On a weekday evening in the summer of 2021, I shot my very first all-film elopement. Eliza + Brad got ready in a cute little cabin at the base of Mt. Hood, and as the sun set, they said their vows with only their immediately family to witness. They trusted me to shoot entirely on film, allowing my creativity to flow freely. It was everything.
Read MoreClaire is also an art school grad with a degree in film photography so naturally we geeked out about analog, darkrooms, and how much we both love photography. She told me she wanted to make cyanotypes for during the ceremony, and that she had to have film photography at her wedding. I was thrilled. On their wedding day, we spent the morning getting ready, sharing jokes and mimosas.
Read MoreJenn + Brian found me long before the pandemic started, so we had lots of time to get to know each other and become friends before finally making it to their big day. They’re both smart, kind, and hilarious. Their day was filled with giggles, champagne, and happy tears. We started at their wedding venue, Mt. Bachelor Village in Bend, Oregon. They picked the coolest little spot for a first look, where the wedding party had a view from the balcony.
Read MoreI’ve been talking a lot about my passion for analog photography and shooting film for my couples, but I don’t just talk about film, I actually shoot it too. Kayla is one of my dear friends (and a fellow photographer!) who recently commissioned me for an all-film couples session with her and her partner. All-film means I didn’t even BRING my digital camera! Ooooof.
Read More“What is film? You mean like video? Wait like old school photos? They still make that stuff? Where do you even get it processed? What’s the value of that? How can you make sure it turns out properly and you don’t miss big moments?! Will it distract you from digital? How do you know how to do that??” I’m here to tell you: analog photography is still alive and well.
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