STYLING & SET DESIGN

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Photo Styling & Set Design

a moden "glam luxe" interior space with grey paneled walls opening to a hall way, a blue abstract piece of artwork in a black frame inside one of the panels, a mirrored/reflective chandelier hanging in the center, a modern white boucle barrel sofa, a gold floor lamp with 4 white globes, a sculptural dark wood round coffee table, and a small green velvet swivel chair on top of a grey silk rug on parqueted wood floors

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a modern rustic living room with large windows/lots of natural light. the window have black trim/panes and simple ivroy drapes pushed to the side on bronze hardware. The room has exposed wood beams running across the ceiling and an arched doorway leading to a small vestibule/entry area with a black arched front door leading outside. In the living room there is a scultupral wood console table with abstract artwork and some decorative items on top of it, a large relaxed looking white sectional sofa with a chaise lounge attached, a faceted wood coffee table with decorative items on top, an industrial-style floor lamps and a wood + metal 2-tired round chandelier in the center of the room

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a modern transitional interior space with bright coral colored walls, a white sofa with bohemian-style pillows, simple landscape artwork, a white marble + metal coffee table on a white textured rug with a floor lamp and bookshelf to one side. In the background a small nook eating area with a round table and mid-century stye dining chairs around is is in front of a large white paneled window with a black and wood pendant light hanging above it

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With my innate attention to the details and my dynamic background in Interior Decorating, Home Furnishings, and Visual Merchandising, I landed in a role in 2019 where it all came together harmoniously. I now have 2+ years of professional experience styling Home Furnishings, Lighting, and Decor for both Photo & Film in Print + Digital Media, as well as designing sets. food styling,

floral + plant styling, product + prop styling, and wardrobe styling for talent.

Asha, a young black woman with natural hair laughs and smiles. She is wearing magenta-colored silk pants with a cream-colored shortsleeve blouse and has her arms crossed in a relaxed way. Asha is in front of a white lacquer desk with gold hardware and legs, a white velvet desk chair draped in white sheepskin, and a hanging gold pendant light with a white drum shade. On the desk there is a modern white marble + gold table lamp and desk accessories. In the background there are grey paneled walls, a colorful piece of abstract artwork, and a green velvet swivel chair with a white hair-on-hide pillow

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an editorial spread from a holiday lighting catalog. on the right side, 3 dramatic and traditional crystal chandeliers are suspended in front of dark iron barn doors with a lit christmas tree in the background. The doors are slightly open to a snowy winter scene outside and some snow is blown in on the wood floors. On the right side, the same doors are closed and a single more modern 3-tier halo-style crystal chandelier hangs in the center. There is mock-text holding the place for a title and description

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a close-up shot of beautifully-made gingerbread houses and cookies displayed on various wood and ceramic dishes, surrounded by eucalyptus, pomegranate fruit, and wooden decorative beds with flocked decorated tabletop christmas trees in the background

a mock editorial page from a furniture and lighting catalogue features a modern bathroom with a geometric white and black wallpapered wall, an art deco style gold mirror and modern sconces on either side above a navy blue single sink bath vanity with brass hardware and a shelf underneath, where white towels are cleanly folded. On the vanity there is a brass faucet and soap dispense with a vase of flowers and a blue hand towel hangs on a brass ring towel holder mounted to the wall. The floors are white marble tile with a colorful red and blue vintage rug in front of the vanity. A large window off to the side lets bountiful natural light into the space, leading down a hallway with some simple art hanging on a white wall.

an elegant modern living room with fluted paneled ivory walls and a lucite console table with abstract art and a white table lamp + coordinating vases and decor are in the background of a living room setting featuring a traditional chesterfield-style button-back sofa upholstered in grey velvet with a grey velvet scoop-back arm chair with nailhead trim and lucite + metal round side and coffee tables on a neutral rug and white marble floors

various contemporary home decor items on a wooden console. image features 3 vases with branching magnolia flowers, a sculptural piece on a white book, a black and white modern table lamp, and a simple round black metal mirror against textured wallpaper

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As part of my role, I was also responsible for designing my own sets, creating set concepts, designing + drawing set components in 3D (Sketch-up), selecting materials, developing specifications, and working with contractors to build the set from start to finish.

SAMPLE: LUXE PANELED ENTRY

an interior shot in the paneled wall set

a shot of 3 crystal chandeliers in the paneled wall set

a shot of a table lamp on a console in the paneled wall set

a shot of a pair of table lamps on a console in the paneled wall set

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3D SET DRAWING (SKETCH-UP)

FINISHED SET

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detail of a 3D drawing of the paneled wall set

3D SET DRAWING (SKETCH-UP)

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a shot of furniture and lighting in the paneled wall set

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SAMPLE: MODERN CRAFTSMAN

a 3D drawing of the wall components of a modern craftsman set

a 3D drawing of the modern craftsman set

a dining table scene shot in the modern craftsman set

lighting and a recliner shot in the modern craftsman set

a shot of the empty modern craftsman set

a holiday scene with a recliner, child model, and christmas tree shot in the modern craftsman set

3D SET DRAWING (SKETCH-UP)

FINISHED SET

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a more transitional take on the modern craftsman set painted in a bright lime color with a white sofa, arcing floor lamp, and artichoke-style pendant light

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a bistro table scene shot in the modern craftsman set

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modern industrial furniture and lighting shot in the modern craftsman set

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3 industrial-style chandeliers shot in the modern craftsman set

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a modern industrial lighting gallery shot in the modern craftsman set

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SAMPLE: RUSTIC TUSCAN BATH

a 3D drawing of a rustic bathroom design

3D SET DRAWING (SKETCH-UP)

a bathroom shot in the rustic tuscan bathroom set

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I currently offer my Styling & Set Design services on a freelance basis and am

most interested in working with sustainably and ethically-focused businesses and campaigns (especially small, local, Woman, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ owned!) More examples of my work are available. Message me HERE for details, rates, & bookings