Film or digital? Oregon wedding photographers weigh in.
There are many important decisions to be made for your wedding day, but one of the most everlasting will be how your photos are taken.
September 27, 2022
There are many important decisions to be made for your wedding day, but one of the most everlasting will be how your photos are taken. Film photography is making a comeback as many couples are being drawn to its grain and character. But how does it compare to the now standard digital photos? And which approach would be best for your budget, style and priorities? We talked to some of Oregon’s best film and digital photographers to get the lowdown on the benefits and drawbacks of each approach.
Film: Slow and Steady Using film requires photographers to be more intentional with their shots because it isn’t feasible to take thousands upon thousands of shots, from which photographers then have to winnow the best. “I began my photography journey shooting with film 17 years ago, and it truly challenged me to be a better photographer, as you really just get one shot with film, so knowing light and getting the shot just as you want it is important,” says Deyla Huss of Deyla Huss Photography.
Photography by RT Faith Photography / Film
Photography by Deyla Huss / Digital
Digital: Capturing Spontaneity
With digital, photographers have virtually no limit to how many photos they can snap, creating more potential for catching spur-of-the-moment action shots that would be more difficult to capture on film. “Digital photography lets you capture candid moments in an extraordinary way. You can take as many photos as you want of special moments, such as the couple making their exit from the altar, their first kiss or the bridesmaids popping a bottle of Champagne. Digital cameras let you capture that incredible split second of a once-in-a-lifetime moment,” says Dan Cassuto of Sound Originals.
