Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The best props for children's portraits

Photographs are to be cherished forever. Parents love to freeze those cute expressions of their kids, which would let them relive those moments in future. As photos are meant to be archived, it becomes vital to make them look great. For this, not just subject of the photograph, attention has to be paid on the outfits and the props as well. Below discussed are some of the props that would add “WOW” factor to your child photographs.

Bubbles: No kid would dislike playing with bubbles. Chasing and popping up bubbles is all time favorite of all kids. You can get a bubble making machine from a local party supply store and let bubble float around your subject. This would help you to get some amazing expressions from your child.

Baskets: They are perfect for infants. You can also opt for a baby bassinet or a wagon for newborn portraits.

Kids Bathtub: Babies love to play in water, hence using a bathtub as a prop would add a cute effect to the photographs. For bath time themes, floating bubbles would definitely add a splash to the portraits.

Chairs: Contemporary props for child portraits, chairs are perfect for serious images. You can find wicker butterfly chairs as a standard prop for child photography in studios. They are economical and can be availed from thrift stores.

Bean Bag Chairs: These props give immense posing potentials for child portraits, be it an infant, a toddler, or a teenager. They are great for indoor as well as outdoor photo sessions and are affordable options too.

Garden Bench: If you like to add a classical touch to your child portraits, then no prop can be as good as a garden bench. You can find a huge collection of garden benches in wood, metal, and plaster in the garden supply stores. Fake ivy blends well with garden benches, and you can expect amazing end-results.

Large Alphabetic/Number Blocks: They are one of the traditional child portraiture props. You can find these in galore in the hobby supply stores. If you have ample free time, you can create a block using sturdy craft boxes. Kids sitting next to or on the block make an excellent portraiture.

Mirror: Mirror is an amazing prop for portraits. You don't have to break your head to find the best ways to place a mirror. Just set it on the floor and make your kids lie down on his/her stomach now let your camera flick.

Small Pedestals: Young or older kids, pedestals are among the finest props for portraits. Younger ones can sit on a pedestal (kept at an angle), whereas the grownups can lean on it.

Kid's Favorites: Kids always have a favorite; say a book or a stuffed animal. Allowing them to have their favorites during the photo session would yield astounding results.

Not just the above listed, pets, musical instruments, and vehicles can also work well as children's photography props. A bit of personal touch to the properties would add extra splash to your children's portraits.

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