New Props!

I had an awesome day finding new props! I have been searching online such as ebay and craigslist and just can't find anything worth what is being ask for an item. Plus actual "props" cost well over $20+ depending on what you are looking for! I have been wanting the barnwood floor SO bad but the actual mat costs anywhere from $40 - $100+ and well, I'm just starting out and can't do that! So I found an awesome alternative! At a local school supply store (Teacher's Exchange) they had this Fadeless Barn Board paper! It looks awesome! I will have to wait for a pic with one of the girls on it but so far I am loving it and it was only $8 for a huge roll!! Now it is paper so I realize it wont last forever but hey, for now it gets the job done!

I also hit up a local thrift shop and was able to get about 5 baskets that I'm going to use in some newborn shots (all were less than $3), a really cool red stoll $5, and and ottoman for $2!!! Yes I was freaking out! In fact I used my good looks and charm to get this at that price! haha... yeah right, there was an old man in the back room sorting and I just happen to see it on top of the pile and I said "oh I'd love that how much?" and he said "how bout $2" SOLD!! I used a piece of fabric that I had originally purchased for a backdrop but felt it was a little too busy and HOT GLUED this to this old ottoman!! So all in all... I spent $2 on the ottoman, plus $6 on the fabric and maybe $0.50 on glue!! Wow... plus if this fabric gets old or I just want something different hot glue is quick and easy to rip right off!! It was my best find yet!

I have a few shoots lined up within the next month and am so excited to use my new items! OH I almost forgot, I also got a cute little old case (in the photos) for $3... saw that the second I wanted in the store and said to myself, you are MINE! I'm tellin' ya I spent less than $30 on props today where you can spend that on one basket or "professional prop" online! So check out those thrift stores and yard sales!!

Ashley

Photography Prop



So I am new to photography but I am seeing again and again these cute little flower hair pieces. I looked to get one myself but they were anywhere from $15-$30+ and well... I'm cheap! I also use to sew so I have a lot of craft stuff just around the house. I went into my old box of fabric and found a teal & white piece of fabric and thought it would look awesome with my new backdrop. I made the flowers which turned out SO stinkin' cute and then I realized that I need some "fluff" I didn't have any tulle or anything but I had an old dress that my daughter had outgrown and I was going to sell it on ebay but I probably wont make but a $1 or so on so I cut the under skirt out along with the tulle on top of the dress and used it. It turned out SO good! I'm attaching a pic, it's on top of the bird cage. I want to get a photo of it on my daughter but she's still napping so I'll get it later. I was SO pleased at how it turned out and it cost me... well nothing! I would think that if you had to go buy all the materials you wouldn't spend more than $3-$5! I want to go get some cute buttons and do another. I just got a black and white backdrop as well and want to do a black and white piece like this as well. Has anyone ever made their own hair pieces/ props anything like that?

About Me

Hello and Welcome to my Blog!

This is not my first blog ever but my first photography blog ever!

My name is Ashley. I live in Central Florida and am tring my hand at photography.

For now it's just a fun hobby!

I wanted a place where I can display my work and get great feedback from others.

Feel free to join and please leave any and all comments you may have.

Practice makes perfect so I'm always up for all advice.

Thanks for visiting my site and I look forward to seeing you around on my blog!

Ashley