If you’ve been wanting to incorporate film into your wedding photography but have NO idea where to start, this episode is for you!
Today I’m chatting with film and editorial wedding photographer Loraleah Marie all about how to start shooting film at weddings and sessions without feeling completely overwhelmed by the process.Because adding film to your work isn’t just about grabbing a film camera and hoping for the best. There are so many little pieces to think about from choosing your settings and understanding your film stock to knowing when to push or pull your film, where to send it for processing, and how to actually stay organized when you’re shooting both digital AND film on a wedding day.
Loraleah is breaking it all down and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at her process so you can feel more confident experimenting with film in your own photography business.
In this episode, we cover:
How to start incorporating film into your sessions and weddings
Film camera settings and what you need to know before shooting
What pushing and pulling film actually means
How to decide when to push or pull your film
Where to send your film for developing and processing
What to know about film scansHow processing and scanning can impact the final look of your images
How to organize your film rolls throughout a wedding day
Keeping track of what you’re shooting when working with multiple rolls
Tips for balancing digital and film photography during a wedding
How to start experimenting with film without putting too much pressure on yourself
If film photography has been sitting on your “I really want to try this someday” list, consider this your sign to finally start experimenting with it.You don’t need to completely change the way you shoot or suddenly become an expert. Start learning the process, understand what’s happening behind the scenes, and find ways to intentionally incorporate film into the work you’re already creating.
About Loraleah Marie
Loraleah Marie is a Charleston-based film and editorial wedding photographer known for creating imagery that feels cinematic, nostalgic, authentic, and a little funky. She photographs weddings throughout Charleston, New York, the East Coast, and destinations around the world, blending editorial imagery with documentary storytelling to capture both the big moments and everything happening in between.
Connect with Loraleah and see more of her work at https://loraleahmarie.com/photographers
https://www.instagram.com/loraleahmariephotography/
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