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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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I would entitle this “Weekend Vibes,” but a fun little fact about me is that I don’t drink. I’m not against it, per se; I just don’t tend to like the taste of alcohol or the slightly disorienting feeling as it hits. (I do, however, like photographing drinks.) Shirley Temples are my drink of choice when I go out. I can feel fancy without being fancy. LOL. At 40+ years of age I have never been drunk and only tipsy once. My sister always teases me and tells people that I don’t want to kill any of my brain cells. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Who has a good mocktail recipe for me to try? Creative Team: @ginnyau @tesscomrie @veronicarogers_ @kaelarawson
Did you hear the news?! I’m returning to @clickawayconference next spring to teach two courses on flat lay photography, and I couldn’t be more excited! What challenges do you experience when it comes to flat lays? Will I see you there? 📷: @cookayemonster
I recently went prop shopping at @eastforkatlanta and did a test shoot to see how they photographed. As a working mom, I often go back and forth between letting my 3-year-old daughter see me work and trying not to work when she is around so that she has my undivided attention. But, that is not always possible. She always asks if she can help mommy when I am working in my home studio. Luckily, I need a child’s hand in the frame for some client shoots. When I’m working on a personal project I am always able to accommodate her request at the beginning or end of a shoot. Inevitably, she wants to “touch” whichever thing I’ve assigned to myself. (I always ask her to “touch” the item because “hold” equates to “grab” or “clench” in her mind, whereas “touch” results in a “hold.” 😆) I’ll also see if she will try the shot my way, too. Sometimes, she will tap out and say that she doesn’t want to take anymore pictures. That’s fine, too. I know she will wander back in when she is ready or I will happily go back to working in peace. Do you blend your work and family life or keep the two separate? #kmpstyled
“I never have taken a picture I’ve intended. They’re always better or worse.” - Diane Arbus⁣ ⁣ Yesterday was #NationalCameraDay, and I reflected on my photography journey as I gathered some of the tools I use to create. (I need to use my small, mirrorless camera more so that I can have something other than my phone with me at all times.) No matter how carefully I lay out the mood board or pre-visualize the shoot, I always come out on one side or the other (if even by a millimeter) with respect to the final image. How true is that quote for you? Here’s to finding more of your images in the former group than the latter. #kmpstyled⁣
Today marks 10 years of marriage. When we met 22 years ago all I saw was a guy who was too skinny and too nice. I thought I would never be interested in dating you. And here we are. From the very beginning we’ve used our God-given talents to make each other special gifts (e.g., a sculpture of a dancer for me and a fabric covered journal for you) and as life partners, we’ve been blessed with two of God’s most precious gifts. ⁣ ⁣ When you conspired with Will (the custodian) to give you access to the roof of East Hall to make me a private farewell dinner right before I left for my postdoc in NYC, I prayed that our close bond would not end. Those prayers were answered; years later, you proposed on the top floor of the Empire State Bldg. Although you’ve taken me to various physical heights, you’ve made my heart soar even higher with your love, patience, and never ending encouragement. I hope that I’ve done the same for you. I love you, babe! Happy 10th Anniversary! ⁣ ⁣ (PS. We exited to “Just Kissed My Baby” by The Meters. Check it out. It has such a funky vibe. I’ll also link it in my stories so you can get the full experience.) 📷:@janethowardstudio
Fill in the blank: I need another pair of flip flops like I need ____________. (I can’t help it. I’m obsessed with colorful flip flops.) #kmpstyled
Happy Father’s Day to the best dad my kids could ever ask for. I could list all of the ways that he is a wonderful dad and parenting partner, like how he’s changed more diapers and given more baths than I have OR how he models for them how to be a kind and thoughtful person (not just in terms of thinking of others but having meaningful conversations with knowledge-based opinions), but I’m sure I would forget something. (Okay, I know I just snuck some characteristics in there. LOL.) Anyway, Happy Father’s Day to him and all of the other dads reading this. #babykmurray #babykmurraytoo
#tbt | I made this image 9 years ago today, less than one year after picking up my camera for the first time. I was in a period of trying to soak up as much information as I could and experiment with new gear. I had just bought a pack of gels and wanted to see what they did. So, I set up a roll of white seamless paper, put a blue gel on my speedlite and pointed it at the backdrop. I then set up a clay sculpture I had in the house, held my breath, and pressed the shutter, eager to see the result. This was the first piece that I had printed on a large scale and professionally framed. It is still hanging on my wall. 1. As a reminder to never stop experimenting and growing. 2. Because I still really like how it came out. (Swipe to see the object used to create this image.)
Neighborhood Watch. #babykmurray