NEW WORK: CHARMING CHARACTERS IN PENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS
I really enjoyed working on this character driven advertising project shot by Fernando Decillis. I love character costuming! Dressing these charming characters was a treat for me. Handling props and set dressing for these pensive environmental portraits was icing on the cake. I became moderately…
SEMIHANDMADE CUSTOM FRONTS FOR IKEA CABINETS
CLEVER Ingenuity and creativity inspire me. Combining an ingenious solve with beautiful design makes my heart skip a beat. The only thing that trumps a beautiful design solve is one that saves MONEY! I have posted a variety of clever Ikea hacks in the past. I…
FAVORITE MEDIUM ?
Before going back to school for commercial photography and becoming a photo stylist, I was briefly a high school art teacher. On the first day of class, students were asked to complete a short questionnaire. The questionnaire included the obligatory art ed question, “What is…
RECENT WORK + BTS
RECENT WORK FOR JOHN FULTON PHOTOGRAPHY As a stylist I source, make, or commission lots of unusual items for productions. I keep a running list of these odd requests. My list is appropriately named “Things I’ve Done for Money .” Making a bed sheet…
BUSY SUMMER
It’s been a busy, busy summer. I worked on a lot of interesting projects with amazing photographers + directors, the best crews, wonderful talent, and gracious clients. I am a lucky girl indeed! Variety is what makes my job so much fun. I am thrilled…
NECKLACE LENGTH CHART
HELPFUL VISUAL REFERENCE I love a good chart, info-graphic, or illustrated assembly manual. This women’s necklace length chart is a helpful tool for online or sight unseen shopping. It’s also great visual reference for communicating accessory looks to your clients and/or assistants. This simple chart…
OFF DUTY STYLIST
What do I do when I am not on a job shopping, sourcing, dressing, and styling? I am shopping, sourcing, dressing, styling, and renovating my Bungalow. In 2007, Mr. Wonderful and I purchased a 1917 Craftsman Bungalow. We have been tirelessly renovating this bundle of bungalow…
RECENT WORK
Mother Daughter Duo Avril and Cindy Joffe of Avindy Jewelry in Southern Living Photographer: Robbie Caponetto Prop Stylist: Yvonne Orchard Hair & Make-up: Jennifer Denise Wardrobe: Courtney Watkins Stylist
DECO DETAILS
SPARKLES AND FEATHERS AND FUR – OH MY! I recently worked on a project requiring a significant amount of wardrobe homework worthy of sharing. The project was an editorial portrait on location. My wardrobe pitch to the publication was simple: formal looks with Art Deco…
RECENT WARDROBE WORK FOR CHINET
Director: Gaysorn Thavat on Grand Large / Gaysorn Thavat on Robber’s Dog Production Company: Grand Large Producer: Clint Cowen Unit Production Manager: Stephen Ostrander Hair & Make-up: Kara Ramos Wardrobe: Courtney Watkins Production Design: Jack Van Matre of Van Matre Productions
ABOUT END IT MOVEMENT STUNT CAMPAIGN
This is a great short video about the END IT Movement stunt campaign filmed in Atlanta during the Final Four Weekend. The two minute video talks about human trafficking, the campaign concept, and campaign results. It also has some great behind the scenes footage….