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Welcome to the Chasing Stone blog! We’re so glad you’re here. Our story began in 2018 with a simple need for a portable, textured, stone-like styling surface. This idea quickly grew into the vibrant and diverse collection of backdrops and styling surfaces you see today. Each piece is inspired by my deep love and fascination for the natural world.

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How to Style Stunning Flat Lays for Florists (Step-by-Step)

You've just finished designing the most beautiful bridal bouquet. The colors are perfect, the texture is divine, and every bloom is placed with intention. Now comes the moment that separates good florists from great ones: styling your work in a way that captures its beauty. Flat lay styling isn't just about arranging flowers on a surface. It's about telling the story of your artistry, attracting dream clients, and creating images that reflect the quality of your work. Whether you're styling bouquets for a photographer at a wedding, creating content for Instagram, or preparing portfolio pieces, understanding how to compose and style flat lays will transform how your floral designs are captured.

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Chasing Stone Discount Code: Save 10% on Premium Photography Backdrops and Styling Mats

Looking for a Chasing Stone discount code? Use CHASINGSTONE at checkout to save 10% on all styling mats and photography backdrops. As photographers, we've all been there: beautiful venue, terrible carpet. Perfect couple, harsh lighting. Gorgeous details, ugly background. That's exactly why I created Chasing Stone. Our rollable styling mats and photography backdrops solve the everyday problems that slow you down. No more fighting bad lighting because you can't move your setup. No more wasting time searching for decent backgrounds. No more compromising on quality because the getting-ready room isn't photoshoot-ready. Whether you're shooting wedding details, product flatlays, portraits, or headshots, Chasing Stone products transform any space into a professional studio in under 5 minutes. Every surface is handmade in California, designed specifically for photographers on the go. Use discount code CHASINGSTONE to save 10% and see why professional photographers worldwide trust Chasing Stone for consistently beautiful results.

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Behind the Scenes: How to Style a Wedding Invitation Suite

Beautifully styled invitation suite photos don't happen by accident. They're the result of intentional decisions about placement, layering, spacing, and composition. Learn the exact styling techniques professional wedding photographers use to create stunning invitation suite flat lays in minutes, from choosing the perfect surface to mastering composition principles and adapting your approach for different stationery aesthetics.

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The Ultimate Flat Lay Photography Guide for Wedding Photographers

Master the art of flat lay photography with this comprehensive guide for wedding photographers. Discover professional styling techniques, efficient workflows, and the essential tools you need to create stunning detail shots in under 15 minutes—even in challenging venue conditions.

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