I am a big fan of ‘natural’ photographs – and by that I mean unposed and unguarded. But sometimes, a little planning can go a long way. Sometimes, a couple of well placed ‘props’ can go a long way!
1. Little hands love to hold things, whether that is other little hands or something they can cart around. When their hands are busy holding things, they’re not, um, scratching and picking, um, other things!
2. Special moments deserve special photographs. I knew this would more than likely be the last photo shoot I would do of my daughter and her 3 very best friends for quite some time, as they graduated and headed off to different universities. I wanted something that represented not only this watershed moment in their lives, but the sheer fun they bring to just about everything they do together. Enter: a big bunch of balloons!
3. Make a special photo even more special: a blank canvas is a great prop – you can snap your photograph and add your graphics or sentiment later:
Before:
After:
Have you used props in any of your photos?
My challenge to you is, give it a try and once you do, scrapbook it of course!
Supplies: Overlays by Vol 25., Cardstock, Patterned Paper, Thickers, Dimensional Sticker and Pop Dots by American Crafts.
Have a great Monday! I'll be back on Wednesday with more tips and tricks!
~ Catherine
Great LO and photos! Love the idea of props!
Posted by: Kathy (krolski) | March 07, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Love your layout!!
And the canvas idea is genius :)
Posted by: Mary Jo | March 07, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Love the ideas here! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sandi Weaver | March 07, 2011 at 10:31 AM
These are fantastic! Thank you very much! :o)
Posted by: Nancy | March 07, 2011 at 10:35 AM
As always, brilliant ideas, Kathy! Thanks so much, I will definitely try the canvas idea :)
Posted by: Lee Currie | March 07, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Awesome! If only I had people so willing to let me take/to take my pictures...
Posted by: Friederike | March 07, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I love the "blank canvas." The end result is very cool!
Props can work well with pets, too. Here's my favorite...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39142590@N07/4630773459/
Posted by: Margy Eastman | March 07, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Great photos! Thanks for the great tips, must try this some time :O)
Posted by: Glynis | March 07, 2011 at 11:58 AM
love this idea; it looks so simple, but I'm not so sure it is?? TFS
Posted by: Susan Mac | March 07, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Beautiful, as always Kathy!
Posted by: melanie | March 07, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Thanks ladies! Margy that photo is gorgeous! Sue, yes! It's that easy :)
Posted by: KathyT | March 07, 2011 at 04:32 PM
I love the blank canvas idea too. And the layout... your work is beautiful, as always. <3
Posted by: Barb | March 07, 2011 at 04:42 PM
great pictures and layouts!!
thanks for all the great tips :)
Posted by: Nancy L. | March 07, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Great photos Kathy! Thanks for the tips and the inspiration!
Posted by: rosien | March 07, 2011 at 07:44 PM
The picture of those little kids is precious!!! The idea of using props is a great one and I've done it a few times before. Great photos and great lay outs!! Thanks for the inspiration and reminder!! Now if I could get my cats to cooperate!!
Posted by: Lesa | March 08, 2011 at 05:52 AM
I will defeintly take this challenge. Thanks so much for the inspiration and sharing. Pictures really do make your pages sing!
Posted by: jill | March 08, 2011 at 07:31 AM
I haven't used props but would love to start! Your pics are amazing and fabulous layout!
Posted by: Anne Marie B | March 08, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Excellent.
Great memories to have.
Posted by: Donna Rawbone | March 08, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Lovin' that canvas idea!
Posted by: Monika Wright | March 08, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Great Ideas!!!
Posted by: Kelsey | March 08, 2011 at 09:54 AM
These are beautiful layouts and photographs!
Posted by: Kelly Rose | March 08, 2011 at 11:35 AM
What great ideas....thanks!
Posted by: Linda Rodgers | March 08, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Beautiful pictures & super idea!
Posted by: Roxx.T | March 08, 2011 at 02:54 PM