Couples Portraits &
Intimate Ceremonies
One of the most sacred and precious moments to document is the beginning of a new chapter in love and commitment. At Amy Badgett Photography, we strive to capture your authentic selves, showcasing the genuine tenderness and deep connection you share with each other and those closest to your heart. We offer both still photography and the timeless feel of Super8mm Film for wedding celebrations of every kind. Whether it's an intimate smaller ceremony, a spontaneous elopement, or a courthouse wedding, allow us to bring a creative edge to your experience while keeping you relaxed and comfortable throughout the entire process.
FAQs
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Film wedding photography uses traditional 35mm or medium format film cameras to capture your day. The result is a soft, nostalgic aesthetic with rich tones and subtle grain — perfect for intimate weddings, courthouse ceremonies, and elopements where every detail feels personal.
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Film shines in quiet, meaningful moments — exactly what smaller weddings are all about. Whether you're exchanging vows at the courthouse, in a backyard, or tucked into Reynolda Gardens, film captures the natural light, emotion, and authenticity in a timeless way.
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Film does carry additional costs — including the price of film rolls, developing, and scanning — but it’s an intentional investment in artistry. With smaller weddings, fewer hours and guests often balance out the cost, making it a beautiful choice for couples who value craft over quantity.
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Professional film photographers shoot with care and intention. For a 1–3 hour elopement or small ceremony, you can expect 75–200 hand-edited images, all thoughtfully composed and full of warmth and character.
*It really depends on the length of the wedding day, longer days will produce closer to 300-400 images.
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Yes! For fast or low-light moments, digital works better. Using both film and digital means your day is fully captured, blending film's charm with digital's flexibility. You don't have to pick one. We decide on a hybrid plan case by case, though many weddings can be covered entirely with film.
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Because film is developed and scanned in a professional lab, the turnaround time is usually 4–8 weeks, depending on the season. You’ll receive high-resolution digital files that you can print and share.
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I work with professional film stocks like Kodak Portra 400 and black-and-white options for a classic, documentary vibe. I often use medium format film for its depth and dreamy softness — ideal for natural light and quiet moments.
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Yes, I love courthouse weddings! Forsyth County Courthouse ceremonies are short but incredibly meaningful, and I’ll be there to document every moment — from the steps outside to the quiet glances inside. I also photograph nearby elopements and backyard ceremonies across Winston-Salem as well as wherever you’d like to take me along!
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Yes! All film images are professionally scanned and delivered as high-resolution digital files in an online gallery. You’ll have the convenience of digital while still enjoying the look and soul of real film.
Portfolio of love.
Wedding Day Super 8 Film by Amy Badgett Photography
Super 8 wedding films are soulful, textured, and deeply nostalgic — the kind of heirloom that feels like memory itself. I’m proud to offer Super 8mm film as a cinematic, artistic add-on to your wedding day. Whether your celebration is large or intimate, traditional or offbeat, Super 8 captures the real magic: the in-between glances, movement, light, and emotion that make your story yours.
Shot on vintage cameras and processed by professional labs, each frame has a dreamy, analog feel that digital simply can’t replicate. These films are unpolished in the most beautiful way — rich with character, natural light, and presence.
Super 8 wedding coverage is available as a standalone option for elopements or as an add-on to photo coverage for full wedding days. Because every celebration is different, pricing is custom and built around your needs — how much coverage you want, whether you’d like audio, and how the film will be edited. If you're dreaming of something intimate and nostalgic, this is for you.
Interested in adding Super 8 to your wedding day? Reach out for custom pricing and availability.
Super 8mm Wedding Film FAQs
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Super 8mm is a vintage motion picture film format that was popular in the 1960s and '70s. It has a distinctive grain, warm tones, and organic flicker that evoke memory and emotion. Unlike high-resolution digital video, Super 8 isn’t about sharp perfection — it’s about atmosphere and feeling.
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You’ll receive a thoughtfully edited short film (typically 3–5 minutes), set to licensed music or with ambient sounds, depending on your preferences. Think of it as a visual love letter to your day — soft, honest, and deeply personal.
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Yes! Super 8 is available as a standalone offering for elopements, courthouse weddings, and intimate celebrations. For larger wedding days, it works beautifully as an add-on to photo coverage, adding motion, light, and texture to your visual story.
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Super 8 itself is a silent film format, but I can record ambient audio (like vows, toasts, or music) separately and layer it into the edit, if that's something you'd like. The final result is still minimal and atmospheric — never overly produced.
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Most Super 8 wedding films are between 3–5 minutes long, depending on how many rolls we shoot and the flow of your day. If you want something longer or more documentary-style, we can talk about adding rolls or building a custom package.
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Super 8 wedding coverage is custom-priced, because every wedding is unique. Pricing starts around $1,200–$1,800 for 1-2 rolls of film, edited into a highlight film. Larger weddings or additional rolls may increase the price. If you’re booking photo coverage with me, we can talk about bundling both into a package that works for your budget.
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You’ll receive a digital file of your Super 8 film in high resolution, delivered via a private online gallery or video link. You can download it, share it with friends and family, or even order a custom USB or vintage-inspired keepsake box.
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Because Super 8 film needs to be developed, scanned, and edited, turnaround is typically 6-8 weeks, depending on the season. I always aim to create something worth the wait.