How To Get Hired For Photo Styling Work You Want Aug 02, 2023


“Style, Shoot & Show” the work you want to get hired to do.  Years ago, I took a Creative Live course taught by PhotographerJohn Keatley. (I took 2 of John's classes!)...

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Don't Always Give A Client What They Want Aug 01, 2023


Don’t always give your Photographers and/or Clients what they want! ;) You are the Photo Stylist.  Don’t classify yourself as “the person who shops and then...

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Whats Under Your Photo Styling Business Umbrella? Jul 31, 2023

What's under your freelance photo styling “umbrella” of services?  Meaning, what styling income streams do you have for your styling business?   By thinking of ways...

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Photo and Prop Styling Business Policies and Contracts Jul 30, 2023

Do you put your preferences into your business policies? Your preferences CAN become your policies when you are a Freelance Photo and Prop Stylist.  As I mentor and help Photo Stylists,...

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Doors Open To Those Bold and Brave To Knock Jul 29, 2023

 

I'm really not a believer in "If the Door Does Not Open ~ It Was Not Meant For You" philosophy.  I say . . . I think doors open to those who are brave enough to knock AND keep on...

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Why and How To Be a Persistent Photo and Prop Stylist Jul 28, 2023

We have all heard it said and seen the quote graphic:  "If no one is answering ~ then it's just not your door." My feelings on the "not your door" philosophy is . . .  I don't...

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How To Be The Obvious Hiring Choice As A Photo and Prop Stylist Jul 27, 2023

I always advocate developing a niche within your photo styling services. I have a small niche both in my styling career as well as my business with helping Photo and Prop Stylists with the ...

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How to Get Your Photo Styling Tearsheets and Samples Jul 26, 2023

 

Beside determining your styling rate, a question (& frustration!) I hear alot from Photo Stylists is . . . "How do I get my Styling Tearsheets!?!"  Tearsheets (& samples, photos...

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Tips for Photo Stylists To Source At Flea Markets Jul 25, 2023

Shopping the flea market shows, thrift, and tag sale shopping are great options for sourcing and shopping for Photo Stylists and Prop Stylists photo shoot assignments. We, as Stylists, think of it...

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Photo Stylists And Prop Stylists Business Guides Jul 24, 2023

Need some help in your Photo and Prop Styling business?  We have FREE Photo Styling Business Guides in our Resource Library.  Our Guides focus on the business side of the photo...

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Tips for Photo Stylists Working With Animals Jul 23, 2023

Have you ever been hired for a photo styling or prop styling assignment with or for animals? We always encourage you to “forecast” what could happen, being proactive, doing tasks...

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Phrases to Avoid as a Photo Stylist Jul 22, 2023

When working as a Photo Stylist  ~ be confident. Don't be shy when sharing your creative and styling thoughts to (& with) the Creative Team (Photographer, Art Director, Creative...

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