Disposable Camera Games Are The Hottest New Wedding Trend, Putting Classic Nostalgia In The Hands Of Guests To Capture Authentic, Vintage Shots Of Your Big Day
Early 2000s trends are making a comeback, and I don’t just mean the Y2K style.
Disposable cameras were once the go-to devices for capturing memories: from school field trips and playground adventures to birthday dinners and family vacations.
After digital cameras entered the scene, though, the beloved Nikons that symbolized our childhoods slowly fell out of use.
But now, the classic cameras are back and with a more exciting purpose than ever– adding nostalgia and vintage-feeling memories to events.
If you frequent TikTok or even Instagram, you may have noticed the boom of disposable camera usage at weddings.
Even after hiring a (probably pricey) photographer, brides and grooms across the globe have also opted to include the classic film photo devices on their wedding day.
Why you might ask? Well, let’s break that down.
Why Disposable Cameras Are Now A Wedding Go-To
First of all, disposable cameras are significantly less expensive than digital cameras. They are also very simple to use and require no professional experience.
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So, some couples on a budget may actually choose to forego a traditional wedding photographer altogether and use disposable cameras to capture their entire day.
Most often, though, these devices are used in conjunction with the photo pros for a few key reasons.
Primarily, wedding photos shot by professional photographers tend to be clean, classy, and otherwise “on point.” And don’t get me wrong: newlyweds want these kinds of shots to remember their idyllic day.
But, at the same time, many brides and grooms also want to capture the exciting, candid, and otherwise “real” parts of their big day. That’s where disposable cameras come in.
Countless couples have decided to equip their very own guests with disposable cameras. So, while guests celebrate the ceremony and reception, they can capture candid shots that would have been otherwise missed. After all, one or even two professional photographers cannot be everywhere at once.
You won’t just get a ton of spontaneous shots of behind-the-scenes moments, either. You will also receive a bunch of images that have the classic vintage aesthetic– transporting you back in time and giving your wedding some beloved nostalgia.
This experience is beloved by everyone, too. Brides and grooms get unfiltered shots of their exciting day; meanwhile, guests get to go wild and take photos they believe the newlyweds will love and cherish forever.
Disposable Camera Wedding Day Tips
Now that you’re sold on using disposable cameras at your wedding, you may be wondering how to integrate them.
One of the most popular options is to place a few disposable cameras on each dinner table at your reception.
You can include a sign detailing what they are for and encouraging guests to get creative with their shots. Plus, your DJ or band can also make an announcement about the cameras– ensuring no guests miss their opportunity to step behind the lens.
Some couples have even taken this idea one step further by making this a wedding guest game. Much like “I Spy,” you can create a sort-of scavenger hunt checklist of photo ops for your guests to capture.
For instance, a group shot of their dinner table, a photo with the happy couple, a picture of a guest going ham on the dance floor, or a shot of the wedding cake slicing.
This is an awesome opportunity for brides and grooms to include photo ideas that they love. Plus, it really gets your guests motivated and having fun since the object of the game is to “check the boxes” and complete the list.
Simply include a copy of the list on each table alongside the cameras at your reception, and watch as everyone starts snapping away!
Then, after your wedding day, you and your new spouse will get some serious laughs once the pictures develop, and you get to see what your loved ones captured on film.
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