5 Ways to Use Props in your Personal Brand Photos

5 WAYS TO USE PROPS IN YOUR PERSONAL BRAND PHOTOS

Props aren't just for the shelf. There are so many ways to enhance your personal brand photoshoot. Can you guess what this entrepreneur does in her 'spare time'? Sure you can. Now you know her a little bit better. Following are 5 of the ways you can use props to enhance your brand with authenticity!

1. Props can be used to bring in your brand colors. Cushions or pillows on a couch or different color files, notebooks or pens are just some examples of how you can incorporate pops of color.  If you’re incorporating any electronics such as your phone or laptop, you could get a cover that matches your brand as a way to feature your brand colors.

2. Props can be used to help personalize your photos. Incorporate items that help showcase what you do during the day. A funky planning board is a good example.

3. Props can also be used to create a connection with a potential client. Showcasing certain books on your desk or coffee table featuring titles that resonate with your audience is one such prop idea. 

4. Add a few personal touches to your workspace to give clients an idea of what you’re all about. Flowers, a camera or a passport (if you love to travel) could work really well for this.

5. Detail shots such as a close up of your hands typing on your laptop or of your coffee mug next to your laptop are also some popular prop ideas.

 I hope that you find these little tidbits interesting. If you'd like to see more about why, how and where to use personal branding photography please get in touch. Have a safe, authentic week.

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Yours truly, Linda
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