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Setting Up A Lookbook Photo Shoot Behind The Scenes

ByJennifer
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I decided to set up my living room and transform it for a lookbook photo shoot for my new spring collection. I wanted to use vintage images and bring in an entire floral feel to the Sparrow and Blossom Collection and give you a Lookbook Photo Shoot Behind The Scenes.

A cream armchair with a botanical pillow sits near a vintage dresser; behind them, botanical prints create a charming backdrop reminiscent of a Lookbook Photo Shoot Behind The Scenes.

This one below was my first attempt at doing a more patchwork look. I put every piece of furniture and decorator item I had all over my house to make space… And then I did this. With vintage sheets. I thought “it will look like vintage wall paper.”

A wooden chair with a ruffled seat cover is placed in front of a wall covered with light-colored, floral-patterned sheets, capturing a behind the scenes moment from a lookbook photo shoot.

And then I sat back and cried. It was already 11 at night and all I had was homeless chic. All those flat sheets thumb-tacked into my wall looked like my kids were getting ready to put on  a play  and I wasn’t sure how I was going to shoot it on a flat wall like that. I was totally overwhelmed and trying to figure out what I was going to do, and crying.. again.

A wooden chair with a draped cloth sits next to a small round table with a lamp; botanical prints on the light wall set the scene for a lookbook photo shoot behind the scenes.

Suddenly, I thought about moving my  faux fireplace mantle into the corner and making it like a nook. it would be easier to shoot.And then stretching one sheet across the wall as tight as I could to really mimic wallpaper.Then I remembered -ironically enough-(with help) a vintage book of fruits and flowers of the bible that I had, and with more thumbtacks I started ripping out pages and sticking them on the wall. Suddenly a Lookbook Photo Shoot Behind The Scenes wasn’t as glamorous as I thought it would be.

A cozy room with wooden floors, a white armchair, a small dresser, botanical prints on the wall, and various decorative items and books scattered around—perfect for a lookbook photo shoot behind the scenes.

Once they were up, I tacked another sheet in the pass through area to make a little alcove,like another wall and hide all of the other junk I had crammed in there to make room.

A vintage-style room set for a lookbook photo shoot, with an armchair, yellow dresser, stacked suitcases, books, and botanical prints carefully arranged on a wallpapered wall and above a white mantel.

I had found this chair at a thrift store a few weeks earlier and suddenly remembered it again (with more help.). Once the furniture came in, it all started coming together. And I realized that this was actually going to be just what I needed.
A living room with scattered craft supplies, a beige sofa, tripod, lamp, and side tables on a wooden floor—naturally lit from a window with sheer curtains—sets the scene for a lookbook photo shoot behind the scenes.
  It ended up being the perfect place for us to shoot.  The weather was controlled. I could control the lighting and after we got back from church, it had the best lighting of the day. Even though it had snowed, the sun gave a  pretty, warm glow.
Young woman sits in an armchair holding a book, with botanical prints on the wall behind her and a vase of flowers on a small dresser nearby—a cozy moment captured during a lookbook photo shoot.
My wonderful hubby offered to take the kids out for the day so we could work with out interruption, and the Lord had given me tons of inspiration.
A vintage armchair sits beside a yellow dresser with stacked books in a cozy room. Botanical prints are displayed on the wall, and a large clock leans against a white fireplace mantel—perfect for a lookbook photo shoot behind the scenes.

The girls who were modeling for me looked adorable and it made it so easy to place shots and product.

Two young women with long hair sit side by side indoors, both wearing floral cardigans and hair accessories, smiling at the camera. Botanical prints decorate the wall behind them in this lookbook photo shoot moment.

They look so adorable and I love how it looked with the backdrop.

A woman with crocheted flowers in her hair sits in a chair and reads a book, surrounded by botanical prints and flowers—a serene lookbook photo shoot behind the scenes.

It was such a blessing is disguise. One I didn’t know I needed even though at the time I was convinced otherwise. And I learned that I can do a shoot almost anywhere,  and under pressure.

A cream upholstered armchair with a decorative pillow sits beside a light wooden dresser; botanical prints are displayed on the wall behind in this lookbook photo shoot scene.

Jen

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23 Comments

  3. I love the “story behind the shot.” We’re all so dependent on His inspiration . . . the whisper of His creativity in our ear. Thanks so much for sharing!

  4. Something tells me that your improvised Plan “B” was the one you were meant to go with all along. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

  6. Your photo shoot is beautiful! Don’t you love how God will show us our plan A is not always his plan A for us, and how his plans for our lives our so much better than we can imagine! I’m glad it turned out so well.

    Sherrie

  7. I have to admit…..when i first saw your picture of the setting for your new spring line, it took my breath away because i thought it was so RIGHT, so YOU and so AWESOME! But then again…..that’s what those “whispers” always do for us! Praise God, we have the ULTIMATE editor working beside us!
    xxo-j

  8. I love how we hear God when we are at our lowest, although we know He is there always. I love A Ruffled Nest comment, completely agree! Thanks for sharing behind the scenes and how you pulled it together with His guidance.

  10. What a wonderful post, and to think some people don’t believe in Him, or that He cares about our every need. Love hearing this, and the shots are perfect. the old book pages had me hooked at the start! (so nice being able to comment)

  15. It’s hard to imagine all that anguish over something that in the end was nothing short of Anthroly delicious. GREAT job to you and your inspiration 🙂

  17. Your new spring line is styled and photographed beautifully!

    As I admired your spring line’s unveiling the other day, it never occurred to me that you might go through the same tearing apart of the house like a tornado hit it that I do for my feeble attempts as a newbie photographer.

    It gives me comfort to know it’s all part of a natural creative process, and I will happily (and messily) continue to aspire to your amazing standard.

    Thanks for sharing!

  20. Oh, WHY do we do that to ourselves. We make all these “wonderful” plans about how WE are going to accomplish things, have them come crashing down, and THEN pray and let the LORD guide us to the perfect answer.

    “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

    Your staging was gorgeous, Jennifer, and your photo shots turned out fabulous!

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

  21. What an incredible story and such a great result! You are such a talent, Jen — I have said it before and I am sure I will say it again and again and again! Well done!

    I just pinned this, too, because I know it’s just a temporary space for a photo shoot, but I am in love! If I can capture this same feel in my living room I will be a very happy person!!!

    ~Angela~

  22. So creative! I love the dark ( crying and frustration) before the light (the angels started singing when you felt it was coming together!). Great job, the images are fantastic!!!

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