Tag Archives: Props

CREATIVE STUDIO BACKDROP IDEAS
Fun & Unique Photography Backdrops on a Budget

As a mostly outdoors, natural-light photographer, I never had the need to purchase studio backdrops. Come to find out – they can be super expensive!  Since I still don’t shoot a lot of indoor photography, I didn’t want to invest an arm and a leg on really expensive backdrops that may or may not be […]

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April 21, 2014 - 4:50 pm

Tiffany B. - Great ideas! Love the fabric idea because that is so easy to change out and easy to store as well.

April 28, 2014 - 7:50 am

Amy - Best model ever!

THE CREATIVITY PROJECT // BOKEH

I just couldn’t resist experimenting with some Christmas lights bokeh for this month’s Creativity Project theme using my latest DIY photography prop.  I obsessed for weeks about vintage milk bottles for my nieces and nephews holiday photos.  I was going to purchase them online, but after factoring in the cost of shipping, I decided to […]

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December 10, 2012 - 7:04 am

Life with Kaishon - They look antique for certain! I am glad you did it yourself : )
Beautiful pictures Maddy!

December 10, 2012 - 7:08 am

Scarlett - aw this is super cute!!! ever since i saw it on Pinterest i have been wanting to do this for any of my kids birthday parties.

December 10, 2012 - 7:28 am

Sharon - Such a good idea! Love the images!

December 10, 2012 - 7:42 am

Buckeroomama - Frappucino bottles as vintage milk bottles? Winner! I always love little DIYs. :) Your little niece is SO sweet!!

Lovely pics, Maddy. =)

December 10, 2012 - 8:00 am

Amy - Oh, those pictures make me happy!

And I’m gonna have to remember the Starbucks bottles–they are perfect.

December 10, 2012 - 8:45 am

Marvett Smith - Love the straws and the bottles!

December 10, 2012 - 9:04 am

julia goss - Oh these are so adorable, ,love that you included the last one with with the little one ;))) ooo sooo cute !!

December 10, 2012 - 9:23 am

Sandra - Those bottles rock! Love the bokeh.

December 10, 2012 - 1:30 pm

Nadette - You make me wish I was creative! I love the this idea, and now I really want to make some chocolate chip cookies!

December 10, 2012 - 5:21 pm

Katherine Vargas - to cute, love the bottle idea.this photos are gorgeous Mad.

{DIY Prop} Valentine’s Day Bunting Flags

When brainstorming for Valentine’s Day photo ideas, bunting flags instantly came to mind. They are all the rage in the world of photography props and it’s plain to see why.  They are inexpensive and a great way to breathe a little fun to your photos. For this super simple DIY project,  I used Valentine’s themes cardstock and mini wooden clips with red […]

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February 2, 2012 - 12:18 am

Hannah - Stop it right now with all that cuteness! I just can’t take it! ;) Great idea for the bunting! I’ve been thinking of using some old scrapbook paper to do the same thing.

February 2, 2012 - 12:42 am

Tiera - Lovely! I like easy craft ideas like these :) And your niece is ADORABLE!

February 2, 2012 - 2:20 am

camille - thats so creative what you did! it looks so cute! and that baby is adorable!
i still dont know where exactly in the us i’m going to… you see, i was approved by the brazilian comitee, but i’m still waiting on the approval of the American comitee. People say that if you’re approved here, you’ll be approved there, but i’m still tense over it…i’ll only know it around april or may… and as soon as i know where i’m going i’ll let you know! :)

February 2, 2012 - 8:43 am

Cafe Fashionista - This is such an adorable decorative idea, Maddy – I LOVE it! And your niece is the cutest! :)

February 2, 2012 - 10:04 am

Mindy - i love these little flag banners. I havent made one yet, but I have a baby’s 2nd birthday shoot in few months that I am thinking these would be perfect for!

February 2, 2012 - 11:56 am

Life with Kaishon - She is the most perfect baby girl : )

February 2, 2012 - 1:10 pm

Christina Lee - AWWWWWW! That does add the perfect backdrop, doesn’t it?

February 2, 2012 - 3:48 pm

chavonne - You have the most adorable nieces. They’re so smiley and cute! Oh and i like your instgram photos, you make everyday things special

February 2, 2012 - 5:53 pm

Camila Faria - How adorable! So simple and cute. You have the best ideas Maddy!

February 2, 2012 - 5:59 pm

Amy - I absolutely love bunting flags–so fun! And your nice–eek!–I just want to kiss those cheeks!

February 2, 2012 - 10:52 pm

Jo - She is ADORABLE!!
And aren’t you clever with the bunting!! Love it!

February 3, 2012 - 10:11 am

Sarah - Dodeline Design - This is adorable Maddy! Love them!

February 3, 2012 - 10:29 am

Gloria - This is such a cute DIY! Can’t wait to see more VDay photos!

February 3, 2012 - 2:57 pm

Audrey Allure - I love the tiny heart clothespins! Can’t wait to have my own place to decorate for the holidays!

February 7, 2012 - 5:16 am

Kimberley - Dream. Delight. Inspire. - They (and the little cherub) are so beautiful! I’m inspired to do a little V Day decorating around my studio now. Thanks! x

February 8, 2012 - 11:59 am

Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - That’s a really cute idea, you’re so good at this. And of course, the baby is adorale!