Stylist bio: Brett McCall

Brett McCall

What if your job required traveling, shopping, partying and hanging out on photo shoots everyday? Sign me up right?  When Erica and I attended the Kress event I was privileged enough to meet one of the most amazing stylists in the business, Brett McCall. I got some insight tips for up and coming stylists, and even myself!

Brett has been a stylist for over 15 years, although he was originally a publicist in New York. He has always loved shopping and fashion and decided a more creative outlet would be a better job for him. The best and worst part of his job he says is"I am by nature a creative person and there are so few fields where a person can be truly creative and appreciated for innovation and individuality, and the worst part, is trying to satisfy a client that doesn't know what they want and isn't confident enough to just let me and the rest of the team do our jobs." 

He primarily does print work for Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, BeBe, Saatchi and dozens of smaller retailers and ad agencies. His greatest career accomplishment is seeing an AD he styled on a Billboard in Times Square. Being that he has been a professional in the business he was able to give a few pointers for those who want to enter the world of styling. 

His advice is "Lose the attitude".  This is not all about you.  There is a pecking order with the photographer at the top and the production assistant and the assistant stylist somewhere near the bottom.  You are part of a team.  What we really accomplish is based in large part on our ability to work with other people.  This is not a job for a prima donna or someone who has a hard time working with others. Each job you walk in and you are immediately part of a team with one goal, to produce the highest quality images.  Don't gossip about other people on the crew and don't burn bridges." Thanks Brett for the great advice!