Disco Cowgirl Party- Styled Shoot
With Sydney from A Party That Pops!
Giddy Up!!! I partnered with Sydney from A Party That Pops to style and photograph one of the most fun party themes out there these days- the amazingly versatile disco cowgirl party. You can check out her beautiful website and blog post on this party theme HERE!
This shoot was a first for me. You see, Sydney is a virtual party planner. She did not have any products for me to photograph, but rather, a VISION. So when she came to me with the idea of a styled shoot designed by her and then styled and photographed by me, I was totally up for it. I loved how different the process was compared to photographing products.
The best part was, we did this shoot virtually! We communicated all the details via email, and Sydney sent me a detailed guide on her ideas for everything from place settings to confetti. She sent me a few items to use, I raided my (out of control) stash of party supplies, and we ordered a few more pieces to create a bright and fun disco cowgirl extravaganza. I, of course, couldn’t help but add in a few surprises like cow print balloons and napkins! But at the end of the day, I followed Sydney’s creative direction and sent her photos along the way so we got the styling just right for our shoot day.
I love working on projects like this because it allows Sydney to have photos that are all hers. In a service based industry it can be a little bit tricker to really capture your talent. It’s much different than just styling a product and snapping some photos. It takes more thought, attention to detail, and more collaboration. We worked very closely to get her photos that showcase her design and styling and allow her to build up her party portfolio. We also captured some of her beautiful party printables in her styled shoot. This is a great example of stock photos only taking you so far in this creative world, and how impactful it can be to work with a photographer to capture photos that represent you and your brand.
If you need photos to showcase your skills around your service based business, let’s chat! There are so many ways I can help, like this beautiful styled shoot, or even just taking some branding photos of your most used tools that are staples in your daily routine. For example, if you are a calligrapher, styling some of your beautiful envelops, your favorite nibs/pens, and some ink can yield you photos that are uniquely yours and show off your impressive calligraphy skills. See! Photography doesn’t only happen for products!
Special thanks again to Sydney for trusting me with her vision. You can click here to get started on your very own shoot!