When I first started photo styling, I worked with food almost exclusively. It was such an easy medium to style! Food doesn't move, there's lots of prop opportunity (prop-ortunity! ha!), and you gotta eat so why not just style and photograph the food before eating, right? If you're looking to improve your food styling with some good props, here is a list to get you started in the right direction.
Read MoreA traditional flat lay is where all objects are placed at right angles in a grid format. Have a look at this video I made that quickly shows how I put together a traditional flat lay. Then I'll break down my process afterward.
Read MoreEvery stylist will add their own special tools to this kit depending on which field they specialize in, but there are some basic ones that you'll find in every tool kit no matter the specialty. So, what is defined as a tool? It is an instrument you have or need to make your photo props shine. It's the stuff you don't see behind the finished photo.
Read MoreHaving a solid brand has really taken the stress out of all the work for me. Now I know what my colors are, what my fonts are, and how my graphics should look. As a result, my branded photos look like a collection that belong together, not disjointed. My journey to get here was long and arduous, but very satisfying. Here is how I developed my brand photography process.
Read MoreI've rounded up all the options I could think of that you could use as a plain white background. There are some I love more than others, but you might have different thoughts. I've compared the pros and cons for each option so you can be the judge of which plain white background best suits your needs.
Read MorePhoto booths are all the rage, aren't they? Whether it's a set up with a fabric backdrop on a wall and a photographer manning the camera or an actual box where you draw the curtain and take some goofy photos by looking at yourself on a screen, it's hard to deny how much fun they are. I want to share with you a few fun ideas for photo booth props that you can use at your wedding or next big soiree.
Read MoreThis no sew bunting took very little time. It also cost nothing to make as I used scraps of fabric leftover from my other DIY wedding projects. It was such an easy DIY that I had to share with you how I made it! Just to make it EVEN easier for you, I've shared with you my own personal template I use.
Read MorePart of my passion for photo styling comes from the smoke and mirrors aspect of making things appear to look perfect for camera. You get a beautiful product in the photograph, but the viewer never sees all the magic that happened behind the scenes. Today, I'm going to walk you through how I used some interior styling tricks to turn a ho-hum space into a picture-perfect bedroom scene.
Read MoreBefore Home Depot started stocking barn boards, I made my own version for photo backgrounds. I had some plywood boards laying around and a couple hours to kill. A few coats of stain and paint later, I was giddy with excitement (and pride) over achieving a wonderfully photogenic barn board finish. If you have some scrap wood laying around, you can give this faux finish a try for yourself.
Read MoreThis flower crown can easily be hung as a wreath or used as a dining table centerpiece. It would also make a gorgeous accessory in your hair. It is beautiful no matter where you place it. This flower crown is so easy to make that you can have several of these for an impactful group photo.
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Welcome to Planq Studio! I'm the creative director and prop stylist specializing in visual marketing. Read on for stylish tips on how to make your photographs stand out.
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