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It’s not uncommon nowadays for small business owners within the same community to collaborate and work on projects to showcase their brands. In the wedding and events industry, these projects mostly come in the form of styled shoot collaborations where everyone can show off their creativity and imagination.

Styled shoots are a great way to build your portfolio and extend your network. They also allow you to develop long-lasting business relationships. By working together with other small business owners, you can also further improve your brand and create a unique vision of how you want your business to perform within the industry. Speaking from experience, here are some of the things you need to know about business collaborations.

1.Styled Shoot Budget

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Ever wondered who pays for the styled shoots? You have to understand that these projects are works that come from different minds. The elements of this type of collab have to come together to produce a cohesive outcome that lets every material shine. Vendors see the value of a styled shoot project right away. They usually invest both time and money for their ideas to come to life. In some instances, vendors will ask for payment at a discounted rate.

The usual rule for doing styled shoots is that whoever initiates the project is the one responsible for the sponsorship. So if you’re planning to do a collab for the first time, remember to choose vendors with the materials that will fit your vision. Styled shoots are pretty expensive, so prepare a budget specifically for it!

2. A styled shoot gives vendors the perfect exposure and strengthens the community

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Believe it or not, styled shoot collabs let everyone get the spotlight. For the wedding and events industry, every single detail of the shoot will get attention from prospective buyers. Looking for silk velvet ribbons for your wedding bouquet? Or the perfect flowers to go with your dream wedding tablescape? A styled shoot brings out the best of these details! For vendors, material exposure is one of the key points to establishing the business.

Local business owners have to always stick together! Styled shoot collabs not only lets you complete a collective vision, it also unites a small community within an industry. You should know that it is also very likely for you to do collabs with the same vendors again in the future if the first one is a total success.

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3. Work with vendors that fits closely to your brand

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We’re not just going for one-time partnerships. It’s very important for you to establish long-lasting business relationships with other vendors. People who inspire you to do better every time are the best ones to keep working with. With styled shoots, an overall concept has the ability to bring every material to the spotlight. This way, you can also showcase a design that you don’t normally go for as well! This will show your customers how flexible you can be. Trying out new things will keep the excitement up for everyone!

So, how does a styled shoot usually go? Party Crush Studio has had the constant privilege to work with talented women in the wedding and events industry. A project starts with a concept in which everyone has the ability to show off their products. This also includes other creative fields like bloggers and photographers as well. Styled shoot collabs would then find their way onto different social platforms so they can reach a wider audience and attract more buyers.

These are three basic things that you need to know about collaborations. In order to develop healthy and long-lasting relationships in business, you need to be willing to invest time, money, and effort. We promise that the payback will be worth it.

Xoxo,

Jeanette

Styled Shoot credits:

Designer, Studio, Textiles: Party Crush Studio

Photographer: Sarahi Hadden Photography

Florist: Le Bloomerie

Hair, Makeup & Bridal Lash extensión: Jess Glam

Speciality rentals: Lux Event Rentals

Signage & calligrapher: Hand Lettered By Tiffany

Paper Goods: Margaux Paperie

Dress: Lulus Weddings

Wedding Cake: Etta Avenue Cakes