tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post7651728540513543621..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Photoshoots & Projects!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-42237538029803602932012-03-14T14:23:19.929-04:002012-03-14T14:23:19.929-04:00Lauren,
You took me down memory lane as I caught ...Lauren,<br /><br />You took me down memory lane as I caught up on blog posts today. I didn't realize you went to JMU (I did too, Go Dukes!) and I was delighted to read the you use Holly Chapple. She did the flowers for our wedding ten years ago. I don't live in Loudoun anymore so it's nice to read about home now and then!House As Ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543789966394959864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-47964055249105617052012-02-14T10:14:04.509-05:002012-02-14T10:14:04.509-05:00I'm with Naomi - most of what I have on my onl...I'm with Naomi - most of what I have on my online portfolio is my own house - really sad! I have these HUUUUGE, awesome, incredible projects going and I SOOO want to tell the whole world about how much fun I am having, but I have to hold back! It's tough!!!crisangsteninteriors.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311945791412778536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-62777281253701661252012-02-13T21:16:21.787-05:002012-02-13T21:16:21.787-05:00The only thing I have to say is how much I respect...The only thing I have to say is how much I respect you for your honesty and willingness to explain the inner workings of your career and personal challenges.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198910052171622461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-29426117172056596342012-02-13T17:09:31.426-05:002012-02-13T17:09:31.426-05:00You're doing the right thing Lauren. Teasers ...You're doing the right thing Lauren. Teasers are fun for us but I know I get very tired of seeing the exact same photos on design blogs over and over. Fresh and new is the key to any online or hard copy publication these days. I always enjoy your blog and the snippets you do share and look forward to seeing your work in larger publications. Regarding your new work space...how wonderful to be surrounded by your own textiles out in the open all day...nice job!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668787917871860735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-76628347555081730312012-02-13T05:57:46.607-05:002012-02-13T05:57:46.607-05:00I'm always curious about the scouting process ...I'm always curious about the scouting process as well. How do people find your work and who do you connect with to get the feelers out about your work? I've seen a few posts about fellow bloggers scouting projects, but I'm always curious about how they get hooked up with the magazine scout/rep for that region. I guess it's networking and who you know, but i'd love a post about that too. I hope to see your work published Lauren, that would be wonderful! I love that first photo on the porch with your fabric over the table.Holly Gruszkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06562245870313515897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-54774468950217260062012-02-11T18:11:56.821-05:002012-02-11T18:11:56.821-05:00Why not just offer small teasers of a room. When ...Why not just offer small teasers of a room. When I did a blog recently on a high end retailer, they simply asked that I not shoot their whole display, just fragments. Why don't you do that too. In a sense they act as appetizers for both your readers and potential publications.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983366767337362391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-1602451566600262132012-02-11T14:10:04.193-05:002012-02-11T14:10:04.193-05:00I just had a long photo shoot yesterday, it was ex...I just had a long photo shoot yesterday, it was exhausting but so rewarding. I've done this many times and have been published locally as well as nationally. I don't think it matters at all locally. I've had projects published in local publications that had been on my blog and others and had no issues with that. One of my contacts, a field editor with a national magazine told me recently that they don't consider blogs real competition (no offense anyone), so it won't hurt your chances. Their readership is so much broader that it doesn't really matter to them whether it's been on a blog or not. However, I think it might be different with other magazines. I'd love to know the policy of Hearst, who owns Elle Decor and House Beautiful. I know Veranda published Brooke Gianetti's beach home and it had been all over her blog and everyone elses. <br /><br />I'm like you, I can't wait to share once I get the photos. I've submitted things and waited months, even more than a year for things to be finally published. I just had something published last year in a magazine that was done and submitted around 5 years ago. After seeing Brooke's home in Veranda I just decided I'm putting my work out there as I see fit and not worrying too much about holding it back. I can't wait around forever for people to find me!<br /><br />I'd be happy to give you some input for your list. I must say I think things are always changing. With the way Pinterest is blowing up and how easy it is for pics to go viral without any source attached, this whole free exchange of visual images might come to a screeching halt with a couple of big lawsuits. But that's another subject!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342939244592589843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-43062864516451430182012-02-11T12:34:32.471-05:002012-02-11T12:34:32.471-05:00Love posts like this!
This is something I struggl...Love posts like this!<br /><br />This is something I struggle with SO much. The only real portfolio pictures I have are of my own home. (My earliest projects aren't to the level I want to share.) My newest projects I'm so so excited about but are full house projects that aren't quite done. I don't want to show off certain rooms and the ruin the chance to get published later. But in the meanwhile I fear that people might think I can't design beyond my own place.<br /><br />It's such a hard balance...Naomi@DesignManifesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502738831872020174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-91323246930133660172012-02-11T09:56:22.269-05:002012-02-11T09:56:22.269-05:00Lauren,
First, I am so appreciative of your posts....Lauren,<br />First, I am so appreciative of your posts. They have truly been a blessing to me when I need them. They are very timely - your post on accounting software was wonderful. Now, this one! I just finished a photo of a couple of my projects (getting the pics today, actually)! I too am struggling with wanting to post and resisting for potential magazine features. I do know that lots of national magazines are still willing to feature your work even if it has run in a local interiors magazine. I am certainly not at your level, but I find comfort in this fact. Since the local exposure gets the attention of potential local clients (which is my primary goal at this point). One other issue that I have struggled with is the photographer to use. The shoots are very expensive and may photographers will not give you the rights to the photos, so the magazines will have to pay them in to publish. This time around I used a lesser known photographer who is going to give me the rights, but she is not as connected in the media world to help push my work and I had to do lots of hand holding to style the space for the job. So many issues to think about!!! Thanks for bringing these to the table in your posts. M.Interior Design Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741333608826413926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-35626170805082076742012-02-11T01:07:10.414-05:002012-02-11T01:07:10.414-05:00I think it is nice to remember a lot of us are jus...I think it is nice to remember a lot of us are just plain old readers and our own home decorators, not fellow designers and bloggers. We want to see pictures and we want ideas on how we can make our own homes beautiful. I read your blog because I LOVE your style and your design work and want to see it. I personally don't like the sneak peaks without any follow-up. I guess if there was a way I could see the actual project in the near future that would be great but just getting one tiny look without any follow-up is torture! I understand the predicament you are in and don't know what the right thing is to do, but not being able to see your ideas and designs come to life on your blog will be frustrating. Congrats on all your success and keep up the fantastic work!pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185434950815169431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-51479764321818028012012-02-10T23:32:18.165-05:002012-02-10T23:32:18.165-05:00Please keep us posted so we can see the finished p...Please keep us posted so we can see the finished projects...can't wait!!!<br />.....................................<br />Tania Maree xxScandi Coast Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768799104337634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-89418743886818107152012-02-10T11:55:51.692-05:002012-02-10T11:55:51.692-05:00"Photoshoots and Projects!" was such a t..."Photoshoots and Projects!" was such a teaser! I was hoping to see some great photos of one of your design projects, but totally understand why you have to hold back and not share every project. Good luck--I'm sure you'll be published many times more!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932455465345838973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-83191318272666369532012-02-10T11:13:43.609-05:002012-02-10T11:13:43.609-05:00I agree with Razmataz, I think you should only giv...I agree with Razmataz, I think you should only give sneak previews and hold of the big reveal for a publication... if your prospective client wants to see them fine, but the internet! TMI ...sometimes this viral stuff is so repetitive and I hate it when Ive seen images all online or Pinterest that are in mags and books...<br /><br />Happy Weekend...Check out our first give away!<br />Nancy<br />http://www.powellbrower.com/2012/02/powell-brower-home-maiden-giveaway.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880451168189671638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-69312964126761066832012-02-10T10:48:26.829-05:002012-02-10T10:48:26.829-05:00Everything I've seen of Holly's has been f...Everything I've seen of Holly's has been flawless! We have used/featured her a number of times in a wedding mag I freelance for. Can't wait to see your fun project!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-65806300641585937002012-02-10T08:46:09.876-05:002012-02-10T08:46:09.876-05:00Submit to Canadian House and Home. Your look suit...Submit to Canadian House and Home. Your look suits the vibe of the new Editor Suzanne Dimma.<br /><br />I prefer not to have seen rooms and houses on blogs before I purchase a book or magazine. Not so bad with a magazine, but i recently bought a book and found all but one house featured were from blogs. I had seen it all before. True, the styling was a little different but I had paid for this book and was very disappointed. I think the publisher failed the reader on this one.<br /><br />I say show a few vignettes of your projects and save the rest so when we buy a publication we see new fresh material.Razmatazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757164543598076420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-27685920462844716622012-02-10T08:37:10.866-05:002012-02-10T08:37:10.866-05:00I think your magazine list would be very helpful, ...I think your magazine list would be very helpful, Lauren. Just out of curiosity, when your work is published, is it from something you submitted to a magazine or did they seek you? Looking forward to your future shots.Dana Frielinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-12651133619859314352012-02-10T08:34:26.772-05:002012-02-10T08:34:26.772-05:00Well, running a little online magazine myself, I a...Well, running a little online magazine myself, I always appreciate finding people who will deliver new content and images, while being willing to hold off sharing it with the world until after the issue is released. Some are happy to do so and others resist. I do get it, everyone is trying to get the word out about their business to help their success. <br /><br />Excited for your opportunities! JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com