Film gives an image a soul. There is something in the nature of film that makes the world it captures looks like a nostalgic dream. The process of shooting film is like creating art, capturing how I truly see the light. It causes me to be more intentional and aware of the moment I’m in.

Film is genuine, timeless and has so much character in those subtle grain. It’s simple, straightforward and bare.

I love film because of the nostalgic palette, the old-fashioned connection to the physical - the forgiving imperfection.

My passion for film photography has brought such joy and depth to my work. For me, film is the perfect touch to elevate my clients’ experiences, adding a layer of uniqueness to every shoot. Shooting film has not only challenged and expanded my creative skills but has also transformed my clients’ galleries with images that feel natural, raw, and authentic—qualities that digital simply can not replicate.

In a short answer, no. Although film is wonderful and beautiful, it is also expensive and requires a lot of natural light. I use film for controlled environment pictures like details (shoes, flowers, dress, jewelry, etc) and portraits. I tend to shoot all bride and groom portraits on film as well as bridal party images and shoot some digital images as back up.

There are different kinds of films. I mainly shoot Kodak Portra 400 because I like the versatility of the film, colour rendering and the skin tones.

Occasionally I will use different speed film like 100 or 200, depends on lighting situation.

As much as I would love to say I have always shot film and know how to develop film in a dark room, I do not develop it myself.

I send my film to the awesome people at the film lab, where they use scanners to scan my film. Once it is scanned, I get an email where I download them as JPEGs. I can then edit these film scans (very minimally though) to my liking. It is such an intriguing and exciting process and another reason why I love shooting film. It is like Christmas morning every time I receive the download email!

Yes, and no. I have built the cost for film into my wedding packages so the cost of buying film, shooting film, mailing it and getting it scanned is all covered. But to me, it is worth it. It made me fall in love with photography all over again and there is no price tag for that.

Yes - I will use a digital camera for your ceremony, family photos, some portraits and your reception. This makes me what is called a hybrid photographer.

Your wedding gallery will be 70% digital and 30% film.

I always shoot film and digital together and I always have back ups close to hand.

My film cameras work perfectly and are checked regularly and I carry a back up camera for each of the main film and digital cameras.

I use 35mm film which is a classic choice that’s versatile, slightly grainy, and has a nostalgic look, perfect for candid, documentary and editorial style shots.

My main film camera is Contax g1, Nikon f100 and few Olympus mju II with different lenses.

Throughout the wedding day, I switch between cameras based on lighting, venue and the mood I want to achieve. Each camera has a unique way of capturing light and atmosphere, making every shot feel truly one-of-a-kind.