The Film Guide

Learn how to incorporate film into your
wedding photography business.

BY HANNAH SHEA

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Capture moments that

last a lifetime.

So many photographers want to incorporate film into their workflows these days. Including polaroids as a part of your clients’ experience is almost the new standard. But after daily messages from photographers asking, “What film camera should I buy?” it has also become increasingly obvious that while many photographers don’t know where to start when it comes to film, they really aren’t asking the most fundamental question of all. Why do you want to shoot film in the first place?

Film isn’t a fad. It’s how photography started, and will completely change you and your business for the better.

We are here to help you start shooting film on the right foot, with the right resources, for the right reasons. We’ve found that even though mastering the fundamentals of film is important, being intentional with your relationship to film, both professionally and personally, is equally as important.

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“My hope for this course is not only that you feel confident with film, but that you really dig deep and discover your purpose for choosing to shoot with this format.”

Do you ever feel like…

You want to incorprate film into your workflow, but you don’t know how to price it
You want to offer film photos to clients but can't yet guarantee high quality images?
You're ready to start shooting film but get overwhelmed with the variety of cameras, film types, and technical requirements involved?
You can't find a high quality introduction to film photography that is directly relevant to digital wedding photographers?
You want to incorporate film into a wedding day, but you aren’t sure how to balance it with digital?

I am Ready to dive in

If you’re ready to overcome all of this, then you're in the right place. We've heard all of it before from countless other photographers and have created a course that addresses each and every hurdle you may confront as you learn about film. We will provide you with a broad overview of various types of cameras, tips on buying your gear, techniques for shooting with film, personal stories of how film has changed our own business, and so much more. Whether you're simply interested in offering high quality polaroids as a fun add-on for your couples, or you're ready to dive into the world of film photography completely, this course has what you need.

After finishing this course, you will not only have an understanding of different camera types, film formats, film stocks, polaroids, processing, scanning, editing, and delivery, but a tangible way to balance film in your digital wedding workflow.

DETAILS

English

3hrs of Content
Lifetime Access
4 Extra Resource Guides

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This course is going to be a game changer if you are…

A wedding photographer who wants to incorporate film into their workflow, but doesn’t know where to start
A photographer who currently shoots film, but finds it incredibly unaffordable to develop and scan
Interested in learning how to price film in their photography packages
Only offering polaroids as a fun add-on, but want to discover a deeper connection to film
Curious about what it might take to shoot an entire session on film
A digital photographer who isn’t sure how to balance both mediums during a shoot

I'm ready to dive in

about the educator

Hannah Shea

Hannah is a photographer based in Portland, OR, known for her ability to capture raw emotion, natural beauty, authentic experiences, and compelling narratives. Her fiance, Cole Becker, is an independent filmmaker and serves as a second shooter for Hannah at weddings. Together, they've learned the ins and outs of film photography by documenting as much of their own lives as possible, before ultimately offering their finely tuned skills to clients.

At a typical shoot, Hannah will have about half-a-dozen different film cameras slung around her neck at once, while Cole prepares several more to replace them a moment later. Working with film has become second nature for both of them. For Hannah and Cole, film has always been much more than a hobby, it's a way of life. Film has become their path towards living more intentionally, and interacting more intimately with each moment along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. We accept monthly installments for most of our online courses. Individual offers can be found within each course page.
The Film Guide course will be exclusively online, at Immersed Education. Hannah and Cole will only be featuring and discussing the content learned at Immersed Retreats as students will have more time to spend in conversation and on hands-on learning experiences. This course is only available through Immersed.
Each student has lifetime access to their products. Once purchased, you will receive information on how to sign up for your individual Immersed Account.

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Access to our IMMERSED community page

Q&A for each course

Exclusive invites to our in-person IMMERSED workshops

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Start documenting your life

We're confident that this course has everything you need to begin incorporating film into your business and life. There just isn't another course out there like this. By the end of this course, you'll know what you are and are not currently capable of when it comes to film. You'll know what to look for, and what to look out for, when you shop for cameras – especially if you're buying vintage or secondhand gear. You'll understand the pros and cons of certain kinds of cameras and film stock relative to your goals as a photographer. Most importantly, we believe you'll be absolutely dying to start documenting your own life, relationships, special occasions, and adventures as soon as possible.