Cake Vlog: Styled Photoshoot

Hey! I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes vlog of the styled photo shoot we did in Ambassador Hotel Chicago. In this video, I’ll show you how to pack a cake, set it up at the venue, and what I bring with me!

What is a Styled Photoshoot?
 
A Styled photoshoot is a wedding arrangement created by a team of wedding vendors. It is a collaboration where everyone provides their services for free and in exchange for images and mutual promotion.
 
Most of the time styled photoshoots are an imitation of the wedding and could include a full wedding day or just specific aspects, such as ceremony, table set up, couple portraits, interiors, etc.
 
The biggest benefit of a styled photo shoot is the stress level is a lot lower than at an actual wedding
 
It can also be a great opportunity to create new images of products, promote a venue, and experiment with new wedding styles.
 
For example, our inspiration board looked like this: 
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share my experience and work with amazing vendors: 
 
Invitation suite: @fromashleycalligraphy
Make up and Hair: @tamaramakeup
Shoes and jewelry: @jamesciccotti@badgleymischka
Linens/Chargers: @lolavalentinadesigns
 
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