STAGE IT!

One soggy Sunday afternoon, I decided to bring in a little piece and do a quick before shot. 

Typical, dimly lit, unstaged before picture. I always equate them to the weight loss ads that show the before person poorly dressed, poorly posed, and sad looking. Not a lot of effort goes into a before shot. 

Obviously there is a little bit of damage. It's thirsty old wood that has been a little neglected. But Something felt wrong about slathering it and paint and beating the crap out of it just for the sake of being shabby. Maybe I should give it a chance and see how it looks just as it is.

 

 A quick coat of oil and vinegar....it's not a salad I know, but it works! It photographs well and looks lovely without a drop of paint.

Some handy accessories and a little staging prove that maybe some things are better unpainted.

 

It's over 100 years old and hasn't been painted yet...that's something!