Styling Made Simple Class (AUSTIN)

STYLING MADE SIMPLE

 with Shtooka Atelier

STYLING MADE SIMPLE

Step beyond photography and into the world of creative styling. This hands-on workshop is designed for photographers who want to elevate their shoots, create unforgettable concepts, and offer clients a luxury editorial experience without relying on expensive designer wardrobes.

In this immersive class, students will learn how to style and construct stunning gowns, dresses, and custom garments using simple, affordable materials like staplers, ribbon, safety pins, fabric manipulation techniques, and creative layering. Whether a piece is too small, too large, outdated, or incomplete, you’ll discover how to transform it into something extraordinary for the camera.

This class teaches photographers how to:

• Build dramatic gowns and editorial looks from everyday materials
• Adjust clothing sizes seamlessly for different body types
• Make garments versatile so they can be reused across multiple themes and shoots
• Style one piece in several unique ways for maximum portfolio variety
• Create high-end visual impact on a budget
• Develop signature styling techniques that make their work stand out

Students won’t just watch — they’ll create. This experience includes live hands-on styling and shooting opportunities, allowing participants to build real portfolio content during class. By the end of the workshop, photographers will walk away with professionally styled images ready to use for marketing, social media, websites, and attracting future clients.

The class also provides:

• Complete shopping lists
• Styling supply checklists
• Behind-the-scenes workflow guidance
• Creative direction tips
• Portfolio-building experience
• Real-world techniques photographers can immediately add as a premium service to their shoots

This is more than a styling class — it’s an opportunity to expand your artistry, increase your value as a photographer, and learn how to create breathtaking editorial imagery with creativity instead of costly resources.

Perfect for photographers, creatives, content creators, and visual artists ready to turn imagination into wearable art.

BIO:

Originally from Warsaw, Poland, Paulina Gwaltney is a stylist and photographer with a passion for helping fellow creatives elevate their work — beautifully and affordably. She's known for teaching photographers how to create powerful, styled portraits without breaking the bank. Paulina is an accredited Master Photographer with The Portrait Masters and her work has been featured in Edith Magazine, Fine Lifestyles Santa Fe & Albuquerque, and Rangefinder Magazine. As an instructor, Paulina simplifies the creative process into manageable steps.  Her teaching style is patient, intuitive, and highly focused on her students’ individual learning styles and creative goals. Many attendees have gone on to apply and even expand upon her methods in their own work.