Modern & Timeless: The Art of Editorial Wedding Photography
Let’s be real—wedding photography has evolved past the days of stiff, awkward poses and forced smiles. You’re not looking for cookie-cutter shots that feel dated before you even get your wedding album back. You want images that feel effortless yet elevated, cinematic yet real. Enter: editorial wedding photography.
What Even Is Editorial Wedding Photography?
Think of your wedding photos as something you’d see in Vogue—but still you. Editorial wedding photography is all about storytelling with a fashion-forward edge. It’s composed, intentional, and artfully styled, but never at the cost of authenticity. It captures those in-between moments, the stolen glances, the windswept hair, and the perfectly undone vibe that makes everything look straight out of a high-end magazine.
It’s about energy. Movement. Mood. It’s not just about what happened—it’s about how it felt.
Why It’s Both Modern and Timeless
Here’s the thing: trends come and go, but style? That sticks. Editorial photography is rooted in composition, light, and storytelling—things that never go out of style. That’s what makes it timeless. The modern twist comes in the way we approach it: shooting on both film and digital for depth and texture, playing with light and shadow to create drama, and giving couples the space to just be instead of forcing them into an outdated mold.
Who Is This For?
Not everyone, and that’s the point. If you’re the kind of couple who wants photos that look expensive but feel effortless, this is for you. If you’re into fashion, if you appreciate the way light hits a subject just right, if you want images that capture the vibe of the day rather than just the events—this is for you. If you love the mix of grit and glamour, the edge of black-and-white film mixed with modern, editorial compositions—yeah, you’re in the right place.
The Secret Sauce: Film + Digital
There’s a reason editorial photographers often incorporate film into their work—it brings a depth and richness that digital can’t quite replicate. Don’t get me wrong, digital is chef’s kiss for capturing crisp, high-definition moments in any lighting, but film? Film is magic. It adds that raw, textured, nostalgic quality that instantly elevates an image. The best part? Combining both means you get the best of both worlds—flawless digital shots with the soul of film.
Let’s Create Something Iconic
At the end of the day, your wedding photos should feel like you—but the coolest, most cinematic version of you. No forced smiles, no weird, outdated poses. Just a collection of images that make you feel something every time you look at them.
Ready to make some art? Let’s do this.
Thanks for sticking through til the end!
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My name is Marcela Pulido and I am a Latina Wedding Photographer based in Portland, Oregon but available worldwide. My focus is on capturing honest images that capture the story of your wedding day. I am an inclusive photographer with a diverse wedding portfolio in both digital and 35mm film wedding photography. I specialize in making sure that all skin tones come across naturally and beautifully. Hell yes, I’m LGTBQ+ friendly too!
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