Seasonal at Buena · Fall 2026
The Making of
The GVNG Tree
Meet our fall photography installation and see how you can use it during your next studio session.
01 · The installation
A seasonal setting with room to make it yours.
The GVNG Tree combines preserved floral texture, warm brown draping and sculptural ghostwood beneath Buena Vista Studio’s north-facing natural light.
It was designed for portraits, couples, families and branding sessions while keeping the rest of the studio available throughout your reservation.
Why photographers will appreciate it
More variety from one reservation.
Use the installation for a full gallery or capture a few seasonal images before moving to another part of the studio.
Ready to photograph
Spend less time building a set and more time working with your clients.
Flexible compositions
Create a close, centered frame or open the arrangement for larger groups.
More than one look
The windows, movable cyc wall, curtains and open floor remain available.
The studio right now
The installation does not take over the room.
The GVNG Tree occupies one dedicated area while leaving the windows, movable cyc wall and open floor available for additional looks.
02 · Set it your way
Two arrangements. One installation.
Choose a balanced centered composition or move the brown curtain stand to create a wider asymmetrical frame.
A centered, balanced frame
Keep the brown drapes and installation centered for portraits, couples and smaller groups.
A wider, open composition
Move the brown curtain stand to the left to create more room for families and full-body portraits.
The system was moved forward so the curtains can be drawn in front of the movable cyc wall while still using natural light from the windows on the right.
The rug is stored rolled up behind the brown curtain stand if you would like to use it during your session.
03 · Behind the installation
Built one layer at a time.
Ghostwood sourced through Facebook Marketplace
Curtain system installed on the rolling mount
Final installation and knowing when to stop
04 · The materials
The working materials list.
A practical overview for photographers and creatives developing a seasonal installation of their own.
Structure and support
- 4.5-foot ghostwood log
- Old box for the base
- Chicken wire
- Floral foam
- Green floral wire
- Clear fishing line
- Ceiling hooks
- Black zip ties
- Wire cutters
- Rocks for stability
Foliage and floral texture
- Artificial eucalyptus
- Burgundy willow leaves
- Plum cimicifuga foliage
- Fall bauhinia branches
- Cream hanging stems
- Preserved floral pieces
Finishing pieces
- Brown draping
- Flameless candles
- Metal vessels
- Wooden seating
- Optional fall rug
Local sourcing note
Flor Keeps
Flor Keeps offers preserved florals and organic textures for photographers, stylists and set designers. With locations in Austin and Dallas, it is worth the trip when you want natural variation without relying entirely on fresh flowers.
Preserved floral texture for installations, styling and creative projects.
Visit Flor Keeps →Available through October 31, 2026
Photograph The GVNG Tree.
Bring your photographer and creative direction. We’ll provide the natural-light studio and seasonal setting.
Reserve the studio →
Buena Vista Studio
Natural-light photography studio
Downtown San Antonio
