Gloucestershire Editorial Wedding Photography
As a Gloucestershire wedding photographer and Bath wedding photographer, I’ve noticed a big shift in what couples are asking for. In recent years, documentary style wedding photography became incredibly popular for its candid, storytelling approach; it felt fresh and authentic. But now, a new trend is taking shape: editorial wedding photography. And it’s not just a passing phase it’s becoming the preferred choice for couples who want their wedding images to feel timeless, refined, and worthy of the pages of a luxury magazine.
What is Editorial Wedding Photography?
Editorial wedding photography draws inspiration from high end fashion shoots, lifestyle magazines, and cinematic imagery. Instead of just documenting events as they happen, I work with you to create carefully composed portraits and stylised moments that still feel natural. Think of it as the perfect marriage between artistic direction and authentic emotion.
I often hear couples say they want their wedding album to feel like a curated story, something that captures not only the emotion of the day but also the beauty of the setting, the details of the styling, and the essence of their personalities. That’s exactly where editorial wedding photography shines.
Why Couples are Choosing Editorial Over Pure Documentary
The appeal of documentary photography will always be there—those spontaneous laughs, happy tears, and unscripted hugs. But editorial wedding photography offers something extra: the chance to elevate your story. Many couples today are investing significant time and thought into their venue, outfits, and décor. They want these details photographed in a way that feels intentional and artistic.
For example, in a recent wedding I photographed at Prior Park in Bath, I blended editorial direction with candid moments posing the couple against the Palladian Bridge for that cinematic feel, then stepping back to capture their laughter as they naturally interacted. The result? A gallery that felt both effortlessly real and undeniably beautiful.
The Best of Both Worlds
One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to choose between documentary wedding photography and editorial style. The truth is, you can have both. My approach is to combine these two worlds allowing for all the genuine, unposed moments while also creating timeless editorial portraits that could easily sit in a bridal magazine spread.
In Gloucestershire, venues like Pauntley Court, Elmore Court, and Tortworth Court provide the perfect backdrop for this style. In Bath, iconic locations like Prior Park or the Royal Crescent give your wedding images that extra layer of sophistication.
Is Editorial Wedding Photography Right for You?
If you want your wedding photos to capture the love, laughter, and connection of your day—but also look elegant, stylish, and artfully composed—then editorial photography might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s about telling your story in a way that feels authentic, but with the polish of a styled shoot.
Whether you’re planning a countryside wedding in Gloucestershire or a city celebration in Bath, editorial wedding photography will give you images that are both timeless and unique to you.
