Film. Let’s Talk ‘Bout It

Every image I have from my past, up until my late 20’s, I can hold in my hand. I have at least 6 shoeboxes full of 4x6 prints & polaroids and a couple of albums holding hundreds more.

To say that I love film is an understatement. It’s what the majority of my memories are recorded on, and it’s the most satisfying way to view my work.

Needless to say, but I’m saying it. I’m thrilled that film has made a comeback and that it’s being so widely appreciated again.

Mike & I have been loosely shooting on film cameras at weddings since 2015, we did it on our own dime for personal & creative satisfaction, so we were well-versed in it. The unexpected & welcoming demand for it since ‘22 by the majority of our couples gave us a reason to go absolutely nuts with it - so we did.

As artists, it has brought a newfound excitement into our process & has elevated our work in a whole new way. Our work is better because we’re limited to 36 shots. Every snap has intention. Our intuition is stronger. We're witches, and film is our magic. Not to dis digital, which has its place and we still lean on it, but it’s too immediate, safe & easy. We want the chase, the thrill, and the anticipation of waiting for it to come back from the lab.

Film is old to us, but if it’s new to you, we want you to know what you’re getting into & shed some light on our process.

Analog is gritty & soft. It may have sun flares, light leaks, ghosts, and grain. Film is perfectly imperfect and gives a photo taken yesterday a sense of nostalgia.

To give you a feel for what a full wedding day looks like on film, here’s Allison & Jimmy’s wedding at El Rey in Santa Fe. Everything from getting ready, portraits, family & wedding party formals, ceremony, dinner & partying... all on film. They got 700+ film shots but here’s our top 100: