Why I shoot weddings on Super8
A VHS + Super 8 wedding film and why analog storytelling still hits.
A wedding shot entirely on Super8 and VHS. Forces me to be more selective, more artistic, and more unique due to the limits of these cameras. But, the footage speaks for itself.
What is Super 8?
Super 8 is real analog film — not a filter, not a vibe, but actual Kodak motion picture film created for home movies in the 1960s. It has this dreamy softness, gentle grain, and nostalgic flicker that you just can’t recreate digitally. I shoot on real Super 8 reels, meaning every second of footage is permanent and intentional. There’s no preview screen. No redo. Just presence.
Couple running through the woods in San Francisco
Why I Use Super 8 for Weddings
Because weddings are messy, emotional, and beautiful. Super 8 catches that. It’s not overly sharp or clean — but it’s deeply felt. You’ll see light leaks, imperfect focus, grain… and somehow that makes it feel more human. More honest. Like watching your favorite memory unfold instead of scrolling through a recap. I also love taking screen grabs from the super8 to add UNREAL images to your photo gallery, a look NOTHING else can replicate.
But Wait… VHS?
YES. VHS. I brought a $300 camcorder from 1998 and a pack of tapes — and somehow, it’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever shot.
There’s something deeply emotional about VHS. It’s not just nostalgia — it’s the rawness. The fast zooms, the jittery handheld movement, the slight hum of tape in the background. It feels like someone’s dad filmed your wedding, but they happened to have a really good eye and an artist’s heart.
And here’s the best part: you get real audio.
Unlike Super 8 (which is silent unless you record separately), VHS captures live sound — the wind in the trees, the crackle of a fire, the exact way your voice broke in the middle of your vows. I can layer that audio with music, or keep it raw and untouched, like a living memory.
and yeah — it’s cheaper, too
Shooting on VHS is one of the most affordable ways to get a wedding video that feels emotional, vintage, and totally different from the typical cinematic style. The cameras are cheap, the tapes are cheap, and the editing process is lighter (and faster). It doesn’t mean it’s lower quality — it means it’s intentional.
For couples on a tighter budget or who just want to capture the essence of the day without overproduction — VHS might be the move.
You’re not getting a polished ad for your wedding. You’re getting a memory. One that ages with you. OR. DO THEM BOTH!
Who It’s For?
This is for the couples who want more than a wedding video — they want something felt.
If you’re sentimental, nostalgic, artistic, or just want your wedding to feel like a memory you could find in a shoebox 20 years from now… Super 8 + VHS might be for you.
Want to go fully analog for your wedding? Let’s do it.
Reach out and let’s build something that feels like you — weird, emotional, timeless.
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