Okay, so you’re planning your branding photo shoot.
You have your location picked and know how awesome you’re going to feel in your outfits! (and if you still need help with that part Click Here)
Then there’s the props. The what?
The things that you bring to your photo shoot to help you show your personality, share yourself and your business in different ways and give you something to do that’s not just staring into the camera!
Things like a hat, glasses, sunglasses, shoes, jacket, blazer, purse or a bag can be super versatile props to use!
Obviously you can wear these things, but you can also take them off or put them on, hold them, toss them (mostly the hats), move, twirl!
There are so many ways to use these in your photo shoot! Show your personality by peeking behind a book or hold a stacks of books in front of you.
Relaxing on the couch reading, writing in your planner or flipping through a magazine.
They can also be in your photos but not the star. Have them in the background as a pop of color
This is also a great way to bring your brand colours in!
Another great way to bring your colours into your photos!
Bring your favourite snack or drink! Bonus if you have an on-brand coloured bowl or glass to put it in.
Not like a hammer (unless you actually use that in your business), but the things that you use regularly in your business and with your clients.
This can be as simple as your laptop, but if you want to bring something that tells more of you then think of your client experience and what you use to create that.
If you wear makeup it can be fun to get shots of you putting on lipstick or blush or doing your nail polish.
You can do it in a playful, fun way or in a confident, boss way.
Depending on your business it can be fun to get photos of you putting your hair up with an on-brand clip, scrunchie or headband.
Use blank ones if you want to be able to add text to them later or write things on them while taking photos.
Choose ones in your brand color family and stick them to the wall or desk.
Celebration photos are always a good idea!
Bring a cake, cupcake with candle, balloons, champagne or confetti.
Confetti tips:
You can bring in a few simple holiday props for different seasons if that’s something that fits in with your brand and marketing.
Here are some ways to bring different holiday props to your brand shoot:
Okay, yes people and pets aren’t technically props, but having your bestie or someone you know really well come to your shoot can be super fun and help you relax.
I they’re up for it you can use them as a client or someone to talk with to help get those real-life natural photos.
Ask then to wear colours that compliment your outfits and give them a heads up if they’re going to be in photos too!
Tip: if you're going to bring little kids or a pet along then definitely bring another person to be with them when they're not in the photos.
If you’re looking for more ideas click below to get my free Branding Photo Shoot Prop Guide!