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How I Got the Shot still life image by Kimberly Murray

How I Got the Shot: Conceptual Product Shoot

Kimberly Murray March 8, 2018

On this International Women's Day, I'm honored to be a part of Tether Tools' How I Got the Shot: Women's Edition Guide featuring 30 creative and passionate photographers! You can download the guide for free at www.TetherTools.com/Guide and head to page 25 for a behind-the-scenes video showing the full image and how I created it, the concept for the shoot, and more details about how I got the shot.

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In Tips Tags flat lay, product styling, Kimberly Murray Photography, still life, Nine West
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Today we spent the entire afternoon (4 hours) at the @highmuseumofart, the result of a failed attempt to go to an Easter egg hunt elsewhere. I was so proud of this little one’s ability to pivot in the moment as we scrambled to think of an alternate activity. In truth, she’s content any place she can explore and play. We enjoyed chatting with a family visiting from Missouri, and my self-proclaimed “big girl” quickly took the little 11-month-old under her wing and dubbed her “her baby.” It was so cute. What wasn’t as cute was having to carry her out of there kicking and screaming when the museum closed...a clear sign of the fun she had. She absolutely loved sliding down this structure in the recently redesigned Greene Family Learning Gallery. How did you spend the day? #babykmurray #highmuseum
Until recently, I didn’t know that Self Care Sunday was a thing. With two little ones who need lots of attention, I haven’t found a way (yet!) to designate a specific day to self-care. But, if I did, I would want it to look something like this: Lighting a candle (currently loving scent No. 094 from @shopcandlefish), reading something uplifting like the article on laughter in @radianthealthmag (thanks for introducing me to this publication @thisishermarket), and jotting down ideas to help clear my mind. What do you do for self-care? #kmpstyled⁣ ⁣ PS. Head to my stories for a behind-the-scenes look of this shot.
You know how people say “time flies?” Well, it really seems to do just that. All of a sudden I looked up and my baby boy is two months old and it has been half as long since I’ve posted anything here. Let’s just say that raising a toddler and a newborn is more than a notion! But, in the midst of it all, I’ve been working with @thekikiagency on a fun project...my rebranding! I am absolutely in love with my new submark. Stay tuned... #kimberlymurrayphotography #branding #design
Woke up missing New York today. Not the cold weather, mind you, but the energy. #newyork #nyc
A couple of weeks before I was scheduled to give birth I cut my hair. The signature Afro puff that I rocked throughout pregnancy was gone. Suddenly, I was back to the tapered cut that I had spent the year growing out. But, I knew that motherhood would be much easier if I didn’t have to worry about detangling my hair and combing through my thick curls everyday. So, I cut it and immediately felt free. Free to just be. To focus on more important things. To not hide behind my hair. To find a level of comfort within myself that I want to model for my children so that they embody the confidence of someone who is comfortable in her or his own skin. When I reflected on this aspect of motherhood, I thought back to my time at @loomcurated where @shadeeryy exhibited such grace and beauty as she modeled during her pregnancy for a group of photographers and stylists. Head to my blog (link in profile) for some of my favorite images from this shoot. #loomcurated #tbt Creative Team: @ginnyau @tesscomrie @veronicarogers_ @kaelarawson
For the longest time cupcakes were my dessert of choice. I blame that period of time where cupcake shops were popping up left and right. These days I prefer a good cookie. For @twolovesstudio’s #GetMinimal challenge, I decided to try a new cookie recipe courtesy of @foodnetwork. This #GetMinimal challenge is to create a food photo with absolutely no props in order to focus on the beauty of the food. These oatmeal lace cookies are perfectly thin and crisp. I decided to use my 100mm macro lens to really show off the texture of the cookie. The cookies came together so quickly that they are going to become part of my regular rotation...no need to wait for a special occasion. What’s your favorite type of cookie?
These colder temperatures have me wanting to escape to the beach for a little vacation. I’m thinking of planning a little getaway in the next month or so. Believe it or not, I’ve never stayed in an @airbnb. The process seems a bit overwhelming, so I always end up going the boutique hotel route. But, if I did stay in an Airbnb I would want it to be like this one I photographed for @forbesmasters. A minimalist vibe in a neutral color palette with interesting design elements. It just screams relaxation. Do you lean towards hotels or Airbnb’s? Care to share any tips for finding the best Airbnb? #kmpspaces
Now that I’m finally getting my appetite back and desire to eat all the foods that I used to love pre-pregnancy, I’m also looking forward to experimenting more and trying new foods. I’m determined to break this cycle of picky eating with my daughter and know that it must start with me. When I last connected with personal chef and food stylist @anu_adebara she prepared her vegan tom kha gai soup made with fresh coconut milk, mushroom stock, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, limes, and Thai chilies.