Super 8 wedding videography is an analog film format that captures weddings on real motion picture film for a nostalgic, cinematic look. Shot on vintage Super 8 cameras, this format creates organic grain, rich color, and natural movement that digital video can’t replicate. It’s an intentional choice for couples who value storytelling, artistry, and a refined vintage wedding film aesthetic. Each film is captured candidly throughout the day and edited to music, with the option to preserve natural audio like vows and speeches. Whether you’re planning a wedding or elopement in Colorado, California, Tennessee, NYC, or at a destination, Super 8 offers a timeless, elevated way to experience your day again.
Super 8 wedding videography is an analog film format used to capture weddings with a nostalgic, cinematic feel. Unlike digital video, Super 8 is real motion picture film, which creates organic grain, rich color, and timeless movement. It’s often chosen by couples who care about artistry, storytelling, and a vintage wedding film aesthetic.
I actually now offer digital video, camcorder video, and Super 8 video. Blending Super 8 with digital or camcorder video creates contrast, texture, and a layered storytelling experience that elevates the final film. If you’d like full ceremony coverage, vows, and speeches included, a hybrid approach is ideal. Digital video handles audio and documentary storytelling, while Super 8 and camcorder adds emotion, texture, and artistry. Ask me about adding on documentary style digital or camcorder videography to your collection!
Most couples book 9–18 months in advance, especially for peak wedding season. Because Super 8 requires more hands-on labor and limited capacity, availability is often more selective.
Super 8 wedding videography is considered a luxury medium because it includes physical film stock, professional lab development, high-resolution scanning, and specialized vintage cameras. Pricing reflects the hands-on, analog process and rarity of the medium. My Super 8 video collections are custom quoted to your day.
Turnaround is typically 8–12 weeks, depending on film lab processing, scanning timelines, and editing schedules. Because Super 8 is a physical film process and there are only a couple labs that process the film in the country, delivery is naturally longer than digital wedding video.
Super 8 requires physical processing at a film lab, scanning into high-resolution digital files, color correction, and editing. Each step adds time compared to same-day digital file transfers.
Most Super 8 wedding films are between 3–7 minutes long, depending on how many rolls of film are used and how the story flows. Because Super 8 recording time is limited, it’s designed to create a short, emotional video rather than a full length feature. This is perfect for couples who do not want a massive video production, but still want to relive their day through video.
As a professional Super 8 filmmaker, I always test my cameras and film, carry backup gear, and ensure everything is perfect before weddings. While film always comes with some level of inherent risk, proper preparation dramatically reduces issues. Film is also stored properly before your wedding and shipped with insurance to ensure your memories are protected.
No, Super 8 does not record live audio. It’s a silent film format, which means vows and speeches are not captured directly on film. Most Super 8 wedding films are paired with licensed music, or combined with digital video for audio coverage. Ask me about it!
While Super 8 does perform best in well lit situations, I always bring along lights and the appropriate film stock to ensure the film turns out no matter what time of day or location we are shooting. Be sure to let me know if you are having a low-lit ceremony or reception so I can prepare accordingly.
You don't have to be getting married to enjoy Super 8.
I offer Super 8 Video Sessions for brands, couples, families, maternity sessions and baby announcements. These sessions are shot on a singular roll of Super 8 and are a highly collaborative experience focused on your vision.