The Best Props to Bring to a Photoshoot

Vintage & Nostalgic Vibes

• An old camera (I have one you can borrow)
• A vintage suitcase (Also available upon request)
• An old car, Jeep, van, or motorcycle
• A newspaper (Bonus points if it's a custom one!)

If you want your shoot to give off vintage or nostalgic vibes, these would be perfect! You can even bring all or some of these props to really sell the vintage look!

Romantic & Whimsical Touches

• Real or fake flowers
• A picnic basket
• A blanket or quilt
• A kite
• An umbrella (Great for rainy day couple sessions!)

Flowers add a soft, dreamy feel, whether you’re holding a bouquet or laying them around a picnic setup. A quilt or blanket is perfect for sitting poses, while a kite or umbrella can bring movement and a fun, playful element to your photos.

Party & Playful Props

• Disco ball (I have one you can use!)
• Balloons
• Sparklers
• Bubbles
• Cards or a board game

If you want to add a fun, celebratory feel to your session, these are great options. A disco ball reflects light in the coolest way, sparklers make evening sessions extra magical, and balloons add fun colors. A deck of cards or a board game is perfect for more relaxed, candid moments.

For the Sports & Outdoors Fans

• A baseball, football, cheer poms, or basketball
• A glove, bat, or jersey
• A hunting bow or fishing pole

If sports or the outdoors are a big part of your life, let’s make that part of your photos! Whether it’s tossing a football, holding your baseball glove, or incorporating your hunting or fishing gear, these props add a personal and meaningful touch to your session.

Accessories

• Sunglasses
• A hat

Simple, but effective. A stylish hat or sunglasses can make your photos feel effortless and give you something to interact with, which is great if you feel awkward posing.

For the Art Lovers

• A guitar
• Any musical instrument
• Your favorite books
• Paintings, paint brushes, & easel
• Your favorite records

If music, reading, or painting is a big part of your life, why not bring it into your session? Holding a book, flipping through pages, or even stacking a few favorites can add a personal touch. An artist painting in a field would make for such beautiful photos!

Final Thoughts: Props = Personality

Props aren’t just extra stuff, they help tell your story. You can bring as many or as few as you want, and you are certainly not confined to those on this list! These are just suggestions, and you don’t even need props to take a great photo, but they can add variety to your gallery!

Got a fun idea? Let’s make it happen!

Contact me today to talk about your dream session!

-Olivia