Yes, I do admit it, I LOVE magazines, all kinds. I am obsessed with so many magazines: design, fashion, food, photography, travel, home & garden, architecture, style, to name a few. I also hoard catalogs and catazines...yes, I know I have a problem :) There really is a method to my madness, staying on top of current trends is a must for my job. All of the above magazines have so much in common, in terms of color and style, incredible photography and design. I can look at any of the above magazines and know what trend is current and what trend is coming up the pipeline. Because prop & photo stylists never quite know what job they may be hired for, they must be in the know for so many different jobs. Sure, there is always the panic when a new job comes through that I may be a little apprehensive about. Research is the key to being confident at the next meeting, at least for me. Anyone who has every been on a photo set with me knows I pull out my magazines every chance I get. Yes, I probably drive my photographers, Art Director's and clients crazy, but, it is comfort and security for me. If you ask me about a certain article utilizing a particular lighting technique, I can most likely remember which magazine and what month. Yes, I know, can't remember what I had for breakfast but I can remember an awesome food shot and try to duplicate it. I sometimes dream of a particular shot and then incorporate it into my next job, fun with creativity! I had one of my student for my upcoming Prop Styling 101 Class ask me what she can do to get her name out in this industry, she is in New York. I told her to get her hands on as much information about the industry as she can, promote herself and ask every food photographer in NYC if she can assist in any way on the set. I am confident, even in this economy that the skills of a prop and photo stylist are needed in commercial food and product photography more than ever. Are you a magazine junkie too? Love to hear from you and we can discuss the joyful feeling we each get everytime a new magazine ends up in our mailboxes! Have a great Friday!
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