Fedor Borodin, Kseniya Avgustovskaya
The hottest photography trend for weddings and love story sessions? Editorial-style shots, hands down. They’re bold, dramatic, and dripping with the kind of glam you’d expect from the glossy pages of a fashion magazine or slapped acoss a luxury brand's latest billboard. We’re talking power stances, perfectly moody lighting, and that “caught-in-the-moment but totally styled” vibe. We’ve pulled together 40 scene-stealing ideas for you and your partner to serve major main-character energy — because your love story deserves nothing less than a cover shoot.
Reflections of Us
A mirrored shot can split the couple into parallel versions of themselves, blurring the line between subject and setting. It’s all about angles, layers, and that flirtation between what’s real and what’s imagined. Think close-up kisses refracted in the curve of a handheld mirror, or the perfect instant when your eyes meet in the reflection. A must-try concept for an editorial-inspired love story sessions or a wedding gallery that crave a fresh, artful twist.
Leslie Zhang, Uli Popva, Artem Arakelyants
Grocery Glam
Who says food aisles can’t double as a runway? The supermarket is the ultimate luxe backdrop — vibrant produce palettes, sleek packaging, and that signature cool, fluorescent glow. Fashion creatives have been stealing shots here for campaigns and editorials, turning the mundane into statement-making. The mash-up of everyday staples with daring, avant-garde styling creates visuals that are equal parts surreal and stunning.
Rebeka Lucija Studio, Martina Lombardo, Anastasia Zorkova
Studio Thao, Colin Dancel, Nous Nous
Split Focus
We’re obsessed with the composition trick that plays with depth—one partner up front, the other in the background. Split focus shifts perspective while keeping the chemistry alive. It’s a stylish dance between clarity and blur, perfect for couples who want their love to feel intimate yet electric. Effortlessly chic and absolutely front-cover worthy!
Merceditas Bridal, The Ferros, Wintam
Architectural Backdrop
Strong lines, bold angles, and sculptural shapes turn every shot into an editorial statement. Add an old Brutalist building as backdrop for your session, and you get that perfect tension—raw, rigid architecture meeting tender, intimate moments. It’s contrast that brings an unexpected edge to softness, making each frame pulse with a fresh, powerful energy.
Pavel Knyazev, Fedor Borodin, Symphony of Light
Edgar Berg, Gaby Bolívar, Krista K Photos
Silhouette Study
Editorial-style silhouette shots have absolutely stolen our hearts (and we’re betting they’ll steal yours, too). They weave romance and boldness into one striking frame, marrying sensuality with passion. There’s something irresistibly mysterious about them—as if witnessing a secret exchange between lovers. Private but impossible to tear your eyes away from.
Artem Politsuk, Nirav Patel, Pavel Knyazev
Subway Lovers
Against the backdrop of speeding trains and echoing tunnels, your love feels alive and unstoppable. Whether stealing a kiss on a chaotic platform or pressed close in a swaying subway car, the metro turns into a cinematic set, capturing your fearless, authentic love in vivid, editorial-charged snapshots.
Alexa Curly, Parker's Pictures, Tanya Laan
Summer Fed, Mirror Palais, Alexa Curly
Match Point
Give your romantic photoshoot a high-fashion sporty twist by owning the tennis court or golf course. Think mid-serve power poses, slow walks that scream confidence, and moments where the court’s sharp lines frame your connection like art. Flip the script on typical romance: this is less sweet love story, more fashion editorial with a side of attitude.
From the Daisies, Fedor Borodin, Fedor Borodin
Staircase Drama
From grand hotel staircases to dramatic spirals, play with lines and perspective. Shoot from above for a sweeping, architectural frame, or from below for a cinematic, statuesque ascent. Let the curves, shadows, and symmetry guide the moment, turning something as simple as walking up the stairs into a magazine spread.
Aleksa Kapustina, Abby Hart, Alexa Curly
Rebeka Lucija Studio, Antiisoulcial, Kseniya Antonova
Ride or Die
Bring that "young, wild, and free" energy! Hop on two wheels and let your love take you on a wild ride. Wrap your arms around your partner from behind, channeling that moody Wong Kar-Wai's Fallen Angels vibe, or share a playful glance that captures your fearless bond. Raw, a little bit rebellious, beautifully imperfect romance looks absolutely iconic through the lens.
