About the Author Introduction 1. The Role of Props 1. Benefits for the Photographer 2. Benefits for the Customer 2. Getting Started: Determining mood Wardrobe Selection: Children Wardrobe Selection: Adults Choosing a Location 3. Choosing a Prop Selections that Enhance Mood Choose Props to Provide Variety Headbands and Hats Boxes and Buckets Beds and Cribs Working w ith Food What Am I Doing Wrong? Frustration w ith Prop Selection 4. Setting the Scene Narrating a story 5. New borns The Importance of Personalization Variety, Variety, Variety New born Safety 6.

Babies The First Year First Birthday Cake 6. Kids Imagination and Make Believe Toys Furniture for Kids Family Portraits 7. Senior Portraits Strong Personal Style Defining Individual Talents and Interests 8. Adults Portraits Furniture for Adults Maternity Portraits Weddings 9. Selecting Unique Props 1. Vintage Prop Style 2. Modern Prop Style 3. Simple vs.

Complex Prop Setups 4. Working w ith Animals 10. Application Style-specific w ays to market your w ork Conclusion Biographies of Contributors.