Important Things to Consider When Shopping for Photo-Props

If your are about to ask us, what actually are photo-props then we are extremely sorry for you. Which world are you living in? Photo-props are a rage, these are essentials in every photo session now a days. Haven’t you noticed the large sized funky goggles or the big lip shaped candies in the insta/facebook pics of young boys and girls? Have the unique wedding pictures with replicas of iconic landmarks likes the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal at the backdrop also not caught your attention? Oh, well atleast those adorable pictures of newborns in fascinating baskets, chests or with life-size teddy bears would have made you have another look at them to admire the uniqueness?

Yes, we are sure now you are reminded of them all, and have already started pondering upon the great appeal such photo-props can add to a simple photograph and make it a masterpiece. So then, why not introduce the lovely element in your and your baby’s life as well. Given below are some important things you must consider when shopping for baby photo props:

- First and foremost, when buying photo-props for photo shoots with infants and toddlers, make sure that the props do not have sharp edges and not made of material like glass. These could be dangerous to the little ones, and may lead to uncalled accidents. Another thing, be cautious of using antique items as newborn baby photo-shoot props because these most often have lead paint, and can be dangerous in case of oral contact.

- Uniquely crafted baby baskets, treasure chests are one of the top picked photo-props for kids who can just about sit on their own. But while you decide to shop one for your toddler, besides making sure these have no sharp edges also look into the depth and design. These should not be too deep, and the design should be such that doesn’t entirely stop the child’s movements.

- Also very popular are hammock photo-props. While these will look endearing in the pictures with you little baby sleeping in them. You must pay attention to the strength of the rope or canvas it is made of. Also do look into the kind of mesh. It should be dense enough to not let any of your baby’s delicate body parts (especially fingers or toes) get entangled.

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- A child’s dress itself can become wonderful prop. For example, a vibrant tutu skirt with a matching headband can be used as an all-sufficient photo prop. So consider the option of buying your little girl a beautiful tutu dress while going through your shopping options. Add a fairy wand for more appeal.

- For baby boy, if you again don’t want to go for more fancier options, let the costume itself do it all for you. For instance, how about nothing else than his daddy’s tie. Hand it loosely round the child’s neck and let it fall down to cover him at the right places. Or make him wear some blingy trousers. You may go for some funky hats, or crowns too.

- Keep in your child’s age and ability to engage with the photo-props. For example, wooden blocks with the child’s initials may work better when the child can hold them, or can at least engage with them. For a newborn, props like hammocks, baskets, cradles are best suited as the child has to do nothing but lie in them to look adorable, and the beautiful baby photo prop will do the rest for the perfect picture.

There is a lot to experiment and while shopping for baby photo-props just let your creative side take the charge, and pick up the most innovative props to capture the most beautiful phase of your child’s growing up.