A couple laughing together in tall grass, photographed on black and white film

Charlotte, NC & Colorado

35mm Film Photographer

35mm film photographer

Real grain, real light, real moments.

I'm Delani McKee, a film and digital photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina and available across Colorado. I've loved shooting 35mm for years — the grain, the color, and the way film slows a moment down.

Every session mixes 35mm film with digital, so you get timeless film frames and a full, dependable digital gallery. Couples, engagement and portrait sessions are $400 per shoot; weddings, elopements and travel are custom quoted.

Based in
Charlotte, NC · Colorado
Sessions
$400 per shoot
Weddings
Custom quote
Shot on
35mm film & digital

Planning

Why couples choose film

Film isn't a filter — it's a different way of seeing. What couples tell me they love:

  • Texture

    natural grain that digital filters can't fake

  • Color

    warm, soft skin tones and gentle highlights

  • Black & white

    classic, timeless frames

  • Presence

    a slower pace that keeps sessions relaxed

  • Both formats

    digital coverage alongside every roll

  • Heirloom feel

    photos that look good for decades

Want mostly film, mostly digital, or an even mix? Tell me in your inquiry and we'll plan around it.

Good to know

Frequently asked

Do you shoot only on film?

No — I shoot a mix of 35mm film and digital in every session, so you get film's character along with a full digital gallery.

Why choose a film photographer?

Film has natural grain, soft highlights and warm color that's hard to recreate digitally. Many couples also find film sessions calmer, because the pace is slower and more intentional.

How much does a film photography session cost?

Couples, engagement and portrait sessions are $400 per shoot, including both film and digital. Weddings, elopements and travel sessions are custom quoted.

Do you photograph weddings on film?

Yes. I photograph weddings and elopements on 35mm film and digital, in Charlotte, across Colorado and at destinations.

Where are you based?

I'm based in Charlotte, North Carolina and available across Colorado — Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins and Vail — and I travel worldwide.

Sessions are $400 per shoot.

Let's plan your session.

Send your date, location, and session type. I'll reply within 48 hours with availability and details.

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