How To Organize A Prop Library You'd Be Proud Of

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How To Organize A Prop Library You'd Be Proud Of

Needless to say, it's important for me to have an organized prop library. I need to know where my styling tools are at all times. I need to be able to find that vintage book with the blue/gray/orange/whatever color when I need it. And I need my backgrounds to be safely stored away where other members of my family won't trip on them.There are a few key tools I use to keep my prop library organized. Perhaps some of my systems will help you with organizing your props. I don't mind if you borrow a few of them.

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5 Prop Styling Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind

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5 Prop Styling Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind

I'm a huge lover of hacks. I love anything that will make me see things with a new perspective and/or help me save time and money. I mean, who doesn't love finding ways to save time or money, right? Today, I'm sharing with you a few of my favorite prop styling hacks. Will they blow your mind? Well, you'll have to be the judge of that. I'm hoping that at least one will make you insane with inspiration!

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Inside A Photo Stylist's Tool Kit

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Inside A Photo Stylist's Tool Kit

Every stylist will add their own special tools to this kit depending on which field they specialize in, but there are some basic ones that you'll find in every tool kit no matter the specialty. So, what is defined as a tool? It is an instrument you have or need to make your photo props shine. It's the stuff you don't see behind the finished photo. 

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Fun Ideas For Photo Booth Props

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Fun Ideas For Photo Booth Props

Photo booths are all the rage, aren't they? Whether it's a set up with a fabric backdrop on a wall and a photographer manning the camera or an actual box where you draw the curtain and take some goofy photos by looking at yourself on a screen, it's hard to deny how much fun they are. I want to share with you a few fun ideas for photo booth props that you can use at your wedding or next big soiree.

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How To Make A Barn Board Background

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How To Make A Barn Board Background

Before Home Depot started stocking barn boards, I made my own version for photo backgrounds. I had some plywood boards laying around and a couple hours to kill. A few coats of stain and paint later, I was giddy with excitement (and pride) over achieving a wonderfully photogenic barn board finish. If you have some scrap wood laying around, you can give this faux finish a try for yourself.

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