This is one of my all-time favorite shots. And believe me, it was not well planned. I hunted around a few shops for something to put all of these drawer pulls in not having any idea what would work. Styling is like that much of the time. And much of the time you end up finding the perfect prop.
That’s what’s so fun about photostyling. You can be the most organized person on the planet and something unexpected always happens. A model doesn’t show up (true story). A homeowner in an elaborate home has no decent towels or tablecloths. The last shot of the day just won’t come together. Often you are on a limited budget and have to improvise radically to get the stuff that you need.
It builds character. It’s hard work. But it’s immensely rewarding.
