Beautiful photos are what remain after the holiday and remind you of the joyful event for a long time. Therefore, special attention should be paid to organizing a photo shoot. The best option is to entrust this mission to a professional, but you can easily organize an original photo shoot on your own. What is the most important thing in a photo shoot for children? To make it fun and unusual. To add variety to your holiday photos, let’s try to make accessories for a photo shoot with your own hands. Let's consider those that are made easily and from affordable materials.
Letters and numbers
These can be either flat or three-dimensional figures. The easiest option is to cut out numbers and letters from cardboard and decorate them in one of the available ways - paint, thread, glitter or flowers from napkins.
The number in the photo will immediately make it clear how old the birthday boy is. Then, looking at the photos a few years later, you won’t have to rack your brain about which birthday this photo is from.
Well, a decorative letter can be the first letter of the baby’s name. Or you can make a whole word out of letters.
Numbers and letters can be ordered ready-made from wood. This decor will be more durable than cardboard. And all you have to do is decorate the finished figure to your liking or according to the theme of the holiday.
Picture frames
To create unique wedding photos, we recommend looking for an antique picture frame in your attic. Newlyweds, their friends, and parents can participate in shooting with frames.
One important nuance - photo frames must be without glass, otherwise glare will appear on the photographs.
If you couldn’t find it, don’t despair; it’s easy to order original props for every taste in framing workshops.
If you are fans of popular social networks, actively fill your news feed with bright life events and share beautiful photos with friends, there is an excellent solution for you - create Instagram frames for a wedding photo shoot.
Mustaches, crowns, hats
Even a child can handle this type of decor. If the baby already knows how to use scissors, then he can be trusted to make small paraphernalia for photos.
What we need:
- thick colored paper or cardboard;
- wooden sticks or skewers;
- glue.
The manufacturing process is extremely simple - we print out the templates, trace them on cardboard, cut them out and glue them to skewers. The attributes can also be additionally decorated with sparkles, bows, and beads.
Ceramics
Ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles are a very good photo backdrop for photos. If you have several slabs left after repairs, then you can safely use this background for your shots.
If your bathroom has good lighting and beautiful ceramic tiles, then why not? This is the perfect place to take pictures with the relaxing sound of water! As a result, you can get unusual images with amazing effects!
Photos of clothes on such a photo background will look simply amazing!
Paper garlands
Another type of accessories for a photo shoot that you can easily make with your own hands.
For a paper garland you need:
- colored or white paper;
- threads;
- glue or needle.
The first stage is to cut out many identical figures from paper. These can be circles, hearts, bows, stars, numbers. The second stage is to attach the figures to the thread. This can be done with glue, or you can string them on a thread using a regular sewing needle.
A small nuance: it is more convenient to store and transport a paper garland if it is wound around something. If you just put it in a bag, it can get tangled. For the same reason, you should not take threads that are too thin.
Metal shield
How to make an imitation of a metal surface at home? There is an exit! A metal shield comes to the rescue. Finding it is much easier than you think.
There is no need to look for it around the area or buy it from local men for a bottle. You can find a sheet of aluminum surface at any hardware store.
Price: from 200 rubles.
Balls
Inflatable balloons always look elegant and bring a feeling of celebration. Inflating them yourself is not difficult. If there are a lot of balls, use your dad's help or rent a special pump. You can create simple compositions from balloons - hang them in the form of a garland, or assemble them in the form of a flower.
Another option is foil balls. You can also inflate them yourself by renting a helium balloon, or seek help from specialized points. These balls come in different shapes and you can choose a shape that suits the style of the holiday.
Fabrics
There are no limits to imagination here. Fabrics can be chosen to suit your taste in various textures and textures, from burlap to tablecloth or from chiffon to organza. You can combine them with completely different objects to achieve the perfect composition.
In addition to fabrics, the following are suitable:
- towels;
- curtains;
- tablecloths;
- scarves;
- chunky knit sweaters;
- silk pillowcases;
- furniture covers.
Price: from 100 rubles per meter.
It looks incredibly beautiful if the fabric is slightly wrinkled and gives the background some relief.
Large paper decor
By such decor we mean various pinwheels, fans, large paper flowers.
Let's look at the process of making a round fan with your own hands.
Materials:
- paper;
- scissors;
- glue;
- stapler
We take three squares of paper and fold them like an accordion. Then we fold each accordion in half and fasten it with a stapler or glue. After this, we connect all three accordions to each other. Glue a circle of paper into the middle of the pinwheel.
From such pinwheels you can make entire garlands and streamers. You can glue letters onto the mugs and thus write “Happy Birthday” or the name of the birthday person.
Decorating the house for a home photo shoot for the New Year
New Year's decorations for a photo zone are a simple and exciting activity. Much depends on the budget and wishes regarding design. If money is tight, it's best to decorate just one central space. Most often this is the living room. For variety, you can make costumes and use small props.
And if the budget allows, the entire apartment can become a photo studio. It is most convenient to decorate the bedroom and living room. The style of the space influences the decorations. Scandinavian and modern are considered the most flexible. Classics are best suited to Provence.
When decorating an apartment, you need to pay attention to the decor that already exists. Naturally, you can order a ready-made background for a photo shoot, but it’s better to make it yourself. Old toys, Soviet furniture and family heirlooms are used for decoration. They create a festive atmosphere.
Decoration features
When organizing areas for a photo shoot with your own hands, you need to take into account the color scheme of future accessories. Primary shades are used as the main ones. The following are considered classic for the New Year:
- red;
- green;
- blue;
- gold;
- silver;
- under the tree;
- brilliant tones.
When deciding how to decorate a room, it is worth remembering the need for an abundance of light. There should be a lot of garlands, lanterns and artificial candles. You can purchase lamps in the shape of stars, curtains with lanterns, and so on. Snow-covered false windows and doors with Christmas wreaths would be appropriate. You can add cozy furniture to your interior design.
Plaid
Take a warm blanket to your first family photo shoot. Wrap yourself up in it and create photographs that exude warmth and harmony. Excellent shots are obtained outdoors in both sunny and cloudy weather. Autumn and winter will only brighten up such a photo shoot!
Wooden signs
Wooden signs with inscriptions have become a hit in wedding photo shoots. Newlyweds can order an inscription according to their wishes. These signs will make any photo album special and also suit a variety of wedding styles. Planks can have different shapes. For convenience, you can attach a wedding-themed rope. This attribute looks impressive in Rustic, Eco, Boho, and Provence styles.
