Cons. What a not-so-fun word. Today though, I’ll be showing you how not bringing a prop to your senior session can actually be a good thing! Back in February, I wrote about the pros in bringing a prop to your session. There are certainly pros to bringing along an instrument or a jersey or a pair of running shoes. However, not everyone can or should bring along a prop! My last post in combination with this post will hopefully help my clients choose whether or not bringing a prop is a good idea for them.

So, let’s get started!

Prop Cons #1

The biggest of the cons in my mind in bringing a prop is that it is just one more thing to carry around. When we go out for your session, I will have my hands full with my camera and bag and extra lenses and my reflector. And, if you’re much taller than I am, I’ll also have my stepping stool with me. 😉

The friend or parent you’ve brought with you will also have their arms full too! They might be holding your changes of clothing, your phone, their purse, different pairs of shoes and maybe even jewelry you’ll want to switch out. Hopefully we’ll be at a location where we can just leave most of those things in the car. But adding a prop or two onto your other things can get heavy and cumbersome.

Cons #2

Another con I see in bringing props with you is that it’s one more thing to remember to do and bring. Many of you will have a makeup appointment. You might even be getting your hair done. We’ll have gone over your outfits together, and you’ll have jewelry and shoes to go with each outfit. Adding yet another thing on top of that can be a bit stressful, and I definitely don’t want my clients arriving at their sessions stressed out.

#3

The last of the cons on my list is simple. Your session is about YOU. And while props can sometimes help to incorporate your hobbies and likes into the picture, they can also take away from where the subject should be – you. Getting your lovely face into the camera with a beautiful, blurred background and connecting those who see it to your amazing personality is what I’m here for. Sometimes an extra prop takes away from the simplicity of a perfect portrait.

What do you think? Are you leaning more towards bringing a prop or two? Or do you want to leave them behind? As I said before, each client is unique and special and different in their own way. Your session will be as well. And only you can decide what’s best for you. Whatever you decide, you’re going to love the pictures I capture for you.

As always, let me know if you have an questions! We’ll be in touch!

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