Film vs. Digital Wedding Photography: What Tells Your Love Story Best?

When couples envision how they want to capture their big day, one of their biggest decisions is choosing between film vs. digital wedding photography. Both styles offer unique aesthetics, evoke different emotions, and tell your story in distinct ways. You don’t have to choose one—why not embrace the best of both?

Film and digital photography each bring their own qualities to wedding imagery. They influence everything from color tones to the overall mood of a shot. The organic, soft aesthetic of film photography showcases rich colors and a natural dynamic range, creating an effortlessly romantic and timeless feel. Its subtle grain and dreamy highlights add depth that digital cameras often strive to replicate.

Digital photography, on the other hand, offers sharp precision, versatility, and immediate results. It excels in low-light conditions, captures fast-moving moments with ease, and allows for instant adjustments. Digital images tend to have crisp details and can be edited extensively to match various styles.

Unveiling Soon: Film Photography Add-On for Your Special Day

Our goal isn’t just about stunning photos—it’s about telling your story in a way that feels real and deeply personal. We focus on capturing all things authentically: the in-between glances, those quiet moments shared with family, and all the emotions that make your wedding day uniquely yours. Whether it’s the organic beauty of film or the clarity of digital, every image is crafted to reflect your story in a way that feels honest, emotive, and timeless—worthy of being cherished forever.

Starting this spring, we’re thrilled to offer film photography as an add-on to our wedding packages! Even more exciting news and offerings are coming in mid-April, and we can’t wait to share them with you. In the meantime, take a look at these side-by-side comparisons of film vs. digital wedding photography from the highlights of Chelsea & Ryan’s special day.

Want film photography for your wedding day? We now offer it!

Click here to learn more about our film photography add-on and more!

DBW Lead Photographer: Alyssa | DBW Second Photographer: Ibis
DYR Film Photographer: Galaxy