Need Props for Photography? You May Already Have These at Home!

Do you have a tripod? A tablecloth and some flowers? Then you are already halfway to taking amazing food photos in your home.

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Today, we’re diving into 15 food photography props you probably have at home.

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I love how the parchment turns into very light brown paper. It's an easy way to direct your viewer's attention to a specific place in the photo.

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Depending on colors and design, you can really let your personal style come through with these.

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Grab a few leaves from outside, rinse them in your sink, and you'll have a forest fairy garden-themed shoot in no time.

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Fold your cloth napkins with neutral colors into a square or rectangle and place your plate of food on top for a more three-dimensional shot.

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Paper can serve as the perfect backdrop or table covering in your food pictures.

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You can fan out spoons aesthetically or leave a cloud of flour sprinkled in a cup for a more lived-in feel.

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Need Props for Photography? You May Already Have These at Home!

Do you have a tripod? A tablecloth and some flowers? Then you are already halfway to taking amazing food photos in your home.

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS YOU PROBABLY HAVE AT HOME

Today, we’re diving into 15 food photography props you probably have at home.

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS YOU PROBABLY HAVE AT HOME

I love how the parchment turns into very light brown paper. It's an easy way to direct your viewer's attention to a specific place in the photo.

PARCHMENT PAPER

Depending on colors and design, you can really let your personal style come through with these.

COASTERS

Grab a few leaves from outside, rinse them in your sink, and you'll have a forest fairy garden-themed shoot in no time.

OUTDOOR LEAVES

Fold your cloth napkins with neutral colors into a square or rectangle and place your plate of food on top for a more three-dimensional shot.

HAND TOWELS

Paper can serve as the perfect backdrop or table covering in your food pictures.

WRAPPING PAPER

You can fan out spoons aesthetically or leave a cloud of flour sprinkled in a cup for a more lived-in feel.

MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS

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