35mm Film Wedding Photography in Scotland, UK & Ireland

GRAIN, GLOW
and MEMORIES

Why I shoot 35mm film

There is something about 35mm film that keeps me present in a different way. Each frame matters. There is no instant preview, no rapid firing for safety, just instinct, light and timing. Film slows me down in the best way and makes me notice more. The quiet glances, the way hands find each other, the softness of late afternoon light. That intentional pace translates into photographs that feel honest and timeless, not overly refined or trend led.

I shoot on my grandad’s well-worn Olympus OM-10, the same camera that captured my own baby photos in 1989 and later carried me through college and uni where I first developed film in the darkroom. Alongside it, I often use my mother-in-law’s Canon Sureshot, a camera that travelled with her on family holidays. These cameras bring their own quirks and charm, giving you images that feel authentic, relaxed and just a little bit magical. As well as a variety of other 35mm cameras I’ve picked up along the way.

How 35mm film fits in with my wedding photography

Film is not treated as a novelty or an add on. In my base package, I include a small, curated amount of 35mm, usually two to three rolls, woven naturally throughout the day. These frames are chosen intentionally where the light and atmosphere suit film best. The result is a cohesive gallery where analogue and digital sit seamlessly together rather than feeling separate.

My 35mm Film Deliverables

Every roll of 35mm film is professionally processed at a trusted lab to ensure consistent colour and longevity. I choose the best scanning option available so your film holds up beautifully on screen and in print and add to your online gallery alongside your full digital coverage. In addition to your gallery, I send 4×6 prints of every film image so you have something tangible in your hands. You will also receive your original negatives. Film is physical by nature, and I believe those negatives belong with you. They become part of your family archive, a lasting record of your wedding day that can be revisited and reprinted for years to come.

35mm Film and Digital

Alongside full digital coverage, 35mm is documented extensively from morning to night. A second photographer works solely on film throughout the day, while I focus on telling the full story digitally and also shoot my own rolls of 35mm alongside it. Film is not just sprinkled in here. It is present across the entire day. Between us, a substantial amount of analogue is captured. The quiet in between moments, the movement, the atmosphere, the softer edges that only film holds. This is proper film coverage, not just a little add-on. You are getting a real body of 35mm work woven through your story. Everything is brought together into one cohesive gallery so it feels natural and complete. Film and digital sit side by side, shaping the same day in two different but complementary ways.

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35mm FAQ

Yes. My base package includes a curated taster of 35mm film, usually two to three rolls, woven naturally into your gallery.

This collection includes full digital coverage of the day, alongside extensive 35mm photography captured throughout. A second photographer works solely on film from start to finish, and I also shoot my own rolls alongside digital. The result is substantial 35mm coverage, around 400+ film images.

Yes. Every film image is professionally processed and delivered as a high resolution digital scan in your gallery. You will also receive 4×6 prints of every film photograph and the original negatives. They become part of your archive and are yours to keep.

Yes. For couples who want their wedding documented entirely on 35mm, there is a film only collection available.

Film handles low light beautifully when it is approached intentionally. I choose different film stocks depending on the time of day, and in the evening I use higher ISO films, including 3200, which are designed specifically for darker environments. I also use flash confidently when it suits the moment. Flash on 35mm has its own character and warmth, especially for evening dancing and candlelit spaces.
There is always a way to work with the light rather than against it. Low light film does not mean compromised images. It simply creates a different mood, and often some of the most atmospheric photographs of the entire day.