Saturday, October 5, 2013

Picking Photo Props


Believe it or not, you have so many fun photo props just laying around your house. If you choose to coordinate props during your photo shoot, here are some fun and easy options.

Flowers
Children's Toys
Balloons
Baby Blocks
Game Board Pieces
Sashes, Scarfs and Quilts
Mommy or Daddy's Clothes on Little One (e.g. Tie, Heels, Pearls, Hats, etc)
Uniform Pieces (Great for firefighters, police, military, athletes, etc)
Party or Name Banners (i.e. It's a Boy!, Happy Birthday, etc)
Pets
Food (i.e. Pumpkins, Watermelon, Birthday Cake, etc)
Boxes, Baskets and Wagons
Antique Furniture
Shoes (i.e. Baby shoes, Boots, Moccasins, etc)
Graduation Tassel
Cars (Both real, models and toys)
Books
Chalk
And more....

You never have to spend a dime! My favorite props always end up happening organically in the shoot. For example, a kiddo playing with a pine cone, a family lounging on a fresh pile of fall leaves, a new engagement ring admired... Those naturally beautiful moments that I have the privilege of capturing.