Three Ways Film Photography Makes the Holidays Even More Magical
Documenting your festive space with the timeless medium of film photography during one of the most cheery times of the year is sure to add even more joy to the photos!
Whether you choose to capture these precious holiday memories with 35mm film, medium format, instant film, or even Super 8 video; you’re going to find the results are something special + can’t quite be achieved any other way. As a family photographer I’ve taken my fair share of “Christmas” photos for families either looking to just document the end of another year or prep for sending out their holiday greeting cards. I can confidently say that making film your photography choice will help your family’s pictures stand out in a unique way and it boils down to these three reasons:
One: The nostalgia becomes deeply embedded into the photographs when using an analog approach.
Surely if you were to take a moment to close your eyes and think over your own childhood holidays you would remember a point and shoot film camera in your mother’s hand or maybe grandpa following everyone around with his old camcorder. Choosing film automatically creates connection with our own memories from growing up because, for a long while, film was the only option. When you flip through the family albums of your early years what percentage do you think are 35mm film snaps? Likely all of them!
Film images have character and charm that naturally evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth even decades later because it’s still the same real grain + beautifully rendered colors straight from the camera!
Two: A slower process and intentionality behind film photography further forces you to soak up these special moments as they truly unfold.
Those weeks leading into holidays and the new year always seem to fly by! Our calendars become packed with family gatherings, last minute shopping, and all the festive activities. In the midst of such busyness it feels like a breath of fresh air to pull out your film camera and be met with the challenge of slowing down to document the memories forming. There’s a sense of mindfulness required with each shot taken via film. It summons us to go at a slower pace and savor the story at hand. Being this intentional always fosters a deeper partnership between myself, my families, and the keepsakes we’re creating that they’ll revisit for future generations to come.
Three: Shooting film adds a layer of creativity + the unexpected.
Film is known for lending itself to a certain aesthetic that is hard, if not impossible, to replicate. There’s something truly exciting about not knowing exactly what you’ll be getting and instead sitting in anticipation while waiting for the final results. Film often will have magical little “accidents” like light leaks or double exposures. Getting your film scans back always feels like Christmas, no matter the time of year.
Give yourself the gift of holiday photos captured on film + contact Loreal today to schedule!