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Must Know Food Photography Props You Probably Have at Home

Tip 01

Wrapping paper isn’t just for gifts or holidays! Paper can serve as the perfect backdrop or table covering in your food pictures.

Tip 02

Parchment paper is also an easily overlooked prop that can add texture to a photo while cementing the viewer in a lived-in kitchen.

Tip 03

While wrapping paper comes in countless styles and designs, seasonal decorations are perfect, too, for themed bakes.

Tip 04

Hand Towels Have you considered your dish towels, or a tea towel, as more than a tool to keep your hands clean and dry?

Tip 05

Measuring Cups and Spoons What baker doesn’t have or want a classy, beautiful set of measuring cups and spoons? These gorgeous kitchen tools make the perfect food photography props.

Tip 06

Paper straws are not only good for the environment but are aesthetically pleasing, too. These are easy to incorporate if you’re taking photos of delicious drinks.

A pile of napkins, some bowls, and a few cookie cutters in your kitchen, all simple items that really make your food photography stand out. With the help of these simple items, you’re halfway to being on your way to becoming an Instagram-famous food photographer!

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