35mm / 120mm
Detroit film photographer
the nostalgia of film
Film remembers the world in ways that digital photography, and even our eyes, cannot. Each frame of film reacts uniquely to light, chemistry, and time, creating textures and tonal nuances that feel alive, not rendered. Where digital smooths and corrects, film translates the world into something poetic.
It remembers the world not as data, but as emotion imprinted in silver and grain — a reminder that memory itself is imperfect, beautiful, and worth preserving.
This is why we shoot at least one roll of film at all weddings. We value the mediums of the past as a way to preserve the present, for the future generations.
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offering
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Film-Only Weddings
Your wedding day, preserved entirely on film. For couples drawn to the nostalgic character of analog photography and who want that aesthetic woven throughout their entire celebration.
8 hours of coverage minimum captured film. From $3,500.
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Film-Only Sessions
A slower, more intentional way to document this season of your life. Perfect for engagements, anniversaries, and moments worth remembering beyond the wedding day.
Up to 72 images received per one-hour session. From $500.
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Film Add-on
The best of both worlds. Add the timeless character of film to your digital gallery, creating a collection that combines the reliability and flexibility of digital with the nostalgia of analog.
Added onto sessions or weddings from $150.
Frequently asked questions
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Digital photography captures images electronically, while film photography uses light-sensitive film that is later developed and scanned. Film is loved for its organic grain, rich colors, soft highlights, and nostalgic character. Neither is inherently better than the other — they simply offer different ways of preserving a moment.
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Absolutely. One roll minimum of film photography is included in all wedding packages, giving you the best of both worlds.
Digital allows us to document your celebration comprehensively, while film brings an additional layer of texture, warmth, and nostalgia to your gallery.
Film-only wedding packages are available from $3,500.
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Each roll of 35mm film contains up to 36 exposures, while 120 film typically produces 10–16 exposures depending on the camera.
Because film is an analog medium, the number of successfully developed images may vary. Every successful photograph is thoughtfully edited and included in your final gallery.
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Yes. Your film photographs are professionally developed, scanned, and delivered as high-resolution digital images in an online gallery. You'll be able to download, share, and print your photographs just as you would with your digital wedding images.
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I primarily photograph weddings using 35mm, but in specific scenarios and when time allows, 120 (medium-format) film, is used.
35mm is wonderful for candid moments, movement, and documentary-style imagery, while medium-format film produces larger negatives with beautiful detail and tonal depth.
The format used depends on your collection and the moments we're documenting.
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Film requires professional development and scanning before the images can be edited and delivered. This additional process takes time, but it's part of what makes film photography so special. You will receive your film scans at full gallery delivery.
Why Shoot Film?
I've always loved looking through old family photo albums. There's something special about seeing moments from years ago, even ones you weren't there for, and feeling like you get to experience a little piece of them.
That's what I love about film. The grain, the colors, and even the imperfections give each photograph a character that digital just can't quite replicate. There's a nostalgia to it that makes even the simplest moments feel special.
I don't photograph weddings on film because I want them to look like they happened decades ago. I do it because I want you to have photographs that you'll love looking back on decades from now, and hopefully one day, your children and grandchildren will too.
xo, Alaina
SOME MOMENTS DESERVE TO LIVE ON FILM
Whether you're planning a wedding or celebrating a chapter of your story, I'd love to preserve it in a way that feels as meaningful years from now as it does today.