LOVE ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST / SAN DIEGO FILM SESSION

During our trip to California this past winter, we got to stop for a bit in San Diego and decided to take some photos while we were there. It was super special being able to document this time in my brother and sister in law’s lives — we are so excited for our new niece who will be born later this year :)

This session was quick, proving you don’t need all the time in the world to create meaningful images. It was shot on film only (as usual for our sessions!) and just paired so beautifully with California tones. There are a million and one reasons you should want film as your medium of choice (I’m clearly biased, but it’s just the best there is). I’m breaking down a few reasons you would want film for your couple’s session:

There’s no denying that film photography has experienced a resurgence in recent years, and many photographers are choosing to shoot on film for various reasons.

1: film photography has a distinct and unique look that cannot be easily replicated with digital cameras. Each film stock has its own color palette, texture, and grain, which can add an artistic and vintage feel to the photographs. Film can also handle highlights and shadows differently than digital, which can result in a softer and more organic look.

2: film can encourage a slower and more deliberate approach to shooting. Unlike digital cameras, film cameras have limited exposures, so photographers need to be more thoughtful about each shot they take. This can result in a more intentional and careful approach to composing and capturing images.

3: it can create a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere during the photo session. Because film cameras don't have LCD screens, photographers can't immediately review the images they've taken. This can lead to a more collaborative and communicative process between the photographer and the couple as they work together to create the desired shots.

4: film can provide a sense of nostalgia and timelessness that digital photography may not be able to capture. There’s just truly no comparison with the tones and feel that film images bring — that’s why it’s so hard to replicate!

Hopefully you’re just as convinced as I am ;)