Dirt (as per the cliché) is cheap, but
it makes a great photo element for the summer. For less than $10, I
picked up a few items for photo props that ended up being one of my
favorite sets. Here's what I purchased:
- Chalkboard Joann Fabric and Craft $2.49
- Chalk Springrove Variety Store $0.94
- Medium Clay Pot Meijer $1.79
- Small Clay Pot Meijer $0.94
Total: $5.22
I also had some
potting soil and plants already purchased, but the photo would've
worked without them too.
I took my son and
camera outside to a spot that was already dirt, then added a bit of
potting soil for a deeper color. I added a phrase I had admired from
somewhere earlier to the chalkboard, then arranged the pots, plant
and chalkboard. I started with a cute outfit, then just figured the
diaper-only shots would work better with the props. My mom and sister
helped make him smile (and kept him from actually eating the dirt).
This set could
also work for a girl if you added some flowers and used a different
phrase on the chalkboard. Watering cans and gardening tools would
also work well in this shot—just be careful not to make it too
busy.
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