STUDIOTHISIS

We need to talk about something. Film.

We’ve noticed there been such a resurgence in all of our hearts, for film. And truly? We aren’t surprised why.

Being in this industry for 20+ years, we’ve seen just about every trend come and go. And now, (frankly) with AI shifting our entire culture…not just imagery…there’s this longing we’ve noticed for a pull back to REALNESS. RAWNESS. AUTHENTIC moments that can’t be recreated or fabricated.

Now, that’s all still very possible within digital photography, too. We’ve never been the studio where “if you book us, you’re getting an overly doctored, AI-edited image.” That’s just not us.

BUT what we’re talking about is something a little deeper than the wedding photos themselves.
……………… It’s this growing desire we keep seeing in couples to experience the anticipation, the nostalgia, the “that was the moment, right there, captured in one shot” feeling. Not a fast-shutter spray of 20 images. Nope. Just one loud *ker-klunk* of a big, heavy, old film camera.

Were your eyes closed? Maybe. Did the dog jump into frame? Maybe. Did grandma sneeze at exactly the wrong time? Maybe. But that’s the BEAUTY of it.

(Okay, we’re being a little dramatic for conversation’s sake. Obviously if sweet gran sneezes mid-shot, we‘ll take a 2nd shot & try again).

But here’s the point: today’s couples are inundated with curated, magazine-perfect, trend-worthy content. And we get it, we love that, too, in some capacities. But we see through the noise, and we know there’s something bigger worth talking about and experiencing here: YOU TWO LOVEBIRDS. Plain and simple. Captured the original way: a roll of film and the exhilarating hope of “omg, how did it turn out?!”

Jeremy started this business on film, and we feel such gratitude for the re-surfacing of it. We’re thrilled about Colton Witt, who captured the images you see here as an add-on film photographer to Jeremy’s wedding (or any wedding).

And if you read this far, hi. We’re kindred spirits. We think you’d align well with our team of moment-capturers. And p.s., your attention span is just fine. Thanks for reading 🤪

Italian wedding? Take us back!

Photography: Jeremy Bustos Studio This Is
Venue: Castello Di Gabbiano
Planner Weddings International

So happy to see this celebration living on in the latest . Madison + team, you built a night worth reliving.

Planning: Big City Bride Madison Hansen
Venue: Theater on the Lake
Photography: Studio This Is Chad Husar
Floral & Production: Kehoe Designs | Event Design & Décor BlackOak Technical Productions
Entertainment: Affinity Dance Band
Catering: Blue Plate
Beauty: Chicago Bridal Hair and Makeup Team
Photo Booth: Snap Booth Chicago

A night that goes from pastel florals to the rich moments of Great Gatsby? Say less.

Photography: Studio This Is Jeremy Bustos
Videography: Wholehearted Wedding Film Co.
Planner: Big City Bride
Catering: Chicago Caterer | Event Food Design | Creative Culinary
Decor: Revel Decor Frost Chicago
Tent: Blue Peak Tents
Dresser: The Wedding Dresser
Hair: NICCI LOIACONO
MUA: J O E Y
Band: The Chicago Players
Cake: Lutz Pastry Shop
Photo Booth: Shutterbox Photo Booth Rental | Nationwide Events
Home Catering: Foodstuffs Events and Catering

The bride? That’s — and yes, she’s also the voice behind this song 🤍

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Forever swooning over this one ✨

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Get you someone who looks at you the way Devyn looks at William 🥹🤍

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