What Is Editorial Wedding Photography? (And Why I’m All About the Real Stuff!)
So, you’re deep in the wedding planning rabbit hole, scrolling through all the inspo, and suddenly you see it, editorial wedding photography. It sounds fancy, right? Like something straight out of a Vogue spread. And you’re not wrong! Editorial photography is all about those super polished, fashion-forward, cinematic images that feel super cool. It’s such a buzz word in the world of weddings right now….
Buuuut… that’s not my style.
I’m a documentary Cotswold wedding photographer, which means I’m here for the real stuff. The messy, hilarious, joy-filled, emotional rollercoaster of your wedding day, the stuff you don’t plan, the moments that hit you right in the feels. But since I know couples often wonder about the difference between editorial and documentary styles, let’s break it down so you can figure out which one actually fits your vibe.
Editorial vs. Documentary Wedding Photography: The Showdown
The simplest way to explain it?
Editorial photography is about creating a moment.
Documentary photography is about capturing a moment.
Editorial Wedding Photography
Think magazine cover meets wedding day, polished, perfectly framed, and styled to perfection.
Your photographer will guide and direct you into flattering poses and use architecture, lighting, and composition to create high-end, cinematic images.
Every detail is considered, where your hands are, how the fabric of your dress falls, the way the light catches your cheekbones.
The result? Stunning, frame-worthy shots that wouldn’t look out of place in a bridal editorial.
Documentary Wedding Photography (AKA My Jam!)
No stiff posing, no forced moments, just pure, unfiltered you.
I’m not here to stage a moment, I’m here to capture the real magic of the day as it actually happens.
The way your partner sneaks a glance at you when no one’s looking? The belly laughs, the dance floor chaos, the happy tears? Yep, that’s what I’m after.
My goal? To give you wedding photos that don’t just look beautiful… they feel beautiful. The kind that instantly transport you back to the best day of your life.
Why I’m Obsessed with Documentary Photography
Look, editorial photography is gorgeous. If you love that stylish, fashion-forward vibe, there are amazing photographers out there who will bring that vision to life.
But for me? I want you to live your wedding day, not spend it on a photo shoot worrying about whether your pose is perfect. I don’t want to interrupt a killer moment to adjust your dress, I want to capture the way it actually moves as you dance your heart out.
Your wedding isn’t a styled shoot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime, joy-packed, whirlwind of a day, and it deserves to be documented exactly as it unfolds—raw, emotional, and real.
So, Which Style Is Right for You?
Love polished, posed, editorial-style portraits? Go for an editorial photographer!
Want your wedding photos to feel like you, wild, emotional, and joy-filled? Let’s make some magic together.
Let’s Capture the Good Stuff
If you’re all about real moments, real emotions, and real you, I’m your person. Let’s ditch the stiff poses, embrace the chaos, and tell your story exactly as it happens. Sound like your vibe?