Cheap Photography Props You Can Make

Anyone who owns a professional or home photography studio knows how difficult it is to find cheap photography props. When I first started my studio I was shocked at the cost of "professional" props. How is anyone suppose to be able to afford a studio full of the current popular props when each of those props cost hundreds of dollars each? Unless, you are wealthy to begin with you won't be able to afford professional props for your start-up studio.

Whether you have a new studio or are an "old professional" here are some cheap photography props that you can make for just a few dollars each.

Oversized, Colorful Pillows
Buy a few yards of solid colored cotton fabric in at least three coordinating colors and some polyfil. How much fabric you will need is based upon how large you want your pillows to be and what your budget is for each pillow. Cut the fabric into two equal sized squares or rectangles. With the right side facing in sew around three of the edges. Before sewing the fourth edge fill the to your desired consistency. Turn the edges in and sew the fourth edge closed. Repeat for as many pillows as you desire. Creating these cheap photography props are fun and can add a splash of color to any photo. Use a few pillows together for the background and as a posing prop. The pillows also work great for baby photography.

Prefer to buy pillows? Purchase them online at Backdrop Oulet for $49.99 or do a search on Ebay for "Posing Pillows".