What Happens on an Interior Shoot
Ever wondered what really goes on during a photo shoot? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly what a typical shoot day looks like for an interior stylist—early alarms, car Tetris, flower market mayhem and all!
I take you through my whole day—from the 4:55am coffee-fuelled start, right through to the 7:30pm collapse on the sofa. I talk about what it takes to prep, pack, and style each shot, how I keep the day on track when curveballs inevitably pop up, and why I always bring emergency snacks.
You’ll hear how I work with the photographer, client and assistants to make the magic happen, how I handle those unexpected creative requests mid-shoot, and why flexibility is one of a stylist’s biggest strengths.
It’s a fun, full-on day—and in the end, totally worth it when everything comes together and the client says, “That’s the one.”
If you’ve ever styled a shoot, you’ll recognise the madness. And if you haven’t yet—this might just prepare you for what’s to come.
Freestyling Friday with Emma Morton-Turner
A few things we covered in this episode :
- Breakfast is essential for Emma to kickstart her day.
- Packing the car efficiently is a skill interior stylists excel at.
- Emma uses a toolbox filled with essential styling tools.
- She prefers a clipboard for organisingher shoot lists.
- The flower market is a key stop for sourcing fresh props.
- Client requests can often be unexpected and require quick thinking.
- The first shot of the day usually takes the longest to set up.
- The energy and creativity on set make the job rewarding.
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