Behind the Scenes: Shooting an Editorial for Nobleman Magazine on Film

Editorial photography on film is a different discipline than personal work. You are shooting for a specific publication with a specific vision, and every decision has to serve that brief. In this behind-the-scenes video, Braedon Flynn walks through his process on a shoot for the winter issue of Nobleman Magazine.

The Brief and the Approach

Nobleman Magazine is a high-end publication with a specific aesthetic. Shooting for them on film is a deliberate decision to produce images with a quality and character that serves the magazine's visual identity. Film adds warmth, grain structure, and tonal range that digital at this level does not replicate.

Preparation starts well before shoot day. Location scouting is not optional for editorial work. You know your light, your backgrounds, and what talent will be wearing before you arrive.

Camera Selection

The Pentax 67 delivers large, detailed negatives with exceptional tonal range. The 105mm f/2.4 lens creates portrait rendering that is difficult to achieve any other way. For more mobile moments, smaller 35mm bodies give you the speed to capture candid, in-between frames.

Film for Editorial Portraits

For portrait work at this level, Kodak Portra 400 is the standard. Its skin tone rendering is accurate and flattering, its latitude handles changing outdoor light, and it develops consistently. Browse our full film selection and camera collection to build the kit you need for your next editorial project.