Five Simple + Affordable Props to Elevate your Brand Photos
1. Mugs / Cups
This is one of my favorite ways to add a pop of brand color to your images because everyone drinks something and as an added bonus it gives you something to do with your hands (unlike Ricky Bobby) so you won’t feel awkward!
Find a mug, glass, bottle, etc. in one of your main brand colors, fill with your drink of choice and enjoy sipping on the contents while we get some fun and on brand photos!
This mug was a great way to add a pop of turquoise to Bry’s photos!
2. Notebooks / Folders / Pens
No matter what you do, there's a good likelihood that you use notebooks or folders and pens and pencils for your work. When you’re out and about, look for ones in your brand colors to build brand recognition! These are great sitting on a desk or table, sticking out of a bag, or action shots of you using them.
This day planner was a great prop for my client because it worked with her neutral brand colors and gave her fun content with photos highlighting the product itself, as well as her utilizing it to help organize her business.
3. Accessories
Things like headbands, belts, watches, sunglasses, earrings, etc. all create wonderful pops of color without being too overwhelming. They can also be really fun! Look for little pops of color that you can easily add to your outfit that will add your brand colors in a fun way and can be swapped around for variety.
This photo is a perfect example of using props for pops of color! The yellow pops out in not only her earrings, but also her bracelet and scarf - which are actually products that she sells with her beautiful paintings on them! So this one is twofold - pops of brand colors while also showing off product!
4. Tech cases
Phone, computer, i-pad, etc. If you use your tech in your daily work - and who doesn’t these days - look for a case or cover in your brand colors so that even your device is on brand!
This iridescent pink case over the rose colored MacBook was absolutely perfect for Alex’s brand shoot! She also had that amazing pink computer bag that added even more brand color to this shot!
5. Branded Stickers
This is such a fun way to bring your brand colors / logo into your photos. Stick them on your water bottle, computer, phone, etc. If you’ve never ordered stickers before you can get some great intro deals! My personal favorite is Sticker Mule!
My water bottle just happens to be in one of my brand colors and I got these awesome stickers from Sticker Mule and they’re a great way to show off my brand when I’m out and about as well as a fun way to have a pop of color and include my logo in some of my photos.
Want more? Here’s a few bonus small budget ideas:
Mani/pedi - a bottle of nail polish can be a super affordable way to get a fun pop of color!
Socks
Books
Scrunchie
Items you make
Scarf
Flowers
Use a location that showcases your brand colors
Have a bit more to spend? Here are some other great ideas to add brand colors to your photos!
Shirts, dress, outfits
Computer bag, handbag, backpack
Shoes
Paintings / artwork if you have an office or we are photographing in your own space
Want some inspiration? Check out these awesome shoots below!
This shoot was full of fun pops of pink! From hot pink to blush, full outfit to her mani, Alex was fully prepared to highlight this beautiful brand color! We also added in some feminine florals and crystal and fully took advantage of the beautiful magenta azaleas that were in bloom!
Savannah had pops of this golden yellow everywhere! From her smock to her scarf and even in her mug, notebook and the paintings she was working on! This is also a great example of how a quick accessory and top change can give a while different feel to the photo and give you variety very easily!
I hope this gives you some great and easy ideas for incorporating your brand colors into your photos! Whether you’re prepping for a full brand shoot or simply snapping a few pics yourself, including your brand colors in fun and creative ways is a great way to build know, like, trust with your customers and followers! And if you’re ready for a brand shoot - let me curate a custom shoot for you, included in every brand shoot is my Brand Photoshoot Guide that will go into even more detail on how to make sure every image is on brand and awesome!
