NICE LIFE {scott and zoe}

When styling and photography are enjoying a happy marriage, you get clever results like these. As I move forward designing the next items in my collection, I keep thinking about is just *how* to best convey the spirit of the items through my photography. So...I have been keeping track of some of the styling work that pops out at me.

I have always been interested in styling, which brings a note of professionalism and thoughtfulness into presenting a brand, and makes taking product photos a lot more fun (for more on this, take a peek at the article I wrote on the topic at Etsy's storque).

Anyway, what I love the most about the work of Scott and Zoe is how very simple ideas are used to take a photo's subject to a new level. There is a great sense of smart play in all of their work-- and I especially like their shots with just a couple of elements-- like this one up above that makes a fantastic, eyecatching compostion out of a necktie and some paper...or the beautiful effect of draping beads over a bed instead of a headboard-- that's definitely some decor I'm going to try!

Anyway, take a visit over to their site-- and definitely don't miss the still life section-- my personal favorite--- to get some great inspiration for easy decorating ideas, and great insight into how to make your product photos memorable. xx sus