What is a Prop Stylist & Why Your Wedding Needs One
We know compiling the vendor team for your wedding can feel a little overwhelming. Getting clear on exactly who does what can help you ensure you have put together the best team for your needs. As you are vetting vendors, we highly recommend adding a prop stylist to your list.
What exactly is a prop stylist?
A prop stylist is there to make sure every detail of your wedding day is picture-perfect. They will start by crafting a specific shot list and then work with each member of the creative team (from the wedding planner to the caterer) to put together editorial worthy images that tell your story.
A prop stylist helps style and capture each special detail of your wedding day. Pre-ceremony they might create flat lays for paper details, rings, florals, and bride fashion. At the reception, they might style specialty cocktails, escort cards, cake vignettes, or help set up the perfect room shots. The possibilities are endless!
Why would you hire a prop stylist for your wedding?
You take such care in selecting each element of your wedding day. A prop stylist will ensure those images are captured in an elegant and timeless way. There is an art to arranging the perfect detail shot. Each element must work together in an aesthetically pleasing way to reflect the style and feel of the day.
Do you swoon over each image in Bridal magazine or editorial shoot? That is the work of a prop stylist! Wouldn’t you love to have those same feelings looking through your wedding pictures? With an eye for design and uniquely sourced accessories, a prop stylist will recreate that editorial style feeling for your wedding day.
Additionally, if you would like your wedding to be published, thinking about this from the beginning is very important. This is something that a prop stylist can help with! They will ensure photos are captured and styled appropriately for publication.
Want to know more? I’ve opened my books for prop styling and would love to chat!
Images provided by: Megan Noll Photography, Jenny Haas Photography, Amanda Donaho Photography, Sophie Kaye Photography, Marina Claire Photography