Holiday Backgrounds and props

[AmpedPhoto]

Ok I am in need to start getting my holiday session backdrops and props. Can anyone make any recommendation or have samples of what they have done in the past. I really want clients to be happy with there studio shots, thanks everyone

[asysin2leads]

I wrapped some empty boxes in various colors of wrapping paper. I kept it a solid color so that the pattern didn't look bad. Put a bow on the box and there you go. For our daughter (3 weeks), I bought some fake snow from JoAnn Fabrics and put her on a black background and got some snow shots. I think a baby in a diaper and little knit snow cap surrounded by fake snow is cute. At least that's what my wife told me I think is cute. I bought a pre-lit Christmas tree last year after the season was over for about 50% off. Haven't set that up yet for shots. I'm trying to find a backdrop to use this year, though.

[vince396]

At least that's what my wife told me I think is cute.

That's funny.

Have you tried backdropoutlet.com? I know there's mixed reviews on them, but they've been good to me.

I also prefer simple backgrounds and to use props. It's just more cost effective for me. I bought some giant plastic round Christmas ornaments for $3 each the other day. I've also used a ton of fake presents much like an earlier poster.

These are all from a marathon shoot I did this weekend. If it was in my studio, I would have had a Christmas tree in the background.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/3001281029_2de6184aee.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/3002117330_748f31ce2b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3002117214_6ec5329167.jpg

[valentinephoto]

I have a "pink holiday" photo set for my studio as a bonus look with all photoshoot booked in November and December. I used a pink background, a pink christmas tree (which I purchased a Big Lots), and bought a bunch of different pink colored fabrics to wrap empty boxes and use as presents. I think I spent about $50 on the tree and $50 on fabric and I already had the boxes. I also bought some pink and silver ornaments to use too - which I got at Big Lots too.

Although my studio is glamour/boudoir/pin-up based and not family portraits, so I don't know how well my pink holiday photo set would work in a portrait setting, but going to stores like Big Lots and Jo-Ann Fabrics can do wonders on creating a great photo set. It's all about how you pull it all together.

Also, don't be afriad to look at thrift shops! They normally have a holiday section set up this time of year and you can get a TON of props, costumes, etc. really really cheap!

[AmpedPhoto]

thanks everyone, looks like I need to start wrapping from presents, put up the fake tree, and find some big old ornaments. Thanks again and ill post my setup once it unfolds

[sevillafox]

I'd stay away from the shiny ornaments....every time someone posts a pic with those you can see everything in them...lights, photog, etc.

[dalia]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3085511030_e2d55c11e8.jpg?v=0

[KAD]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3085511030_e2d55c11e8.jpg?v=0

Dalia- That is adorable!