WHAT IS SUPER 8?
Super 8 is a motion picture film format introduced by Kodak in 1965, originally meant for home movies. It is captured on real film rather than digital, creating natural grain, soft contrast, and luminous color.
The result is a refined, textural aesthetic that feels both timeless and artful.
Unlike modern video that prioritizes technical sharpness and perfectionism, Super 8 emphasizes nostalgia, movement, and emotion.
It's subtle imperfections give it depth and character, much like fine art photography shot on film.
The final film feels less like a production and more like an heirloom.
There is a certain kind of magic to Super 8. It isn't about a big production or perfectly polished footage. It's one person (my husband, James), quietly observing and documenting the day as it naturally unfolds. The results feel intimate and personal...how it truly felt.
Super 8 services are available on their own or paired with a photography collection.
MEET JAMES, the man behind the camera
James Terry is a cinematographer with over 20 years of experience capturing stories around the world across documentary, television, and commercial productions. His work spans major networks and brands including ESPN, NFL Network, NordicTrack, Hulu, as well as commercial storytelling for brands such as Pura, Tumi, and Cricut, where he brings a cinematic, story first approach to both people and products. Filming athletes, creators, and real world narratives at the highest level has shaped a refined, observant style rooted in authenticity, with a trained eye for emotion, movement, and the moments that often go unnoticed.
That same sensibility translates seamlessly to weddings.
Through a nostalgic Super 8 aesthetic, James documents your day with intention and restraint, preserving it with the honesty, texture, and timelessness of true cinema.