Introducing Sundari and her new course Your Style Story!
Jun 28, 2024
With Sundari's new course, Your Style Story going live on 15th July, it's only right you get to know her, and understand why her course is so special for budding stylists who want to learn from a true expert.
Q. Sundari, how did you get into styling and photography?
I began my journey as an event and wedding designer, running my own business for several years. During this time, I frequently created styled shoots for my portfolio and collaborated with other industry professionals. This creative work eventually led to opportunities in content creation for brands, starting with Charlotte Mills, a renowned wedding shoe designer.
As I gradually phased out the wedding side of my business, I found myself increasingly in demand for on-set creations with prestigious brands like Laura Ashley, COS, L'Oréal, and Diane Hill, alongside various smaller brands. This exciting phase of my career also introduced me to the world of photography, where there was a natural overlap between my design work and capturing the perfect shot.
In my diverse career, I've worn many hats: prop stylist, food stylist, set backdrop designer, floral stylist, and art director. While these roles are quite different, they all fall within the creative styling and direction industry, allowing me to leverage my skills and passion across various aspects of visual storytelling.
Through these experiences, I discovered my passion for photography, which ultimately became the next chapter in my professional journey.
Q: What would you say your preferred aesthetic/style is? Has it changed over time?
Reflecting on my journey, I realise how much my aesthetic has evolved. My original style is quite different from what it is now, but through teaching and practice, a consistent thread has emerged. I have always favoured styling with a human touch and using neutral colour palettes. Over time, working with a wide range of clients has matured and refined my approach, but the core of my styling philosophy remains the same.
Q: Have you taught courses before?
Yes, I've developed and taught several courses. I used to run Instagram workshops and 'branding your business' workshops. Additionally, I taught composition and styling courses, all of which were written and delivered online. Beyond courses, I've given numerous talks to small business owners and have been featured in podcast interviews.
Q: What makes Your Style Story such a unique course?
In YSS, you'll learn how to build a solid foundation for your own aesthetic and style while gaining insights from my personal experiences in the field. I’ll share behind-the-scenes knowledge of an industry that often feels hidden to outsiders, revealing what I’ve learned from on-the-job experiences, including real emails from various projects.
Q: What will I learn that I can take forth in my photography journey?
You'll gain insights from my extensive experience in various styling roles, including prop styling, food styling, set design, product styling and fashion. Through unique audio lessons, it will feel like we’re having a conversation, and I speak quite candidly! I’ll guide you to ask yourself key questions and understand your unique styling approach, rather than simply replicating my work.
We’ll have live Q&A sessions, and I'll provide feedback throughout the course. I’ll even share some of my early work and discuss potential career opportunities with you.
You’ll learn from real emails I’ve received from brands and how things played out on shoot days. I’ll walk you through creating mood boards, writing emails and pitches, and sourcing genuine and unique inspiration.
**If this has peaked your interest and you'd like to learn more about YOUR STYLE STORY BY SUNDARI, click here!
