So we've been making props that allow us to create interesting, creative, and sometimes dramatic photos without losing the ability to let the kid be a kid.
Many times flowers bought for little girls are so BIG that they overtake the entire photo. I'll admit I've been guilty of using this type of prop before. So instead, I had local shop Glorified Rubbish make us some custom flowers that are small so that they add a bit of color but don't take away from the baby.
{Order your own custom bows and flowers from Glorified Rubbish: Click Here... and be sure to 'like' her page too!}
See the blanket they are laying on? That textured prop was made by my very dear friend - and she is making lots more in different colors too!
We did jump on the bow-tie band-wagon and had fun making some bows that will work in little girls hair or as bow-ties for the boys!
Other projects and antique finds have included a vinyl posing puck (easy clean-up from newborns), colorful wraps for newborns, and a rustic crate and trunk for the kiddos to play on.
See some of our new props in use:
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| Props: Baby is laying on the vinyl posing puck, newborn wrap |
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| Props: Antique trunk, burlap |
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| Props: Apple crate, burlap, textured blanket, newborn wrap |
If you are looking to bring some of your own props to a shoot keep the size in mind and ask yourself:
Do you want the photo to be all about the prop, or all about your precious child?
Bring on the babies and kiddos!!!
Smiles,
The LBP Team
Laura Borkenhagen Photography
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