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Analog Film Wedding Photography in Costa Rica

Analog film photography means still photographs shot on 35mm film cameras instead of digital. It is an add-on to a wedding or elopement photography collection. The film, development and high-resolution scans are included, and the scans are delivered together with your photography.

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Film photograph of a couple embracing at sunset above the ocean, the bride’s long veil behind her and white flowers around them

Analog film photograph from a Costa Rica wedding

Analog film photography at a glance

Service
Analog film photography: still photographs shot on 35mm film cameras, developed and scanned
Offered as
An add-on to a wedding or elopement photography collection
Format
35mm film
Included
The film, development and high-resolution scans, delivered together with your photography
Where
Across Costa Rica, from beaches to jungle and volcano settings, and also in Nicaragua
Languages
English and Spanish
Team
Adri and Lucas Weddings, a Costa Rica-based photography and film team that has photographed and filmed weddings since 2013
Not the same as
Wedding film, which is video and a separate service
How to start
Tell us your date and venue on the contact page

Scanned from film

Real analog film photographs from a Costa Rica wedding, from getting ready to the evening. Film brings softer tones, visible grain and natural color.

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Getting ready

Film portrait of a bride in hair rollers touching up her makeup by a window
Film photograph of a bride in a white robe sitting on a balcony rail with palm trees behind her
Film photograph of a wedding dress hanging on a driftwood branch beside sheer curtains
Warm orange film photograph of a bride in a white robe with a sunburst mirror behind her
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The details

Film photograph of a round reception table with pink flowers, table number four and a printed menu
Film photograph of a guest book and a framed sign on a wooden table
Film close-up of a reception place setting with a menu card on a lace-edged plate
Film photograph of long reception tables with flowers under a tent and the ocean beyond
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The ceremony

Film photograph of a bride in a white gown walking across the grass with a man in a dark suit
Film photograph from behind the guests of a bride at the ceremony, surrounded by white flowers
Film photograph of a couple’s ceremony kiss, the groom dipping the bride, with guests watching
Film portrait of two wedding guests seated together at an outdoor ceremony
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The evening

Film photograph of a couple dancing by a pool under string lights at night
Film photograph of a couple dancing under string lights beside a pool, glowing from a light behind them
Film photograph of an evening reception on a terrace beside a pool, lit in red and orange
Film photograph of a couple sharing a kiss behind a white wedding cake on a gold stand

Analog film photography vs. wedding film (video)

These are two different services, and the names are easy to mix up. We are a Costa Rica-based, bilingual (English and Spanish) photography and film team, and we have photographed and filmed weddings since 2013.

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Analog film photography

Still photographs shot on 35mm film cameras. It is an add-on to a wedding or elopement photography collection, with the film, development and high-resolution scans included.

A separate service

Wedding film

Video of your day, with movement and sound. Watch a recent highlight film in the wedding film section of our services page.

How to add analog film photography

01

Tell us your date and venue

Send your wedding or elopement details through the contact page. We answer in English or Spanish.

02

Choose your photography collection

Film is added to a wedding or elopement collection. See our services page and our elopement photography page.

03

We plan it with you

We talk through where film fits in your day, together with the rest of your photography coverage.

Analog film photography questions

What is analog film photography?

Analog film photography means still photographs shot on 35mm film cameras instead of digital cameras. The film is developed and scanned, and the scans are delivered together with your photography.

Is analog film photography the same as a wedding film?

No. Analog film photography is still photos. A wedding film is video, with movement and sound. They are separate services, and you can read about our wedding films on the services page.

What film format do you shoot for weddings and elopements?

We shoot analog film photography on 35mm film.

What is included with analog film photography?

The film, development and high-resolution scans are included in the analog film add-on. The scans are delivered together with your photography.

How much film or how many film photos are included?

The amount of film depends on your photography collection and coverage. We confirm it with you when you send us your date and venue.

Can I add analog film photography to a wedding or an elopement?

Yes. Analog film photography is an add-on to a wedding or elopement photography collection in Costa Rica, so you book it together with one of those.

Can I book analog film photography on its own?

Analog film photography is an add-on to a wedding or elopement photography collection, so you book it together with one of those.

Where do you offer analog film photography?

We photograph weddings and elopements across Costa Rica, from beaches to jungle and volcano settings, and also in Nicaragua.

How do I add analog film photography to my wedding?

Tell us your date and venue through the contact page. We answer in English or Spanish, and we talk through where film fits in your day together with the rest of your photography coverage.

What does analog film photography look like compared with digital?

Film has a look of its own, with softer tones, visible grain and natural color. Analog photographs are captured on film, which is then developed and scanned, while digital photographs are captured on a camera sensor.

Do I still receive my regular wedding or elopement photography?

Yes. Analog film photography is an add-on, so it comes together with your wedding or elopement photography collection.

Is analog film photography a good fit for a Costa Rica destination wedding?

It can be, whether your wedding is on a beach, in the jungle or near a volcano. Light, venue and timeline all matter for film, so we talk through where film fits when you send us your date and venue.

Do you also offer wedding videography?

Yes. We are a photography and film team, and wedding film (video) is a separate service from analog film photography. See the wedding film section of our services page.

Do you work in English and Spanish?

Yes. We are a Costa Rica-based, bilingual team and we answer your questions in English or Spanish.

Who are Adri and Lucas?

Adri and Lucas Weddings is a Costa Rica-based, bilingual (English and Spanish) photography and film team. Adri and Lucas have photographed and filmed weddings since 2013.

How do I check availability for my wedding date?

Send your date, venue and plans for the day through the contact page and we will reply with availability for your date.

What is the difference between analog and digital wedding photography?

Analog wedding photography is shot on 35mm film, which is developed and scanned, while digital wedding photography is shot on digital cameras. At Adri and Lucas Weddings, analog film photography is offered as an add-on and delivered together with your photography.

Ready to add film to your wedding?

Tell us your date and venue and we will send a collection breakdown, with analog film photography included if you want it.

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