The perfect dress. The flowers. The guest list. But in 10, 20, 50 years? The only thing left will be the memories.
Do You Worry About Your Wedding Photos Feeling ‘Too Perfect’?
You’re not alone. A lot of couples tell me they worry their wedding photos will feel too posed or too polished. Everything is so instant these days—click, filter, post. But when I use film, it’s a slower process.
There’s no instant gratification. No swipe-to-edit. Just pure moments, preserved exactly as they happened.
The Feeling of Nostalgia in Every Frame
I grew up looking through my Nana’s photo albums, those delicate pages filled with black-and-white prints that have faded slightly over time. Each one tells a story, her story. A life full of love, laughter, and memories.
That’s what I want to give couples when I shoot their weddings.
Photos that feel like memories already—nostalgic, like a favourite old movie you keep rewatching.
Why Film is Different (In the Best Way)
Digital photography is great, don’t get me wrong. But film has this texture, this depth, that just feels alive. Here’s why I think it’s the perfect choice for weddings:
Slowing Down the Day
With film, there’s no firing off a thousand shots and hoping one works.
I’m intentional with every click. And that makes the moments I capture more meaningful.
That Organic Grain
You know that perfectly imperfect quality in old photos? That’s grain. Film photos have a soft, almost dreamy texture. It’s real life, but through the lens of time.
True Colours
Film doesn’t rely on algorithms to decide what skin tone should look like. It captures the true, rich colours of your day. The warmth of golden-hour light, the soft blush of your flowers, your dress as it really is.
Like that time I shot Hannah and Tom’s wedding in a little countryside chapel. The film photos from their day? Stunning. There was this one moment during their first dance—the sun was setting behind them, and they were wrapped up in each other.
With film, that shot wasn’t just a photo. bIt was a memory. One that already felt like it had been tucked away in an old album, waiting to be rediscovered.
Life Isn’t Perfect, and Neither is Film – That’s the Point.
Film photography comes with its quirks. It’s unpredictable. There are no do-overs, and sometimes you only get one shot at a moment. But honestly, isn’t that a lot like life itself?
Life is full of messy, beautiful, fleeting moments. And I think that’s what weddings are all about.
Plus – your wedding day isn’t going to go exactly as planned. There might be a tear in your veil, or your flower girl might decide to nap through the ceremony (yes, this happened once).
But that’s what makes the day yours. Film captures those moments exactly as they are—raw, real, and completely you.
Why I Choose Analogue for Weddings
I could easily use digital, and sometimes I do. But there’s something about the process of shooting film that just fits weddings.
It’s like turning your wedding day into a time capsule—one that you’ll open years from now, and feel everything all over again.
Intentionality: Every photo means something because every frame counts.
Timelessness: Film doesn’t follow trends. It’s classic.
Memories that last: Not just a pretty picture, but a feeling in every shot.
Imagine Flicking Through Your Own Wedding Album in 30 Years.
It’s not just about having pretty photos for Instagram. It’s about the day your future children, or even grandchildren, ask to see your wedding album.
And you’ll be able to hand them something real. Photos with weight and character – ones that look like they’ve lived through every story, laugh, and tear of that day.
That’s what analogue film does. It’s like your memories, bottled up in a way that’ll stand the test of time.
So, when you’re thinking about your wedding photos, remember this: The day will come and go in a blur.
But the memories? They’ll last forever.
And I believe film is the best way to keep them alive. Because life’s messy and beautiful, and that’s exactly how it should be captured.
If you’re drawn to this timeless way of photographing weddings, drop me a message, and let’s chat about how we can turn your day into a story you’ll never forget.
In the end, it’s not just about what the photos look like.
It’s about how they feel.
Hey, I’m Lou. A travelling wedding photographer based in Liverpool, UK.
07896 684 880
lou@louisegriffinphotography.com
