STARTING YOUR CAREER AS A PHOTO STYLIST: A Comprehensive Guide to Photo Shoots, Marketing, Business, Fashion, Wardrobe, Off Figure, Product, Prop, Room Sets, and Food Styling

Susan Linnet Cox

Allworth Press, New York, USA

Year 2012

Pages 240

This invaluable career manual explores the numerous directions a career in photo styling can take. This book prepares new and working stylists with in-depth information on food styling, fashion styling, and six other areas of specialization. Readers will also learn everything they need to know about practical aspects of the profession, including production, casting, location scouting, working with a photo crew, creating a portfolio, and marketing their work. Established stylists will benefit from tips on how to develop and sustain their freelance careers, and business forms will provide aspiring stylists with a head start on building their businesses. Interviews with working stylists offer insight into what it takes to thrive in their line of work. This book is the ultimate guide to this little-known and exciting career.