There’s something about film that just feels different.
It’s soft, textured, nostalgic and beautifully imperfect. A little slower, a little less predictable, and full of character.
You can add 35mm film to your family session, or choose a full film-only session.
35mm film is captured on a real roll of film, then sent to a professional lab to be developed and scanned
You still receive digital files in your online gallery, so you can download, share and print your images.
The difference is in the look and feel. Film has natural grain, softer tones, and little imperfections that make the photos feel honest and full of real.
Let’s address the elephant in the room. It’s 2026, and digital photography is so good. So why bother with film?
For me, film isn’t about being better than digital. It’s about creating something that feels a little more raw, like it's from a time when life was a little more simple.
It slows the session down in the best way. It catches small, quiet moments. It gives the images a softness and texture that feels nostalgic without being forced.
If you’re drawn to old family albums, printed photos, and all things sentimental - this may be your thing.
35mm film is the old-school way of taking photos, before everything went digital.
Instead of saving images to a memory card, the photo is captured onto a roll of film inside the camera. The roll is then sent to a professional lab to be developed and scanned.
There’s no checking every photo on the back of the camera, which makes the whole process feel a little slower, more intentional and a bit like how things used to be.
You can add 35mm film onto your family session, or choose a full film session.
For mixed digital and film session, I'll photograph digital, with 35mm frames woven in throughout.
Yes! If you love the look and feeling of film, you can choose a full 35mm session.
These sessions are a little slower and more intentional, with fewer frames than a digital gallery, which is part of what makes it special and unique.
Yes. Even though the photos are taken on film, the roll is developed and scanned by a professional lab.
You’ll receive digital scans in your online gallery, so you can download, share and print them just like your digital images.
You don’t need to do anything extra. I take care of the film, lab processing and gallery delivery.
Not always, and that’s completely okay!
Some people will read this page and think, 'cool, but I’m happy with digital.' And this is fine too.
But some people will look at film images and feel that instant nostalgic pull. Like it reminds them of old family albums, childhood summers, and a time when life felt a little more simple.
If that’s you, film might be the perfect little extra layer for your session.
You can choose film in two ways.
Because film includes extra costs, like rolls of film, lab processing and scanning, it’s priced separately from my standard digital family sessions.
You sure will! The film is sent to a lab to be developed and scanned, then you’ll receive the digital scans in your online gallery.
You can view, download, share and print them like your other digital photos.
It depends which film option you choose.
Either way, I’ll choose the moments that suit film best, based on the light, movement and feel of the session.
It depends how many rolls we shoot, and how many images come back beautifully from the lab. I usually shoot with 2-3 rolls.
I shoot a mix of colour and black and white film, depending on the session and the light.
I’ll include the strongest and most meaningful film images in your final gallery.
Film is a little more unpredictable than digital, but I'm careful and intentional when I choose to use it.
I’ll use film in the light and moments that suit it best, and only include images that feel strong enough for your final gallery.
110% yes! This is where film thrives, slower moments, dreamy tones, capturing this significant time in your life.
If we’re shooting in-home, I’ll look for the best natural light and use film where it feels right.
Yep! Your film scans can be printed, just like your digital photos.
They may look a little more textured than digital images, especially when printed large, but that’s part of the film look. If you’re planning to print them large, check with me first and I can guide you on what will work best.
For the best result, I recommend ordering through your gallery print store so they’re printed beautifully through a professional lab.
If this feels like the right fit, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch and tell me a little about your family and what you’d love captured.