How to Find The Perfect Props for Your Food Photography

Tip 01

Antique Prop Shopping One of the most invaluable props includes wooden boards or large plates that can serve as photo backgrounds.

Tip 02

Unique Cutting Boards Cutting boards don’t have to be boring slabs of wood, and when you find a beautiful one, they can make baking and cooking more enjoyable.

Tip 03

Utensil Creativity: Cute Spoons, Wooden Forks, and More More beautiful yet functional food photography props include unique utensils. Think, wooden spoons and forks, or ceramic spoons with designs.

Tip 04

Craft Stores for Prop Accents If you’re on a time crunch, heading to a local arts and crafts store is always a great option when looking for food photography props and backdrops.

Tip 05

Discount Stores for DIY Props The Dollar Store, Dollar Tree, and even Five Below are known for one thing: affordability. But did you know that depending on the location, they can be a goldmine for adorable food photo props?

Tip 06

Fabric Stores Sometimes you need a specific color, size, or texture in order to make your dish look more appetizing.

Tip 07

Planning Your Food Photoshoot Now that you have a bunch of ideas for beautiful food photography props and where to find them, it’s time to go over a few composition guidelines that can help save you from accidentally pairing props that don’t match.

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