FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE ON HAND

Today, we’re diving into food photography props you probably have at home.

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

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Use these as standalone props or arrange them to make a collage backdrop.

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Seasonal decorations are perfect, too, for themed bakes. With the right props, you could easily take care of all your holiday photos.

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Cutting boards, unique or not, are also extremely handy backdrops and surfaces for food photos.

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MASON JARS

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You can aesthetically use butcher's twine to create twisted designs or tie asparagus or other greens together.

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Today, we’re diving into food photography props you probably have at home.

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS YOU PROBABLY HAVE AT HOME

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

PARCHMENT PAPER

Use these as standalone props or arrange them to make a collage backdrop.

COASTERS

Seasonal decorations are perfect, too, for themed bakes. With the right props, you could easily take care of all your holiday photos.

SEASONAL DECORATIONS

Cutting boards, unique or not, are also extremely handy backdrops and surfaces for food photos.

CUTTING BOARDS

MASON JARS

You can aesthetically use butcher's twine to create twisted designs or tie asparagus or other greens together.

TWINE

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