Film: The New Wedding Photography and Videography Favourite
The renaissance of analogue photography and videography isn’t going anywhere.
What started with disposable cameras on tables for guests to point and shoot happy snaps of newlyweds has grown into a crucial contingent of wedding photography, carried out by experts who have a keen eye for capturing the most subtle moments between lovers.
Leaders in the industry, SvenStudios is driven by shooting genuine moments of love. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Steven and Luisa Duncan, they’ve noticed an uptick in couples curious about how to add a nostalgic element to their wedding day via the way it is captured. Analogue mediums also provide a tangible connection to your dream day – something couples are searching for in our increasingly digital and virtual world. Here are some reasons why Gen Z and Millennials feel such a gravitation towards film photography and videography, and why you should consider it for your wedding.
Authenticity
While traditional wedding shoots hold a significant place in how days are captured, there’s something so appealing about the authenticity and imperfections of film photography, particularly in such a heavily curated, online world.
The vintage lens provides a softer focus – the perfect aesthetic for snapping newlyweds’ looks of love or subtle moments between friends as you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle. Film also has a superior way of capturing depth and detail, particularly when shot in direct sunlight. It’s almost impossible to recreate the timeless feel of film photography digitally, further tapping into the authenticity mindset most Gen Z’s and Millennials crave.
One Of A Kind
Wedding videography has always played an important role in how your day is captured. But now, leading professionals like SvenStudios have started to incorporate mediums that give couples the chance to play an active role in creating a one-of-a-kind film that’s totally unique to their love. Enter Super 8mm cameras.
First introduced in the ’60s, these cameras were revolutionary in how they captured image and sound together – perfect for amateur filmmakers to shoot their family memories. And while videography has rapidly developed since their invention, Super 8s have remained a popular choice for professionals to create artistic movies that tap into the highly sought-after, vintage aesthetic.
SvenStudios love the sepia-toned, vintage medium and they’ve taken capturing love one step further by lending couples a Super 8mm camera to shoot their own wedding. The result? An elevated film that’s professionally made but imbued with the nostalgia of a home movie – a personalised perspective from the happy couple’s point-of-view.
Best of all, with analogue photography and videography, you don’t know what has been captured until the rolls of film are developed. Not only is the final product an exciting surprise, but this medium adds to the realness of what is shot. These moments can never be re-created or fine-tuned. Instead, they’re once-in-a-lifetime looks of love, fun and happiness.
Adelaide-based SvenStudios have been capturing weddings worldwide since 2011, with more than 400 ceremonies and receptions under their belt. Ensuring couples feel comfortable in front of the camera is paramount to how Steven and Luisa achieve natural authenticity in their film photography and videography, shooting moments that are as intimate and emotional as you remember them. An analogue medium only elevates this shared goal. They also curate packages for every couple!
Enquire today about how SvenStudios can capture your dream day online here.
