How do we know this is a challenge?
#helpline_off-model is the go-to source for Photographers to receive answers from VP Specialists while on set.
Let’s look at a breakdown of the types of challenges Photographers are sharing:
77% of questions posted are styling-related questions by Photographers in categories where they shoot and style items.
The remaining 23% is a miscellaneous combination of retouching questions, SKU issues, and questions from Stylists).
Another source that outlines phtotographer’s challenges in these categories is the Jewelry Styling Survey.
The results of the survey outlined nuanced styling challenges and callouts of particularly tricky items such as fine and multi-layered chains, dangly earrings and string materials.
The survey also highlights a general lack of technique and intuition around styling principles.