“In a world of short attention spans, instant gratification, and endless social media scrolling, creating a photo that makes people pause and admire is no small feat. This image is one of my most popular on Instagram and Pinterest—there’s something about it that resonates, drawing viewers in. Like many of my photos, it showcases the collaboration of many talented individuals who come together to craft the perfect shot.
Like many of my photos, it began with the architect, builder and designer, who spent 2-3 years working together to bring a beautiful home to life, from concept to completion. Then came the final layer: custom furnishings, rugs, draperies and accessories—requiring months to approve, order and install.
This is where I stepped in. I worked alongside the designer and a professional stylist to curate each scene, adjusting every detail to perfection. It’s a process of refinement, with each accessory and angle tweaked until the room tells the right story. Like most sessions, the shoot spanned an entire day, with photo editing requiring just as much time.
In the end, this simple but striking photo of a chaise in a reading room took years to create—a testament to the talents and vision of everyone involved.”
Stylist: Annie Desantis
Interior Designers:
Marianne Brown and Tonya Bush,
W Design Collective
Architect: Clayton Vance
Contractor: Jon Brown
