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

Comments

[Persephone]

Oh my word. They are so clever - I am in love.

[Melissa de la Fuente]

Beautiful! I particularly love the cups and the fun in the very last photo! Really wonderful!
xo
Melis

[cindy k]

i just received an email from see jane work completely dedicated to you! cool!

[susy]

Thanks for telling me Cindy! I've been on their roster for about 3 weeks now-- they had mentioned sending out a newsletter feature-- but I wasn't sure if it was going this week!

They are very supportive, and have done so much to promote my product within their shop. I've so enjoyed working with them and I'm really honored to be among the brands they sell..I've been such a longtime fan it's weird to see my own items on the site! (but i'll get used to it) ; )

s

[cindy k]

it's so great - i love your work!

[Alli Coate]

Geez, what courage to hang those teacups like that! Beautiful.

[susy]

you're totally right alli...I never thought of that...but the precarious hanging really accentuates the delicacy of the teacups! : )

[crissy]

love it!!! esp. the mini guys / candy shots! and i think i might need to try the bed beads too! ^_^