Prop Styling

"DESIGNER BAG" 


SURVEY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Design research inspired by Helmstedt, a fashion designer.  Extracted elements of their Copenhagen Fall 2022 collection were used to design a prop bag that translates the story of the designer's work. Challenges met include staying true to the collection but offering creativity within the approach.


SKILLS USED



Trend Analysis

Prop Design 

Fabric Manipulation

Foam Core Manipulation


Light Fabric Sewing

Illustrator

Photoshop

"PROP GLASSES" 


ENVIRONMENTAL STYLING

Design a photo shoot around a small item and corresponding prop. Objective was to highlight the clear quality of the glasses for a commercial sales focus of photography. 


SKILLS USED



Prop Styling

Photography


Photoshop

Lightroom Editor

"GUESS WHO" 


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Using color to tell the brand story for fragrance by Guess. Utilized lighting techniques and props to evoke a dreamy sense of emotion.


SKILLS USED



Prop Styling

Photography

Lighting Techniques


Photoshop

Lightroom Editor

"Natural vs. Backlight" 


ENVIRONMENTAL STYLING

A skillful contrast of Natural versus Backlighting techniques. Techniques applied to similar settings for characteristics of the lighting to be enhanced by the environment. Balanced photography is largely a focus here.


SKILLS USED



Prop Styling

Photography

Lighting Techniques

Staging


Photoshop

Lightroom Editor


"PAINT TO SIP" 





Environmental Styling

Content creation for a chosen theme. Prop styling and paint application used to create a brand story for an art gallery that offers Paint & Sip events. Content is geared towards later application of copy, social media strategy, and website assets.