Why You Should Rent Disposable Cameras For Your Seattle Wedding
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Ok, hear me out sustainability queens/kings/royalty. They’re not actually disposable! They’re reusable, reliable, perfect alternatives. Here’s why you should rent point and shoot film cameras for your Seattle wedding.
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, Instagram, or Pinterest lately, you’ve probably seen couples handing out little film disposable cameras at their weddings. And for good reason!! There’s something magical about the flash, the blur, and the perfectly imperfect chaos of guest-taken photos. As a Seattle wedding photographer who loves capturing candid, real moments, I can confirm: these tiny cameras are the unsung heroes of wedding storytelling.
When my husband and I got married, we scoured the internet for disposable cameras. Only to find, they’re expensive, unreliable, and unpredictable. We left disposable cameras on the tables, hoping to get those fun, candid, behind-the-scenes shots from our guests. But when we developed them… most were blurry, dark, or just plain unusable. I loved the idea—letting friends capture the day from their perspective—but I knew there had to be a better way. So I started renting out easy-to-use film point-and-shoot cameras instead. You still get that nostalgic, guest-eye view of your wedding but with way better quality and wayyyyyyy more keepers. Now let’s dive in for your wedding shall we?!
You Can’t Beat the Guest POV!
While I’m busy documenting your ceremony, portraits, and all the emotional in-betweens, your guests are seeing everything else. The dance floor antics, the hugs you missed, the late-night bar raids. When guests snap photos on point-and-shoot cameras, you get a behind-the-scenes look at your wedding through their eyes. It’s raw, funny, and often way more sentimental than anything posed. Translation: you’ll laugh until you cry when you get them developed. You’ll capture moments you didn’t even know happened and snap pics of the most meaningful people in your lives.
They Pair Perfectly with Professional Photos
Think of point-and-shoot photos as your bonus reel. You’ll still get gorgeous, high-quality coverage from your photographer (hi 👋), but these little cameras capture the messy, spontaneous moments that complete the story. The film blur, the flash, the weird angles?? It’s all part of the charm. When the wedding is over, what we are (generally) left with is memories and photos. I want you to leave your day and have these memories to look back on for decades to come.
When you rent, I send a whole digital gallery of the film photos. You get hundreds of bonus photos that tell the story of the day in a way your photographer can’t even begin to tackle. It’s also easy peasy to share with all guests!
Seattle Vibes, But Make It Nostalgic
There’s just something about Seattle weddings. Whether it’s a golden-hour at Discovery Park, a candlelit reception in Pioneer Square, an elopement near Rainier, or an urban Seattle Courthouse elopement, point-and-shoots add that dreamy, grainy, flash-lit nostalgia that makes every photo feel like a memory already in progress.
And who are we kidding Seattle?! We want a sustainable option. Reusable film cameras are the eco-conscious upgrade your wedding deserves. Unlike single-use disposables that create a ton of plastic waste, reusable cameras are designed to be refilled and enjoyed again and again! By you, your guests, AND future couples. They’re built better, too, so you get more consistent results and fewer sad, washed-out, or completely dark photos. Pair them with high-quality film (i’ve got you covered there) and you’ll capture beautifully nostalgic images without sending dozens of plastic cameras to the landfill. It’s a greener choice, a smarter investment, and still just as fun.
The Photos Double As a Wedding Favor
Who doesn’t love a twofer?! If you want my opinion, formal wedding favors are a waste of money (more on that elsewhere). Why not tap into photos and memories your guests will cherish for years to come instead of something that gets tossed in a few months. Handing guests a camera invites them to slow down, look for little moments, and see your day through their own eyes. Instead of another keychain, candle, matchbook, cup, or magnet you’re giving them a chance to create memories with you. These candid snapshots capture the heart of your celebration in a way physical favors never could. When you develop the film later, it’s like unwrapping a time capsule—surprises, laughter, and pure nostalgia included.
The proof is in the pudding…
I haven’t sold you yet?! Take a peek at some of the photos from weddings that rented these cutie cams and let the results do the talking. Capturing selfies, dancefloor, drinks, details, smooches, sunsets, grand exits, grannies, oh my!
Ok….So Now What..?
You’re here, I’m here, and now we stare longingly into each others eyes non-verbally expressing the excitement that is you who just decided to book these rentals for your wedding day (extra excitement if you’re booking me to be your photographer as well). We have two options here! I have multiple wedding photography packages that INCLUDE the use of these rental cameras. Book that and its all squared away! But I get it, you may already have a photographer booked or you told your Uncle’s cousins sister-in-law that they could shoot your wedding. Still inquire! I may still have your wedding date available for rentals only. Is your wedding outside of the Seattle area?? Don’t fret baby gorgeous, we can still chat about that as well.
