If you are photographer who likes props like I do, you’ll find out soon that you have a storage concern. I don’t own a studio. But I love props so much that I would bring one to every photo shoot. Obviously you will need a prop for every newborn photo session, at least a blanket. And isn’t it nice to have a chair for a toddler so he won’t run out of frame for a few seconds. And may be a red arm chair for maternity photo session when mom gets tired. Photo props make my photo shoots easier and faster, they help me to pose people, they also make my photos unique and colorful. After my first year of photography, I find out that I have more props that I can handle.  

So I was so happy when I meet Lauren from “Freckled Flowers”. She has passion of decorating parties and she loves vintage furniture and decorations. Lauren decorated one of the ladies parties where I happened to be. When I entered that place that she made so beautiful, I thought that I’m in heaven. Imagine all around the room baskets, scales, and backdrops all in one place. I asked her what she thinks of renting some of her decorations for photo shoots, and she didn’t mind. Now almost before every photo shoot I’m stopping by her place, pick up one or two things I need and bring them back after I’m done taking pictures.  I don’t need to storage anything; I don’t run around shopping, I can focus on my photos and think of new ideas.

So if you need a prop for one photo shoot only or you like to create unique theme for every costumer, here is my tip to you - find local party decorating business; or give an idea of a new renting business to your friend who likes to shop for vintage\retro home decor. You never know may be your Aladdin's Cave not so far away.