7 Inside tips that’ll get you excited about photographing families on film

Film photography is rising in popularity among families and photographers. Fans of film are quick to highlight its allures, but photographing families on film requires a different process than shooting digital. Each comes with its own delightful gifts and unique challenges, so before you dive into photographing a family on film here’s what you need to know: 1. Film is SLOW and requires a different approach. You won’t get away with “spray and pray” when you’re shooting with film. Each click of the shutter costs you money, so you have to be intentional. A roll of film has between 10 and 36 exposures, depending on what format you’re shooting, so you’ll also be stopping often to reload film. The slowness of the process can be a welcome respite, and I love the opportunity to be present with the families I photograph instead of rushing around taking hundreds (if not thousands) of photos in a family session. The slowness of film requires a different approach. When shooting digitally you can often shoot through uninspiring moments and wait for that ‘wow’ photo to reveal itself. It’s a process of discovery that happens through shooting, and you’ll end up with several images […]

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