katiapistulka

There’s a lot that goes into creating an editorial. I haven’t planned one myself (yet!), but from what I’ve observed, the people who did essentially became the wedding planners of the day. You need everything except the guests. And honestly, there’s something really beautiful about that—having the freedom to choose every single detail. At weddings, everything is already decided: the dress, the location, the decor. But in an editorial, it’s all up to you. Even if you have to invest in things like hiring models, I’d say it’s very much worth it.

Editorials give you space as a photographer to reflect on the kinds of weddings you truly want to be part of. Each of us has a unique style, and editorials are a perfect way to express it. I’ve been lucky to second shoot during these sessions, and even though other photographers were also involved, I still felt like my vision had so much room. Sure, it can be a bit tricky if there are too many people trying to get the same shot—but it’s also a space for collaboration and creativity, and that in itself is generous.

To be honest, when the day comes that I create my own editorial, I think it might be hard to let others photograph something I’ve designed so intentionally. But it would also be beautiful to see how others interpret the vision—to witness their perspective, their eye. That’s something we’ll always need in this industry: fresh eyes, different angles, shared creativity. Being welcomed into someone else’s editorial and experiencing the joy of creating together has made me feel even more grateful to be part of a community that thrives on collaboration and storytelling.

I hope one day to create an editorial of my own—one that reflects everything I love about weddings, photography, and artistic freedom. And when I do, I hope it becomes a space others can step into too, just like I’ve been lucky enough to do.

-Katia