Photography Props that you need in your life

Photography Props to make your photos even better

Photography Props to make your photos even better

 

Updated: 2019

Where can I buy that crystal ball thing? I hear this ALL the time! Here is your answer!

This is a list of props with a few links to purchase them!* I own most of these and can honestly say, when I use one of these props, the photo gets a whole lot more interesting!

I added photos of each item by some incredibly talented photographers! Check out their work by clicking on each featured image.

 

Crystal Ball

Large - Small

Fairy Lights @bryanadamc

Fairy Lights @bryanadamc

Crystal Ball @andy.c.photography

Crystal Ball @andy.c.photography

Smoke Bombs

multipack - white - yellow - red - purple - green - blue

Steel Wool

Steel Wool - @nickbellinger

Steel Wool - @nickbellinger

@butch_locsin_from_la photo by @franks.pov

@butch_locsin_from_la photo by @franks.pov

Pixel Stick

or something similar

Photo Credit @xrissvlad

Photo Credit @xrissvlad

Light Painting @leeyikkeat

Light Painting @leeyikkeat

Picture Frame

Mirror

(all different sizes and styles)

Mirror @skylerbocciolatt

Mirror @skylerbocciolatt

Frame @annamcnaughty

Frame @annamcnaughty

Sunglasses

Mason Jar @cinnaavox

Mason Jar @cinnaavox

Sunglasses @twice.twice

Sunglasses @twice.twice

Objects found in nature

Extra lens or Magnifying glass

magnify Glass @kankankavee

magnify Glass @kankankavee

Leaf @yayitsyanan

Leaf @yayitsyanan

Flashlight

Umbrella

Umbrella @michaelste

Umbrella @michaelste

Arches @jude_allen

Arches @jude_allen

Lamps

Glitter

Glitter @bryanadamc

Glitter @bryanadamc

Lamp @jimmy2take

Lamp @jimmy2take

Polaroid film

Sparklers

Sparklers @bryanadamc

Sparklers @bryanadamc

Joshua Tree @annamcnaughty

Joshua Tree @annamcnaughty

 

Adding props to photos adds an element of surprise and creativity. It makes the photo fun and is an easy way for you to put a little of "yourself" into the image. This list is just a suggestion, the possibilities are limitless.  What props can you use that aren't on this list that are purely your own?

*may contain affiliate links - these are items I have purchased and can strongly recommend

 
 
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