STYLING REQUIREMENTS
styling brings your ideas to life
check out side-by-side comparisons of content with and without a stylist to see what's possible.
WITH STYLING
WITHOUT STYLING
importance of styling
why is styling required?
the standard soona shoot includes 1 photographer. the stylist is required when your goals are not possible with 1 photographer.
stylists add value by:
setting up scenes with products and props to recreate your shot list. inspo photos. mood boards. and ideas.
ensuring all prep work is complete to quickly move along your shoot. (i.e. cutting and plating fresh ingredients)
making real-time adjustments to products and props on set or on models
quality checking shots to ensure your shoot goals and brand styles are met
when is styling required?
you will need styling when you need product or prop manipulation or have complex scenes setups.
styling is required when you're looking for:
complex product shots and setups (5+ products and props)
complex group product shots and flat lays with 5+ products or props
cutting and preparing fresh ingredients. flowers. and greenery
food /beverage heating, prep, assembly, or plating
beverage mixology and preparation
creating patterns with props. products. or fresh ingredients
swatching the product to show texture (on surfaces or models)
dripping the product (on surfaces or models)
creating dewey effects on props or products
creating or setting up lifestyle scenes
pinning or manipulating clothing on models, boards, stands, racks, or mannequins.
creating stylized looks on models using provided apparel and accessories
decorating set with fresh ingredients, flowers, or greenery
anti gravity shots to make items appear like they are floating
custom set building to recreate scenes from inspiration images
complex and neat product folds and stacks(sheets, bedding, clothing, towels, ect.)
arranging soft good products that are larger than 3 ft by 3 ft as a backdrop (sheets, curtains, duvets, comforters, bedding, etc)
which services require styling?
preparing. cutting. plating. fresh ingredients
styling is required when grocery items like fresh ingredients. flowers. or greenery to be cut. plated. or styled for the shoot. add grocery shopping to source fresh ingredients. flowers. or greenery.
which scenes require styling?
bedroom (full-sized bed in frame)
when a bedroom scene is in the shotlist and requires a full-size bed and furniture to be visible and styled in the frame.
kitchen
setting up a kitchen scene with 5+ props or products (silverware. plates. pots. pans. boards. fabrics).
cleaning and placing props inside the fridge for “inside the fridge” shots.
living room
moving studio furniture and placing 5+ props to create a living room scene.
other
creating atypical lifestyle scenes with props (office. garage. gym. baby nursery. storage closet. playroom).
styling for your industry
styling is essential to execute shot lists for products or props in the food. beauty. fashion. and lifestyle industries. see why styling is required for each industry below. don't see your industry or product category? contact our sales team to discuss styling and your content needs.