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, woven naturally throughout the day. These frames are chosen intentionally where the light and atmosphere suit film best.

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. 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.

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35mm film FAQ

Yes! 4 & 8 hours includes 1 roll of 35mm film that will capture lots of special moments throughout the day. Then I have a full day film option that uses as may rolls as the day needs.

Every film image is professionally processed at my chosen lab and delivered as a high resolution digital scan in your gallery. The original negatives are also shipped out to you and 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 may 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.