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10 Unique, Simple Props to Make Engagement Shoots “WOW” Worthy

By, May 31, 2011

An engagement shoot is all about creativity! It doesn’t have to be posed and formal, although we would suggest a few portraits as well. It makes Mom and Dad happy too ;) This is an opportunity to showcase your personalities, while showing your love for each other. Whether you’re going for a romantic setting in nature, a goofy shoot with lots of color, or working with a contemporary backdrop, the right prop can add a special touch that makes your engagement photos memorable. Props can be easy to come by – you can find and use simple items that you see everyday. We seek inspiration in almost anything, from fruit at a farmers market, to a tea set in an antique shop, to a pile of leaves in nature. The possibilities are endless!

1. BUBBLE GUM

San Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography captures popping bubble gum on face and laughing during engagement photo shoot in San Diego
Aaron of True Photography: “Anna and Ryan are a fun couple, so we wanted to make sure we captured their goofiness. Whether it was Anna popping bubbles in Ryan’s face, or the two of them cruising down the street on a tiny child’s bicycle and rollerblades, we were able to encompass their personalities in a creative and colorful way.”

2. A CIGARSan Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography during a night shot on a bridge smoking a cigar for a cool effect

Aaron of True Photography : “To create the mood lighting was everything. We back-lit the image to create a nice rim. We didn’t want to over-pose the shot, as there was already plenty of mood with the environment. If we over-posed the shot, it would have quickly gone from cool to cheesy. Linda and Steven definitely pulled off the look :) “

 

More Fun Ideas…

3. A SIGNSan Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography captures couple in front of red barn with a sign as a prop

4. PICTURE FRAMESSan Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography captures John Spanos, Director of College Scouting for the San Diego Chargers, playing with empty frames during engagement shoot

5. A BALLOONSan Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography captures girl floating away with red balloon on the beach during an engagement photo shoot in San Diego

6. LETTER BLOCKSSan Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography captures laughing couple holding letter blocks during engagement shoot in San Diego

7. AN UMBRELLASan Diego Wedding Photographer: True Photography captures Meghan and Cheyne from the Amazing Race 15 holding a guitar and umbrella during engagement shoot with props

8. BICYCLESSan Diego wedding photography: True Photography captures a couple riding bikes in the street during engagement shoot in San Diego

9. A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNESan Diego wedding photography: True Photography captures popping champagne during engagement shoot in the orange fields

10. AN ICE CREAM SUNDAESan Diego wedding photography: True Photography captures couple sharing ice cream at a diner during a retro engagement shoot

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