My top six photo props to add to your family photos

Time to get the photo props out!

Sometimes we find ourselves in a rut taking the same type of photos, even us photographers. In reality, it’s easy to do what we have always done without stopping to actually think before we take a photo. Granted, if you have children this can be difficult but give it a whirl, what’s the worst that can happen?

Here are my top six prop ideas that you can try at home.

Teddies and dolls:

It doesn’t matter how old you are, teddies and dolls can actually help to tell a story. You can stage a photo with them or else capture children at play with them. Furthermore, these photos are great to look back on in years to come when they have been made redundant to the bottom of the toy box or the loft!

Books:

If you house is anything like ours, books play a major part. We are encouraged to read to our children no end and so it’s a perfect story to capture. I love this picture of Mum and Dad reading to their sons and the set up of making them look like a pair of book ends was intentional!

Seasonal items:

This is definitely an easy one to forget but is an important part of childhood. Try and think out of the box and attempt action shots when you can. This is one of my favourite photos of Joseph and Victoria and brings back countless, wonderful memories.

Message boards or slogans:

I know this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but it is definitely mine! If you have slogans or boards around your house, investigate how creative you can be with them.

Mirrors:

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? An easy prop to forget about but one that we all have, it’s a definite in my book. Furthermore, it’s also an excellent way to practice selfies! (Why not take a look at my quick selfie guide here?)

Anything with meaning:

To conclude, I’ve purposefully left this one open. The only limitations that you have with props is your imagination so have an investigate around your house and experiment to your heart’s content.

I’d love to see how you get on so why not post a comment below and update us all?

Have a bit of fun with my top six household props to add to your family photos