Elopement in Umbria, Italy on Film
Editorial meets nostalgic in Umbria, Italy.
Italy oozes romance, art, and a hint of drama. Film is so forgiving to skin, and gets colors that digital still can’t match. It is able to be nostalgic and forward thinking at the same time. So bringing film to Italy was a no-brainer.
I use 35 mm, 120 mm film, and polaroid — but for this project it was all 35 mm. For no other reason than my medium format camera was in the shop, so I decided to embrace fully 35 mm. Polaroids have been frustrating me recently, and I’m unsure on how I’m going to proceed with them.
Are you dreaming of having your elopement or wedding memorialized on film? I think it’s the perfect medium to record your love. Film is simultaneously timeless and classic, getting colors that digital just can’t replicate, while being gentle on skin and fabric.
Then there’s the tactile aspect of film. As a natural material, it has its own quirks that reveal themselves once the negative is developed. I love this dialogue between machine and material, and love that the results with film always take my breath away.
Another benefit is that negatives, when stored correctly, are very stable. I keep mine in acid-free sleeves that are placed in acid-free, air-tight storage boxes, away from light sources. Since the negatives will always be the highest quality of the image, preserving them is crucial. Combined with high quality scanning and digital backups, this ensures that your memories will be preserved for the future.
About the author: Hi! I’m Kam Davis — an American elopement photographer based in Paris, France.
Eloping? Getting married? Check out my work and inquire here for my availability.