PicsArt Monthly PicsArt Monthly Magazine June Issue 2015 | Page 22

Do you make your props yourself? I’ve found it ideal to do everything myself. I come up with a concept, create the requisite, clothing, choose the location and direct the hair and makeup. You have a beautiful color palette throughout your work. How much planning and work goes into your color palette? When I was working at a photo lab, I would look at hundreds of photos a day trying to understand what clients wanted and needed; warmer, richer, brighter images always had better success. I think this I use this experience now. Before shooting, I plan the overall color scheme. According to the chosen palette, I select clothes, props, location, etc, making sure that all of it plays within a single color range. On the other hand, the color is only an addition to a good idea. I am very pleased that my photos are known first because of the story in the images. 22 | PicsArt Monthly