Luxury Analogue Wedding Photography for Authentic Couples
I remember when I was a child flipping through our family photo albums for what felt like hours. Remembering each 6x4" print tucked into those crinkly sleeves, with negatives stored neatly at the back. It felt like stepping back into that time, and I love it.
I shoot weddings on 35mm film partly because of that nostalgia and to offer something a little different. Something slower and more considered, with that quiet excitement as we wait for the developed photographs to come back. I first picked up a film camera in 2012, and when I came back to it in recent years, I realised my digital editing had always been chasing the tones and textures film gives so effortlessly.
Real Weddings Shot on 35mm Film
I’ve photographed church ceremonies in Cambridge, countryside receptions in Kent, and luxury stately home weddings across the southeast. Alongside the reliability of digital, I absolutely love capturing weddings on 35mm film.
Scroll through the gallery below for a glimpse into some of those days, developed and scanned without filters.
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Couples
Engagements
Tom Keenan
editorial film Photographer in the UK
Behind the lens
Hi, I’m Tom a Kent-based wedding photographer with a love for film photography. What matters most to me are the real, original moments that show people as they truly are. My approach blends honest, documentary-style storytelling with a refined fashion editorial finish. It’s ideal for couples who want beautiful, natural images without all the stiff posing.
My work has been featured in magazines and I’m proud to be recommended by venues across the South East and Cambridgeshire. Whether you're tying the knot in a grand setting or somewhere small and personal, I’ll be there to photograph all the emotion and joy.
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Explore my Analogue film portfolio
Editorial Documentary on Analogue Film
Right now, I include one roll of 35mm film with every wedding I photograph. If you’d like more, you’re welcome to upgrade to up to eight rolls for the day.
Digital will always be my reliable workhorse. It’s fast, flexible and never misses a moment. But there is something special about film that I’ll always make space for. It brings a different kind of magic, and I love giving that to my couples.
"Every image feels authentic, polished, and full of life, and we’ll treasure them forever. Tom was truly perfect, and we can’t wait for him to photograph more special milestones for us in the future. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, creative Film photographer!"
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We would 100% recommend Tom to any couple looking for a wedding photographer in Kent, he is such a professional! We were absolutely thrilled with our wedding photographs!
Rosie & Alfie - Reach Court Farm
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Featured Weddings by Tom Keenan:
With over 12 years of experience photographing weddings at some of Kent’s most iconic venues, I’ve lots to show you. Shooting on film is a pleasure to share, so check out some of my favourite featured weddings here.
South Farm, Cambridge →
Jess & Joe
Trafalgar Tavern, London →
Milli & Richie
selwyn collehe, cambridge →
Hannah & Hamish
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Do we still get digitals if you shoot film?
How many photos per roll of film?
What moments do you photograph on film?
Yes, absolutely. All film photos are scanned and delivered as digital files alongside your main gallery, they just take a little longer to develop in my trusted labs.
Can you photograph our whole wedding on film?
What kind of film do you use?
Why do you still shoot film in the digital age?
Do we still get digitals if you shoot film?
How many photos per roll of film?
What moments do you photograph on film?
Each roll has around 36 exposures. One roll means usually about 30–36 film images scanned.
Can you photograph our whole wedding on film?
What kind of film do you use?
Why do you still shoot film in the digital age?
Do we still get digitals if you shoot film?
How many photos per roll of film?
What moments do you photograph on film?
I focus on moments as usual like I do with digital photography, but pick the moments where it's slower and less pressure. Things like portraits, ceremonies, golden hour, and emotional, quiet moments.
Can you photograph our whole wedding on film?
What kind of film do you use?
Why do you still shoot film in the digital age?
Do we still get digitals if you shoot film?
How many photos per roll of film?
What moments do you photograph on film?
In theory, I could shoot an entire wedding on film. But to keep your memories safe, I prefer not to because digital is incredibly reliable. Depending on how many rolls your package includes, I make sure to spread the film throughout the day.
Can you photograph our whole wedding on film?
What kind of film do you use?
Why do you still shoot film in the digital age?
Do we still get digitals if you shoot film?
How many photos per roll of film?
What moments do you photograph on film?
Mostly Kodak Portra 200 for soft, natural tones in fairly well lit scenarios. Sometimes black and white Ilford too, depending on what you would prefer.
Can you photograph our whole wedding on film?
What kind of film do you use?
Why do you still shoot film in the digital age?
Do we still get digitals if you shoot film?
How many photos per roll of film?
What moments do you photograph on film?
Film has a unique, timeless quality that since 2024 couples have been regularly requesting. It will never completely replace digital, but will always have a space in my kit bag.
Can you photograph our whole wedding on film?
What kind of film do you use?
Why do you still shoot film in the digital age?
Frequently Asked Questions
Tom's meticulous planning, his relaxed and jovial nature, through to his complete professionalism throughout the day, made two very non-natural posers comfortable.
Tom is one of the best photographers out there, he has taken such stunning photos of our special day and we have had so many compliments about how beautiful the photos are. He was so lovely to be with on our special day. Tom is friendly, fun, caring and just brilliant.
Emma & Mason, The Old Kent Barn Wedding
