35 mm film. Slower, more intentional, and a little less predictable.
Unlike digital photography, where you can see every frame instantly, film asks you to trust the process. You don’t overthink every moment. You just live it. You press the shutter when something feels real, and you move on. No checking, no retaking, no adjusting for perfection. And somehow, that changes everything.
I’ve been toying with the idea of offering film for my sessions. Click here to view a session where I shot both!
When I work with 35mm, I’m not trying to control the story. I’m just paying attention to it. The in-between moments, the fleeting expressions, the small details that would otherwise be forgotten. Film slows you down as a photographer, and it’s honestly necessary sometimes. You become more aware. More present. You stop chasing perfection and start noticing connection. Each frame matters, not because it is perfect, but because it is intentional.
And maybe that’s what draws me to it most; the way it mirrors real life. Imperfect, fleeting, and deeply beautiful when you choose to notice it.
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