Why You Should Have Film Photography At Your Wedding

Oct 7, 2025

At Apartment Twenty, we believe that film photography will capture the essence of your wedding day in a way that digital photography simply cannot.

Film Photography is an Art

Film photography lends itself to a beautiful aesthetic, but it’s so much more than that. From choosing what film stock to use, to photographing meaningful moments, to the process of scanning our own film and developing the photos into a tangible memory; film is an art.

Film Photography is Intentional

Unlike working with a digital camera, when you are working with film, you have a limited number of photos you can capture per roll. Using an analogue film camera also requires a bit more technical knowledge and skill in how to work with different lighting situations. As film wedding photographers, we choose our moments carefully and compose much more intentionally.

It Evokes a Sense of Nostalgia

Aesthetically, we love the soft, grainy and unique quality of analogue film. Your memories won’t be sharp, so your photos don’t need to be either. At weddings, we find that guests always seem to have a personal connection or childhood memory about film photos. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and reminds us of simpler times.

If you want unique and artistic imagery to commemorate this time in your life, you should have film photography at your wedding. Film is highly valued by all Apartment Twenty photographers and we would be happy to connect you with the right film wedding photographer for you. Please inquire here.