Most people have never heard of “photo” or “prop styling,” …It’s an obscure profession, to say the least. But despite how niche and narrow a field it may seem, photo styling has as many specialties, sub-categories, and titles as there are genres of photography. And many stylists do pick a lane (or two) and specialize.

Design is all around us. From your pantry to your closet to the chair you are sitting on right now, a team of creative minds gets these products to the market, making them available to people like you and me.

On the day of your photoshoot, you’ll meet the Producer, Creative Director, Art Director, Prop Stylist, Photographer, and potentially even a Food Stylist (if delectable dishes or drinks are involved). It’ll be thrilling, but going into that situation without a bit of knowledge about what each of those roles involve can also be slightly terrifying. So, we’re here to help.