Prop Ideas For Your Branding Session
enhancing your photos
You are the star of the show when it comes to your branding session, but incorporating unique props can absolutely help level up photos.
Branding clients oftentimes struggle with selecting which props make sense to include in their branding session.
I get it. It’s kind of like picking out your outfits. You want everything not only to look cohesive, but also to accurately reflect you and your business.
Below, you’ll find some helpful tips on how to select props that are authentic to both you and your brand. It’s a pretty long list, and you certainly don’t have to use all of these ideas, but I hope it helps to get those creative juices flowing!
Show Off Your Daily Routines
This may or may not be applicable to your brand, but think about your daily routines and if there are elements that make sense including in your photos. Some ideas might be:
Reading
Journaling
Meditation
Exercising
Taking supplements
Doing your makeup
Favorite Foods and Drinks
Food and drink connect us all - so this is an easy way to engage with your audience on an emotional level. Some props in this category might be:
Coffee or Tea
Kombucha
Wine/Champagne in pretty glasses
Cocktails
Your favorite dessert
A homemade recipe
Smoothie or juice
Tools of the Trade
Even if you work completely virtual or in a service-based business, you can include your work tools as props in your branding session such as:
Laptop
Phone
iPad/Tablet
Notebook
Calendar/Planner
Pen/Pencils/Markers
Contracts
Keys
Camera
Essential Oils
Utensils
Flowers
Scissors
Let’s Get Personal
Incorporating items you adore or highlighting things you are passionate about doing/supporting in your free time is a great way to add meaningful props in your branding sessions.
Favorite books
Your pets
Family members
A hobby
Favorite sports team
Family/cultural heirloom
Playful Accessories
The sky's the limit here, so let your personality shine when it comes to including playful accessories into your branding session.
Hats
Sunglasses/Glasses
Balloons/Confetti*/Poppers - These are especially great for a “celebration photo” to announce your next big offering, business milestone, etc. Look for tissue paper confetti which photographs the best.
Bike/Scooter
Beach bag
Picnic basket
Colorful blanket to sit on outside
Umbrella
Statement fashion pieces
Are you feeling inspired? Because I sure am!
I hope these prop ideas help you to realize that there are hundreds of simple ways you can personalize your photos. You don’t have to go out and buy a bunch of new stuff, use this list to intentionally look at your life and business and choose the pieces that make the most sense for your brand.
Want to explore what props make the most sense for you? Contact me here.