Inside Design With Kandrac and Kole With Guest Photographer Emily Followill
While Joann was on vacation, I spoke with today’s guest, acclaimed photographer and longtime friend, Emily Followill. Over the last 25 years, Emily has developed an incredible portfolio of work where she captures iconic images that tell the stories of people, places, and beautiful spaces. We talk about her early work and what a typical day looks like. We discuss the importance of hiring professional photographers and whether or not you should hire a stylist for your photoshoots. Listen in as Emily gives some great styling advice and shares her most memorable shoots.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [03:20] Background on Emily’s photography business and a day in her life.
- [10:00] The importance of hiring a professional photographer.
- [13:16] Deciding to hire a stylist or not hire a stylist.
- [17:50] Having an end goal in mind when scheduling photoshoots.
- [20:30] Styling advice.
- [23:10] Most memorable photo shoot and bucket list items.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- We cannot emphasize enough the importance of investing in professional photography.
- A stylist is going to view a space like a photographer - with a meticulous eye for editing and knowing what makes a good shot. They also know what editors are looking for and can help take your space and photography to the next level.
- Negative space isn't always negative. It's nice to have that balance and every single space doesn't have to be filled.
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BIO:
Emily Followill was born and raised in Atlanta, Emily Followill discovered her passion for photography by taking black and white photos and developing them in a darkroom. She continued to hone her skills at The University of the South in Sewanee, TN where she double majored in Studio Art and Art History.
Over the last 25 years, Emily has developed an incredible portfolio of work where she captures iconic images that tell the stories of the people, the places, and the pieces. Whether photographing for nationally acclaimed magazines and books, or for renowned designers, architects and landscape architects, or for the nation’s most esteemed brands, Emily has the ability to capture simple beauty in complex settings.
Her photographs have been featured in numerous acclaimed publications including Veranda, Milieu, Garden & Gun, Traditional Home, Luxe, Southern Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Southern Living, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many others.
Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Residential Interior Designs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine and many others as well as participants of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, their signature use of color and pattern and their one of a kind, custom designs.
As industry experts for residential and commercial design, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole share upbeat and entertaining narratives regarding their design projects, travels and personal stories on their popular blog, their podcast and via national speaking engagements. Joann and Kelly’s love and commitment to the power of interior design also extends towards their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.
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