We all know how much I love taking my own stock style photography at home. Using the things you already have in your house, you can create beautiful, versatile photos for use on your social media, print collateral and of course, your website. The best part is that it will be entirely unique to you and your business. No more deja vu, seeing your photo over and over again on other peoples' branding!
So without further ado; here's more than 50 prop ideas you can use for your next photoshoot - most of which you will already have in your house!
- Cosy blankets
- Cushions and pillows
- Dogs and cats! (I wish I had this one!)
- Cute patterned tea towels
- Long socks
- Teapots and coffee pots
- Tea and coffee
- Mugs
- Kitschy coasters and magnets
- Wine glasses (preferably full of wine)
- Mobile phone
- Spare cameras
- Laptop
- Stuffed animals and figurines
- Headphones / earphones
- Reading glasses / sunglasses
- Christmas, Birthday and New Years' decorations
- Candles
- Crystals
- Flowers (buy some fake ones if you don’t always have fresh ones about!)
- Plants, plants and more plants
- Photos, framed pictures and prints
- Macrame wall hangings
- Knitting, crochet, and cross stitch
- Mirrors
- Crockery
- Pestle and mortar
- Food trays
- Slogan t-shirts
- Tote bags
- Hats (especially the big floppy kind)
- Scarves
- Apples, oranges, limes and lemons
- Fresh herbs
- Chocolate!
- Books, newspapers and magazines
- Notebooks and other stationery
- Pens and pencils
- Fairy lights
- Branches, leaves and sticks (OK this may require a forage in the garden)
- Keepcups, reusable picnic cutlery, stainless steel water bottles
- Rings, earrings and necklaces
- Wristwatches
- Nail polish and makeup
- Snacks (a plate of cookies is always good)
- Letter boards and lightboxes
- Scrabble tiles
- Cards Against Humanity answers
- Puzzles and board games
- Playing cards
- Yoga mats
- Bean bag chairs
- Fold out traditional style paper fan
- Your lunch
- Alcohol bottles (with or without alcohol; probably depends on your audience)
- Wrapping paper
- Fireplace
With just a bit of imagination, and a touch of creativity, you can create beautiful images in the comfort of your own home. Use them over and over again, safe in the knowledge that nobody else's branding is quite like yours!
Any props I've missed? Let me know your ideas below!
Cheers,
Laura x
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