Earlier this summer I was chosen to shoot the Perennials’ Fall 2020 collection, a client whom I’ve worked with over the past 10 years or so in a variety of tricky shooting situations. But this time was a little different. Being in the early days of our Covid crisis in Texas, we were all a bit hesitant to get this shoot off the ground. How would we do it??

Any marketing strategist or business coach will tell you that during economic uncertainty the last thing you should do is stop or slow down your marketing. In fact, if your brand disappears from the landscape, people may assume you’re actually out of business. The smart business move is to continue to post on social media, use email marketing, and showcase your new work on your website and branded materials.

After an inspiring trip to Paris last winter, we are releasing 40 new limited-edition art prints of Stephen’s stunning photographs of the City of Lights. His architectural eye is evident in these new and exclusive shots, each of which adds a powerful design element to any space.

Join Stephen and Traci as they discuss how to craft an effective photoshoot, from finding the right photographer, pre-planning, styling tips, what editors are looking for now, show house secrets and all that goes into the shoot to make it a success! Also it’s not just about the shoot, you will also learn what to know and expect after the shoot, usage rights and social media etiquette.

A couple of months ago I was being interviewed on the SAID podcast with Jane Dagni, and at the end of the talk she asked me who some of my favorite designers were. At the top of my list was Thomas Pheasant.

Read more about this Thomas Pheasant portrait shoot at his home in Washington DC, in early 2020 by photographer Stephen Karlisch.

One of the highlights of shooting last year was getting the opportunity to work with Celerie Kemble again on the “Super Chic!” Park Avenue condo in NYC. Celerie brings a polished aesthetic to any project, and along with Project Designer Samantha Bisger they helped transform a traditional Park Avenue space into light filled tree-house.

Editor in Chief, Jane Dagmi with Designers Today podcast SAID, decided to take a more personal approach with Stephen Karlisch. The level of comfort you feel listening to this talk will keep you intrigued about learning more about Stephen’s journey. How he ended up in Dallas, shooting interiors, working on book projects, adding fine art and being sought out around the country.

Bronson is a one-namer. You know, like Bono or Beyonce. Not sure why I chose to lump him into the entertainer category, since he is usually on the other side of entertainment where the true genius tends to reside. He makes dreams come to life, and his imagination is only rivaled by his intensity to get shit done.

Photographer, Stephen Karlisch has been traveling the world for over 20 years on various assignments for interior designers, architects, and private commissions. Recently, he started printing out some of his favorite images created on these trips. Trained in architecture, and having lived all over the world as the son of a Navy pilot and officer,Stephen is retracing his roots through Europe to recapture the images of his childhood memories. Drawn to color, depth, texture and scale, you will see signs of his commercial work and architectural past blended together to go beyond the typical tourist photo, although shooting from the same perch as many have stood before.

Chad Dorsey is a gift in the design world. He's a breath of fresh air in a growing sea of sameness, pushing a narrative of masculine comfort, similar to his personality. When you are in one of Chad's homes, you just want to stay there because everything just feels right.

Do most interior designers know that they should be art directing their photoshoot? It’s interesting to me that some designers think they will hire a photographer and stylist for a shoot, tell him/her what shots they’re looking for, and then have the shots delivered exactly as they want with no more work involved. I always want to remind interior designers that this is your photo shoot, and that you need to art direct the day – exactly the same way that a shelter publication will when they shoot a project.

It isn’t often that people turn the lens around and focus on me – I’m used to being behind the camera directing the action. So it was fun to be featured in Aspire Home & Design Magazine ! …..

Designers Today focuses on the importance of interior photography for designers to gain new clients and getting published. Stephen Karlisch is among other expert creatives around the country sharing their best tips about the interior photography shoot to the design community.

A pre-scout usually helps me determine when the light will be best in any room of the house, so I’m prepared going in to maximize the natural light as much as possible, but then sometimes things change on the shoot day.

Scouting is one of the most important aspects of any of my shoots. I try to scout every single shoot now, its that important to me and for my clients.

Ever wondered how some feeds are so gorgeous and appealing to look at on Instagram? Having a good eye for a great shot is part of the magic of that appeal, but there are specific strategies you can leverage to ensure your pix get likes & your ‘gram following grows.