Ideas for Photography Props

Photographers offer props to capture different poses in their pictures.

Props in a photograph can create a setting and mood of the subject. Props can also tell a lot about a person and their their personality. Choosing the right props for a photo will depend on the person, and the reason for taking the photo. If a special occasion is being remembered through photography props, the goal is for viewers to understand the occasion without being told what it is.

Stuffed Animals

Bring your child's favorite stuffed animal to use as a prop.

Stuffed animals are used as props in photography. When a baby or small child hold a stuffed animal, it could represent their love for toys. When an older child holds a stuffed animal, it can display their innocence. Stuffed animals can also be holiday appropriate. For example, a stuffed bunny will signify Easter in a picture. Others will interpret the date of the picture through the holiday stuffed animal prop expressed.

Flowers

Bring your favorite flowers with you to your photo shoot.

Flowers can be used in the foreground and background of a picture. Wedding pictures will often have brides holding a bouquet of flowers. Roses are symbolic of love, and can be used for pictures of two people in love. Flowers in the background of a picture can symbolize spring time, and nice weather. Flowers can also show a person's positive and happy attitude. Flowers are a beautiful part of nature, and can be identified with the beauty of a person.

Numbers

Have children hold a toy number representing how old they are.

Numbers are a descriptive photography prop. A number can represent the age of a child. A number can also represent the year that a picture is taken. The numbers representing a year are appropriate for graduation pictures. Numbers can be statues in a variety of sizes next to the subject. They can also be displayed on a curtain behind the subject or subjects of a photo. Numbers can be held by photo subjects, or displayed around them in a photo.

Seating Options

Choose a stool for seating that will not be visible in pictures.

Seating options are props for photography. If multiple people are being photographed in the same picture, seating will provide help with height differences. Taller people will sit to lower their height, and people shorter in height can sit to raise their height. A couch will provide a closeness of people at the same level. A chair will allow for a mother or father to hold their baby comfortably during a photo. Smaller children will sit straighter in chairs with backs to improve their posture.

References

• Rich Beginnings Photography: Advice For Your Session

Resources

• Photography Props: Featured Products