S E R V I C E S   O F F E R E D

 

"What do you do for work?"

10 years into this, I still find my answer to this varying. 

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First and foremost, I am a Prop Stylist.

Sometimes I'm called a Photo Stylist, a Video Stylist, and occasionally I work as a Food Stylist, or Art Department. 

 

Regardless of the title, my elevator pitch always ends with "I love what I do."

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Let's break this down further, to (hopefully) help you determine how we can work together! 

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There are multiple sub-fields within the Styling industry.

Most often I work within 2 sub-fields: Prop Styling and Food Styling

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Other include wardrobe, and interiors.

All of these sub-fields can be used to help with photo, or video productions.

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The difference between Photo Styling and Video Styling is that Photo styling is for still photography, and video styling is for motion. The two require the same, but different, skills and mindset. Static/still photos require acute attention to detail and placement of everything in the photo. This is important in video styling, too, but the camera will be moving so the placement of things on set - furniture, props, people - requires a more fluid approach.  

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Here's a visual breakdown: 

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    Photo & Video Stylist

              Commercial and Editorial work​

                         

                                    Prop Styling

                                                Tabletop, food propping, interiors, E-commerce/product photos, Product packaging

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                                    Food Styling 

                                            Consumer packaged goods, restaurants, hospitality, packaging 

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                                   Video Styling

                                                  TV commercials, demo videos, cooking shows/recipe videos, youtube channels

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​Other ways to work with me:

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Modeling 

      Lifestyle/commercial model, parts model, hand model 

        I am signed with an agency, NEMG (New England Models Group,) based in NH.

        I am also able to book independently. 

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Creative Concepting

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Prop Curation/Sourcing

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Creative Consultation

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Workshops

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Guest Speaking

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A detailed look:

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I work with brands in a variety of ways throughout all stages of production; From early creative discussions and planning, to executing ideas on shoot day, through to wrapping a project in the days following. Every step of the way, I am available to share my varied experience with you and deliver high-level creative collaboration.

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The value of hiring a Prop Stylist reaches far beyond sourcing and curating props, and is most evident on shoot day; The flow of the day varies based on the type of styling I'm hired for (see examples above). Typically the day starts with loading in bags and bins of carefully curated props. I bring plenty of options that fit the various looks we've planned during pre-production; These are often a combination of props from my collection, and props purchased with the client's budget if specific items are needed.

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Needs vary depending on the shoot, and that's something that I love about my work! On set during shoot day, I could be styling tabletop product,  honing in on food scenes with my tweezers, arranging large scale sets, or optimizing existing spaces to be camera-ready. If something you need is outside of my wheelhouse (building large set walls, cabinetry, etc.) I'll help you find the right person for that part of the job. 

 

Next, I get to work creating the scene either by using my own creativity or following a client's requests and guidelines. It's amazing how details can be planned ahead of time but sometimes just don't work on set, and it's my job to bring solutions during those moments.

 

As the photographer captures test images and tweaks lighting, I'm working simultaneously to make adjustments that may seem minimal in the moment, but vastly improve the final image. These moments are when hiring a professional with an experienced eye makes a big impact compared to the time involved in trial and error without a Stylist. If it hasn't been done by an Art Director during pre-pro, I can collaborate with the photographer to establish the best angles and crops for the final use of the images.  As a team, we land at a place where styling, lighting, focus, etc. are just right. When the client is happy, we get approval and continue through the shot list! 

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If you're looking to drive sales by elevating your brand imagery, let's talk about working together!  

Send me an email today!

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