Why Film Photography + Super 8 Are the Dreamiest Way to Remember Your Wedding or Elopement
There’s something about film that just feels different. It slows you down. It captures light and emotion in the most human, imperfect, and beautiful way. The grain. The softness. The rich, dreamy tones. It’s not just a photo — it’s a memory frozen in time.
And when it comes to your wedding or elopement, you deserve more than content for social media. You deserve imagery that transports you back. That brings tears to your eyes and a lump to your throat. That tells the real, raw, wild-hearted story of you two.
I’m Brittany — a film photographer and Super 8 filmmaker based in Virginia, traveling worldwide for couples who want to do things a little differently. Whether you're exchanging vows in your backyard or on a mountaintop in Iceland, I’m here to capture it all — honestly, artfully, and with a whole lot of heart.
What It Means to Hire a Film Photographer
Film is intentional. It forces me to slow down, observe deeply, and shoot with purpose. Every frame is a decision. There’s no clicking through hundreds of images on a screen — just me, my camera, and you, fully present in the moment.
I photograph weddings and elopements using 35mm and 120mm medium format film, along with digital photography for fast-paced or low-light parts of the day. My style is documentary-meets-dreamy — real moments, not forced ones. Laughter. Tears. Wind in your hair. Dirt on your dress. The things you’ll actually want to remember.
If you're the kind of person who gets emotional over an old family photo album, who finds beauty in imperfection, and who wants your love story told in a way that feels timeless — film is for you.
What Is Super 8 and Why You’ll Love It
Super 8 is the vintage, grainy, heartstring-pulling magic you didn’t know you needed. It’s motion picture film from the 60s and 70s, brought into the present — and it’s like watching your love story unfold on a home movie reel.
There’s no audio. No pressure. Just movement, color, and emotion. A soft breeze catching your veil. The way you reach for each other’s hands. Your dress floating as you run down a mountain trail.
As a Super 8 filmmaker, I offer this as an add-on or standalone service for weddings and elopements. It’s perfect for couples who want something nostalgic and cinematic — not a traditional wedding video, but something far more personal.
For the Wildly in Love: Let’s Elope Somewhere Beautiful
You don’t have to follow the rules. If a big wedding doesn’t feel like you, know this: you have options. You can elope. You can hike to a cliff at sunrise, say your vows barefoot in the sand, or read love letters in the rain under a shared umbrella.
I specialize in adventure elopements for couples who want to get married their way — intimate, intentional, and real. Whether you're eloping in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Pacific Northwest, or somewhere across the ocean, I’ll help you plan a day that’s meaningful from beginning to end.
Because it’s not about a shot list or a Pinterest-perfect timeline. It’s about creating a sacred experience, and having imagery that lets you relive it for the rest of your life.
My Approach
Documentary meets dreamy. Real moments with an artful lens. You won’t find me staging anything, but I’ll give just enough direction to help you feel at ease.
Film-first. I use a mix of 35mm, medium format, and digital photography, along with Super 8 motion film. All hand-developed by professional labs.
Emotion over perfection. The shaky laugh, the teary eyes, the imperfect in-between moments — those are the ones I live for.
Travel-ready. Though I’m based in Virginia, I work with couples all across the U.S. and abroad — including Italy, Scotland, Iceland, and beyond.
Ready to Begin?
If you’ve been searching for a film wedding photographer, a Super 8 filmmaker, or someone who sees the soul in your love story — I’d be honored to document it.
I take on a limited number of weddings and elopements per year so that each couple receives a deeply personal, hands-on experience. You deserve more than a vendor — you deserve someone who’s invested in telling your story with care.
📍Based in Virginia. Traveling wherever your heart leads.
🖤 Available for weddings, elopements, and destination love stories.
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Let’s create something timeless — together.
