DFM Photography uses film-based image capture for the formal poses, for several reasons. As was discussed previously, film handles high-contrast scenes better than digital. This is what is known as having exposure latitude. There are ways to compensate for the limited latitude of digital. More about that, later. Back to film use for formals.
Formal poses of the bride, groom, and wedding party are often thought of as family heirlooms. These are the images that will grace your mantle or bedroom. These are the photos that inlaws and grandparents will want. These are the images that you expect to be around forever. It should be self-evident that archivists know more about how to archive film than they do digital. Why? It's been around longer. When digital has been around as long as film has, then we can compare quality and longevity of archiving techniques.
Tradition is another reason to invest in the expense of film-based formal photography. People often expect and feel more comfortable with an original they can see, touch, smell and taste. At least, that's my perception. Using both film and digital is also a way to cover your bases. That is always a good idea when photographing a wedding.
