When choosing a wedding photographer, couples often feel like they have to decide between two distinct styles: editorial wedding photos, which are polished and artistic, or documentary-style photography, which captures raw, unscripted moments.
But what if you didn’t have to choose?
At Gemini Photography, we believe your wedding story deserves both—the refined, magazine-worthy portraits and the candid, heartfelt moments that make the day uniquely yours. We seamlessly weave both styles together to ensure that your wedding gallery is as timeless as it is real.
What is Editorial Wedding Photography?
For us, editorial wedding photography is about more than just beautifully composed images—it’s about capturing a refined, high-fashion aesthetic that feels classic and artistic. These are the kinds of photographs you’d expect to see in a magazine—where every detail, from the composition to the lighting, is intentional.
Our editorial approach allows us to share a sophisticated visual narrative throughout the day, bringing an elevated, cinematic quality to your wedding gallery. You’ll see this artistry in your couples’ portraits, in the way we document intricate details like flat lays, gown textures, and heirloom accessories, and in the fleeting moments that add depth to your story—the way light catches the fabric of your dress, the subtle touch of a hand, or the movement of florals in the breeze.
What is Documentary-Style Wedding Photography?
Documentary-style photography is at the heart of how we capture wedding days—it’s about preserving real moments as they unfold, without interference or direction. This approach, which is rooted in photojournalism, allows us to document your wedding day with authenticity at the core. It’s important to us that when you look back at your photos, you’re reliving the day exactly as it happened.
This is why we, as your photography team, will never interrupt meaningful moments—like the quiet emotion of a mother zipping her daughter into her dress—because we want you to remember that moment in time as it naturally unfolded. Your wedding gallery shouldn’t feel staged or orchestrated; it should feel like stepping back into the energy, movement, and emotion of the day.
As your photographers, our role during these fleeting moments is to be completely unobtrusive—a quiet presence that captures everything from the grand milestones to the in-between interactions that often hold the most meaning. Whether it’s a spontaneous laugh, a fleeting glance, or the way your hands find each other in the midst of it all, we are there, observing and preserving, so that you can stay present in each moment.
That said, there are moments throughout the day when our guidance as professional photographers is both necessary and welcomed—like during formal family portraits, wedding party photos, and couples’ portraits—to ensure every detail is polished and intentional. This is where our editorial eye meets our documentary approach, creating a seamless blend of authenticity and artistry.
The result? A wedding gallery that feels effortlessly elegant, deeply personal, and beautifully refined.
How Does Film Photography Play a Role?
Film is at the heart of both our editorial and documentary approaches—it’s a medium that captures moments with intention and authenticity in a way that digital simply can’t replicate. With digital photography, multiple frames can be taken in an instant, but with film, every shot is deliberate.
What’s captured in that split second—the movement, the emotion, the imperfections—is exactly what you get, making it the purest form of documentary photography. There’s something undeniably special about that level of honesty in an image.
At the same time, film photography embodies editorial artistry. The iconic grain, the depth of true-to-life color, and the richness of texture create an aesthetic that feels both timeless and refined. We believe in keeping film as pure as possible, which is why we don’t alter its natural beauty—aside from minor skin tone corrections, the images remain untouched. This means that every film photograph in your gallery is as authentic as the moment it preserves.
Your wedding day is a collection of moments—some intentional, some fleeting, all meaningful. You deserve photography that honors both: the poise of an editorial portrait and the honesty of documentary storytelling.
At Gemini Photography, we bring these two styles together to create a wedding gallery that feels like you—timeless and beautifully real. If this is the kind of storytelling you’re looking for, we’d love to be part of your wedding day. Reach out today to begin the conversation!
