Weddings are nothing without a professional photographer at the ready with her camera, and what’s a wedding photo shoot without some props to light the whole thing up? Not only will adding props make your wedding a memorable event for you, but it will also allow your guests to have fun and take great photos at the event.
Read on to rack your brain for some amazing prop ideas that will add a textured layer to your photo shoot.
Flowers
This one goes without saying, of course. Flowers are a must-have on weddings, but it’s more than nosegays and bouquets and decor that they come handy in. They can be used as props too!
Whether you’re going all out and getting a photo booth or are going with a gorgeous floral wall as a backdrop, there’s so much versatility to this prop. You can either get a florist to help you with it, do it yourself, or ask your wedding photographer for ideas. After all, they’ve been to countless weddings already to know what’s trending!
Flower Petals
These are delicate and fancy props, ideal for a garden or backyard wedding. You can either arrange them in complex patterns or lay them about in an elaborate pathway or do pretty much what you want with them. Plus points if your photographer gets a picture when your bridesmaids throw the petals around!
Smoke Bombs
Easily found and available in a variety of colors, smoke bombs look super cool in wedding photos. Colorful and full of pomp, they’ll make you feel like a true star as you stand amidst the smoke in your magnificent wedding dress. It’ll also give you some amazing photos!
Fairy Lights
Last but not least, fairy lights are among some of the trendiest props being used across the board these days. Fairly lights are delicate, brilliantly lit strings of tiny bulbs that are perfect for a night-time photo shoot. They give off the illusion of a starry night, lighting you up with a soft glow, and making for a great prop for wedding photo shoots. True to their name, fairy lights can turn any photo shoot into a magical one.
Now that the Props are Out of the Way. . .
Now that you know which props you can use (and you’re free to imagine more!) it’s time to go ahead and contact a professional photographer. If you’re looking for one in Dallas, Fort Worth look no further than Lily Hayes. She offers affordable wedding photography Dallas, newborn photography, and family photo shoots and can incorporate any number of props thrown at her for your photos!