet it.
The result? One-of-a-kind images that are impossible to replicate.
With film, you’re never 100% sure what you’re going to get, and we love that. If you do, too, let's add a dash of mystery to your day!