Everything you need to know about working with me :)
My primary film cameras are a Canon EOS 5000 and a Minolta SRT 101. I also shoot digital with a Canon EOS 5DSR DSLR and capture Super 8 video on a Minolta XL401
My favorite film stock is Kodak Portra. I also love to use Kodak Ultramax, Kodak Gold, and occasionally some different Fujifilm films. For black and white photography, my go-to is Ilford HP5 Plus.
Each film has its own character: Ultramax and Gold tend to produce warmer tones with a subtle but noticeable grain. Portra is specifically designed for portraits and delivers good skin tones, though it comes at a higher cost. Fujifilm tend to have more green undertones and a coarser grain structure.
Film has a unique aesthetic compared to digital photography. I personally feel the analog process adds so much love and character to each image. Film photos tend to be more vibrant with warmer hues and just the perfect amount of grain to make a photo feel cinematic and dreamy. Film also gives you something digital can't, which is a physical negative. That means you can always rescan your photos down the road, and you have a tangible piece of your memories that doesn't depend on a hard drive.
Film photography is significantly more expensive than digital due to recurring costs. Unlike digital, you need to continuously purchase film and pay for development. Film stocks range from ~$12 (usually black and white or budget options) to $22+ per roll of 36 exposures. Development costs average around $18 per roll, meaning you'll spend anywhere from $30-40 per roll of 36 photos. This cost is factored into my shoot pricing :)
After developing with Nichols in Salt Lake and Allen's Camera for a while, I recently switched to developing locally with Jason Haywood. He does a great job and I'm always a fan of supporting local businesses. If you're in Cache Valley, he has a drop-off box at Caffe Ibis.