Jason Christopher, LA Commercial & Fashion Photographer Bio

A photographer friend of mine asked me some really good questions that have to do with your team as a photographer.

1.  Q. What makes a good wardrobe stylist ?

Answer: Good wardrobe stylists discusses the theme of the shoot with you, looks at the model, obtains the model’s sizes and pulls clothes from the showrooms.  Your stylist should have more than rather than just enough clothes for you to choose from.  For example; if you are shooting a six page editorial, the stylist should bring at least twelve different outfits for the photographer to choose from.  The wardrobe stylist also should bring accessories that go with each outfit.   I’m talking jewelry, purses, hats, shoes etc.  If the wardrobe stylist asks you to show her or him an example of what you want, that is ok BUT you shouldn’t have to show her a two inch thick folder of examples.  It is the wardrobe stylists job to take your vision, or the client’s vision and make it a reality.   It is also your job to keep up with the trends in fashion.  That is why fashion photographers shoot fashion, we love the clothes.  So look at magazines etc.

When the stylist arrives on set, it is your job to look through the clothes and tell the stylist what you want the model to wear.  DO NOT be intimidated and let the stylist tell you what the model is going to wear.  If you are shooting for a client( not a test ) then you and the client picks the clothes.

Shooting For Teen Magazine