| Description |
206 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Why I wrote this book -- Introduction -- About me, or how I became a prop stylist -- section 1. Getting there: What is prop styling ; How does someone become a prop stylist ; What type of person become a prop stylist? ; Professional prop styling niches ; Prop styling for events and experiences ; Specialize or diversify? ; Who calls themselves a stylist? -- section 2. The job explained: Prop styling roles ; How to plan for a photo shoot : a timeline ; Photo shoot logistics and planning tools ; Assisting a stylist ; Being on set ; Working with clients : it's all about them -- section 3. The creative: Creative direction ; What is a creative brief? ; Renting vs. buying vs. borrowing props ; Essential prop, surface, and backdrop collection ; Packing and transporting props -- section 4. The business: What are your goals? ; Presenting your work : the online portfolio ; Should you fake it till you make it? ; What do I charge? ; Preparing your invoice ; Styled/test/"credit only" shoots ; Agency representation ; Where the work is ; Styling before Instagram -- section 5. Wrap -up: Styling myths ; Opportunities for stylists ; In closing -- section 6. Planning resources: Worksheets ; Building a stylist resource list ; The styling kit -- Glossary -- Prop and surface rental and suppliers -- Planning worksheets: Client questionnaire ; Job estimating worksheet ; Brainstorming worksheet ; Pickups and deliveries ; Call sheet ; Editorial credit organizer ; Prop shopping list. |
| Summary |
A comprehensive guide to the business of styling for aspiring stylists, photographers, Instagrammers, foodies, and creatives of all types. |
| Subject |
Instagram (Electronic resource)
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Photography -- Equipment and supplies.
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Photography -- Digital techniques.
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| Genre |
Instructional and educational works.
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| ISBN |
9780764363184 (hbk.) |
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0764363182 (hbk.) |
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