tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post5383549523175930990..comments2023-05-13T03:07:37.564-06:00Comments on CuriousSofa.com Blog: Photo WorthyCurious Sofahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07495486041959660278noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-70085534410342548702010-05-03T12:39:56.298-06:002010-05-03T12:39:56.298-06:00Wow Sandra, you must have creeped into my thoughts...Wow Sandra, you must have creeped into my thoughts but I do have answers. <br /><br />Yes I do style and have nearly 30 years experience on photo shoots but just like any creative business, people like to work with who they know. I tried to pitch myself to them but they hired Olga, which I knew they would despite my efforts. I am simply unknown to them.<br /><br />I was also surprised how much they changed some of the house (particularly the bedroom) but was told over and over again it was because it was a cover shot which has to meet many criteria to attract buyers.Curious Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495486041959660278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-44597178565139850982010-05-03T10:45:46.386-06:002010-05-03T10:45:46.386-06:00I don't get something Debbie...
1. Why did th...I don't get something Debbie... <br />1. Why did they bring in a New York stylist when that is what you do? After all, you found the house. I imagine you would have saved them a lot of money in travel expenses. <br />2. Why did they pick this house if they ended up changing everything? Strange to me.<br /><br />Sandra in OhioSandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-16135324725772407032010-05-01T19:14:52.454-06:002010-05-01T19:14:52.454-06:00What a fun exciting job! Good for you!!!!!What a fun exciting job! Good for you!!!!!Bring Pretty Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809961135225963623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-69729405212214258122010-04-29T20:32:19.402-06:002010-04-29T20:32:19.402-06:00Thank you for the sneak peek. Who knew? I look f...Thank you for the sneak peek. Who knew? I look forward to seeing the shoot and your work. It is always an inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-4382968322657418992010-04-29T15:15:58.126-06:002010-04-29T15:15:58.126-06:00Thank you for all the details. I've always wo...Thank you for all the details. I've always wondered what goes on behind the scenes when I see a great home in CL. Can't wait to see this one.Annhttp://madelinesmemories-ann.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-54281754640979597332010-04-28T15:12:52.557-06:002010-04-28T15:12:52.557-06:00A great insight into a photo shoot. Who would have...A great insight into a photo shoot. Who would have thought all those nice casual photos take SO much work!! great post!<br />aliciaAlicia ~ time worn stylehttp://www.time-worn-style.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-57810588533750556242010-04-27T17:17:09.296-06:002010-04-27T17:17:09.296-06:00Geez, I didn't realize a photo shoot took so m...Geez, I didn't realize a photo shoot took so much effort and teamwork! I have a much deeper appreciation for the homes featured in all my favorite magazines now, including CL. How strange that the magazine styles the home and then puts things back. I always thought the stylist simply re-arranged items in the home; not go out and buy "new" props for the shots. Interesting....thanks for the sneak peaks.Cheryl ~ Casual Cottage Chichttp://casualcottagechic.typepad.com/this-and-that/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-46983491976438743042010-04-27T08:25:00.328-06:002010-04-27T08:25:00.328-06:00I enjoyed reading about the photo shoot for Countr...I enjoyed reading about the photo shoot for Country Living. Whew, a lot of work goes into these things!<br /><br />I've always wondered what happens to all the props and extras they purchase. I imagine a huge warehouse filled to the brim with awesome decorations that could be sold to those of us without the decorating knack.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-11990731094271233332010-04-26T11:23:30.245-06:002010-04-26T11:23:30.245-06:00Thanks for sharing, as you always do, your gifts a...Thanks for sharing, as you always do, your gifts and interesting life. I'm feeling much better about the fact that my house is never photo-ready. I just gotta get one of those production teams for myself!<br />Take care of yourself....we need you!Mz Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842883609317025818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-14466089103026351672010-04-26T07:05:09.211-06:002010-04-26T07:05:09.211-06:00Oh my........what a job! It always looks so effor...Oh my........what a job! It always looks so effortless, never thinking the hours you put into every shot. You definitely are the one to have helping. I am looking forward to the July issue to arrive.jackiehttp://www.goodgriefgirdie.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-6863303488961286592010-04-25T08:19:28.080-06:002010-04-25T08:19:28.080-06:00Thanks for sharing a great view of your creative p...Thanks for sharing a great view of your creative process and your determination to make this project happen. What appears effortless and beautiful in a magazine is not at all easy.Diane Tompkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510154482146594649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-1890009828921649652010-04-25T07:49:45.008-06:002010-04-25T07:49:45.008-06:00I've just done a few crafting things for them ...I've just done a few crafting things for them and I can't believe the amount of work that goes into that tiny thing! I can't imagine an entire photo shoot!!!! I can't wait to see the rest of her house!Free Art Printableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039092552330624383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-20536847921987524382010-04-24T21:36:49.330-06:002010-04-24T21:36:49.330-06:00I got tired just reading what you went through! Wh...I got tired just reading what you went through! Whew... About 4 years ago, a stylist came in our shop to borrow lots of props. That was my first encounter with a stylist from Romantic Country. I had no idea how it all worked and now wished that I had gone over to the house to peek..was fun looking through the photos in the magazine seeing items from our shop. Can't wait to see this one!Nancyhttp://www.theatticgirls.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-44934073614355480032010-04-24T20:20:53.994-06:002010-04-24T20:20:53.994-06:00Thanks for sharing this journey of the photo shoot...Thanks for sharing this journey of the photo shoot! It's nice to read/learn the process and was nearly like watching a beauty make-over... except we have to wait until July to see what the charming the outcome.gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150948057255531137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-91093821759080548102010-04-24T13:58:19.467-06:002010-04-24T13:58:19.467-06:00And NEVER do homeowners get paid for the shoot.And NEVER do homeowners get paid for the shoot.Curious Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495486041959660278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-25816432247101331942010-04-24T13:57:52.706-06:002010-04-24T13:57:52.706-06:00Dear Anonymous, First off, if you think this is ba...Dear Anonymous, First off, if you think this is bad, never learn what goes on behind TV or movies. It will ruin it for you!<br /><br />This shoot was very different than anything I have been on because 1) there is a new editorial staff with Country Living and I think maybe they are all trying harder to please (just my opinion) and 2) the bedroom was a cover shot which had to be 100% right for all involved. So that was what took so much time. <br /><br />For the most part homeowners houses are chosen because of how they decorated it in the first place. Mine for instance, when it was in Country Living and Romantic Homes was ready to go completely and they touched nothing but to add flowers and food props. I think that is the norm.<br /><br />Many shots in Angie's house were not changed much. They loved her play of color and pattern (wallpaper everywhere) so some of the props were changed to help showcase that.Curious Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495486041959660278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-48436734543295870712010-04-24T11:18:51.158-06:002010-04-24T11:18:51.158-06:00Wow! I'll never look at a magazine picture the...Wow! I'll never look at a magazine picture the same again. Who knew so much went into it. I think it would be interesting to see a picture of the rooms the way the homeowner actually had them and then see what it looks like after all of you magicians work your magic! I would probably want to keep all of the great props. Do the homeowners get paid for having their home used for the magazine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-53358219574432205382010-04-24T09:11:52.119-06:002010-04-24T09:11:52.119-06:00i agree--the flowers are a perk for sure. oh, how ...i agree--the flowers are a perk for sure. oh, how i miss san fran's flower market!! hard work for sure, but isn't life about doing what you love?---you're doing it and that is the best part. hope all is well!<br />kara & darcy too!McMaster & Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193729670770920765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-53323777797823419602010-04-24T08:16:07.313-06:002010-04-24T08:16:07.313-06:00What a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at a photo...What a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at a photo shoot! Thanks for sharing this. I've been a life long subscriber to CL!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600323833863191223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-75453701851765535512010-04-24T06:41:02.191-06:002010-04-24T06:41:02.191-06:00I'm exhausted just reading about it, but I bet...I'm exhausted just reading about it, but I bet the pictures & article will be wonderful.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465863493528591174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-25714224016043825792010-04-24T06:23:17.716-06:002010-04-24T06:23:17.716-06:00Wow a ton of work involved but sounds like it was ...Wow a ton of work involved but sounds like it was a hectic but amazing couple of days. You deserve a well earned rest for sure.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-34547193306654346132010-04-24T05:08:13.114-06:002010-04-24T05:08:13.114-06:00I have always wondered about that. If all those lo...I have always wondered about that. If all those lovely homes that I see in magazines look that way, every day. I can't even keep all the toys picked up in the living room! LOL!! It really does sound like a lot of work, but I'm sure it was all worth it. Can't wait for the issue.Kristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01841153834875738083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-41501349496669984642010-04-24T00:42:48.248-06:002010-04-24T00:42:48.248-06:00Oh. how exciting! Can't wait to see the pics i...Oh. how exciting! Can't wait to see the pics in July's issue!Lydiahttp://www.vintagebeautyblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-56878934339516107732010-04-23T21:12:55.478-06:002010-04-23T21:12:55.478-06:00Oh yes, many times. You never know what crew membe...Oh yes, many times. You never know what crew member might want something you have found for the shot. Angie ended up buying the coffee table we used on her porch (from Curious Sofa!) and Country Living may purchase a small desk for their new showhouse. A few props not returnable were shipped back to CL for their prop stash. I only wanted the flowers!Curious Sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495486041959660278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631804.post-59256657424279628172010-04-23T21:09:58.952-06:002010-04-23T21:09:58.952-06:00WOW! A lot of work behind the scenes! You are one ...WOW! A lot of work behind the scenes! You are one lucky gal! Hard work I know...but a great job! Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315256406699493250noreply@blogger.com