Fashionable gadgets (props) for photos on Instagram

Want to gain popularity on Instagram? Then you’ll need good quality photos! Find out what photo gadgets are worth using to gain new followers!
Still wondering how to increase your reach on Instagram? Remember – it’s good photos that collect the most hearts and comments on insta! They will help you increase your follower count in a simple way! We’ll tell you what to look out for when creating your photos and what trendy photo props you should use to attract new viewers to your profile!

Attractive photos – your key to success on Instagram

Let’s start with a few points about not gadgets directly, but photos in general. Good quality photographs are far more important than words. They are responsible for gaining attention. They encourage observers to read the content and leave a mark on your profile! So what can you do to ensure that the photos you publish get more likes and comments? In any guide to taking photos for your blog or Instagram, you will certainly read that the photos should, above all, be pretty and stylish. Pretty? So actually what kind?

How to take nice and atmospheric photos on Instagram?

You definitely want to know how to take really good photos on Instagram. To achieve your goal, you should implement the following three points:

• First of all – an idea! – To take a good photo you need, first of all, an idea! Decide what you want to present on it, establish its theme. Then choose the right elements to express the theme of the photo and the extras that complement it: the main object/product, decorative photo props, background, type of lighting.

  

• Ensure good light – Be sure to provide adequate lighting! If possible, always use natural light. Consider taking photos near a window, such as on a windowsill. You may also find it helpful to buy a blender – this gadget can work wonders and is trivial to use. Also get to know your equipment well and remember to set the right camera parameters every time. Always use graphic software to correct and edit your photos. Experiment with filters too! There really is nothing wrong with correcting photos.
• Create a composition – your job is to prepare the perfect frame. This consists of the background, the main character of the photo and various decorations. To start with, you need to gather all the props you need for the photo. Then, starting with the background, you layer on top of each other. You layer and move the various elements around for so long until you have arranged them into a harmonious, aesthetically pleasing whole. Currently, the most popular type of composition is the flat lay – i.e. a photo showing the view from above (bird’s eye view).

  

How do you stand out on Instagram?

To be successful on Instagram, on the one hand, you should follow current trends, catch news published on top profiles, observe popular accounts and hashtags. On the other hand, you have to be careful not to fall into the trap of becoming a copycat and losing your authenticity! The latest trends should only be a source of inspiration for you! Interpret all the news in your own way, run it through the filter of your own aesthetics. What you post on your Instagram should come from you and must appeal to you first and foremost. Always be yourself! Your followers will definitely appreciate it!

Original photos on Instagram

Do you want your photos to truly stand out? When looking for your style, focus on the most important of composition elements. You’ll probably be surprised that it’s not necessarily the central element of the photo. In reality, the crucial role is played by… photo props! These are all the decorative add-ons and embellishments!

Create and showcase your own style. Strive for your audience to recognize you by the unique atmosphere of the photos you post on your profile. This will help you stand out among thousands of other accounts on Instagram! Once you become distinctive, you’ve already achieved half the success! Aim for a situation where readers can identify your posts just by the photos themselves.

What are photo props for Instagram

Photo props are various types of decorations and ornaments. They undoubtedly enhance the composition of photographs and contribute to setting the mood. They also help to more effectively highlight key elements of the photo (e.g. a product promoted by an influencer). Photo props include both accessories used as additional layers of the background, as well as any gadgets and trinkets seemingly randomly placed within the frame of the photo.

• background – It forms the basis of the photo, and this base must undoubtedly be neutral. It cannot be dominant and overwhelming. The background should remain in the background. Don’t allow it to take the spotlight! Otherwise, it will divert attention from the actual subject of the photo. Therefore, the safest backgrounds are relatively uniform and maintained in a light color tone. Such a neutral base blends well with various additions. Solid white, whitewashed wood, and marbles are popular choices. Keep in mind that even such understated background can be multidimensional and striking! So, don’t be afraid to use layers and combine different textures! Various photo props can complement the basic background layer, such as: boards, colorful and shiny papers, newspapers, trays, stands, pieces of fabric.

  

  

• accessories and decorations – this is another group of gadgets for photos. It includes the object that is the actual subject of the photo (and therefore its main character) and all the decorations designed to beautify the photo and give it a unique atmosphere.

It is not the product in the photo that will attract the viewer’s attention – it is the decorative photo gadgets you have chosen. The details are the most important! It is all the embellishing gadgets that help you tell your story, that make the photos you upload to your Instagram create a cohesive whole.

How do you choose gadgets for photos?

So what should the props be for photos on Instagram? To do their job well, they need to be both fashionable and original. Above all, however, they should match the main theme of the photo (the presented object/product) and the other elements of the composition.

Aim to use 1-3 elements from the most popular gadgets for photos at the moment and be sure to add something else from yourself! How do you choose accessories for your photo? Firstly, follow your own taste! Also think about what suits the theme of the photo, what accessories go well with the main character of the photo. Reach for items that are related to it. You can opt for accessories from one colour range or go for contrasts. Also try to find other common denominators, such as similar textures. What photo props can you use?

Find out about the trendiest photo accessories

Finally, here’s a list of fashionable photo gadgets that you can use as further background layers or as decorative additions to your composition. Discover undoubtedly the most popular photo accessories on Instagram!

Props used as additional background layers:

• table top, desk or windowsill
• a tray, e.g. of wood or marble
• placemat for table or cup
• slice of wood, kitchen boards
• bristol, coloured glitter sheets
• textiles – blanket, jumper, fabric bags
• fake fur
• napkin
• newspapers

  

  

Ornaments, decorative photo gadgets:

• coffee mug, tea, cocoa with marshmallows, green cocktail
• natural accessories: chestnuts, leaves, cinnamon sticks, twigs
• potted flowers e.g. in decorative pouches
• phone in a stylish case
• glasses arranged on a book
• notebook with decorative cover
• candles, lanterns, lamps
• geometric candle holders
• baskets
• photo cards
• scrabble
• appearing in the frame…. pets!

  

  

What industries use photo props?

The safe answer to this question is yes: nowadays, basically every self-respecting instagramer uses props for photos. However, influencers uploading lifestyle photos or creatives in the beauty industry usually equip their studios with accessories in a whole palette of colours, so that they can always quickly create an eye-catching photo set.

Examples include the profiles of those involved in hand care and manicures in the broader sense. A photo of even the most beautifully decorated nails done in a mish-mash will appear bland compared to a hand with a simple style, but presented in the right way. A hand with freshly ‘manicured’ nails, holding, for example, a linen bag in a colour that matches the nail varnish, tasteful jewellery on the fingers and a neat background is a hit. Such a photo will have ‘that something’ and will catch the eye, even if the styling itself is a classic fresco.

Accessories for product photography

Photo props are proving indispensable for product shots. Instagrammers selling cosmetics, jewellery or home decorations extremely often use them to create striking compositions.

Imagine you want to buy natural bath salt. Surely, a photo of salt in a plastic package laid on a white countertop will not inspire you as much as a photo of a bit of the product spilling out of a natural linen pouch against the background of a burning candle. A good photo not only showcases the product, but also builds the right atmosphere around it: the linen emphasises the ‘naturalness’ of the salt, and the candle emphasises the sensual bathing atmosphere you will experience when ordering this product. Photos on Instagram and the gadgets used to create them can literally sell products. Browse the profiles of well-known beauty brands and you will see that there is nothing casual about their photos.

Where to look for photo props?

To know what is currently trending, you need to follow the most popular tags and profiles. Once you’re up to date with current trends, it’s time to look around you! You will see for yourself how many fashionable accessories you can find in your own home! Use the cups and plates in the kitchen. Use the candles and bedspreads in the bedroom

Once you’ve exhausted the possibilities offered by the items around you, it’s time to go shopping! Visit popular home accessories shops, stationery and themed decoration shops and be sure to head to the flea market from time to time! This is the place to be! There you have the chance to get unique decorations for your photographs for a pittance – real gems!

Fabric bags as photo props for instagram and blogging

Fabric bags are an extremely versatile gadget! You can use them as:

• an extra layer of background
• a stylish decoration for your photo
• a beautiful packaging for your product!

The fabric bags allow you to create original compositions quickly, simply and cheaply! Saketos bags are original gadgets for your photos! They will allow you to refresh your photo composition in just a few moments and give it a completely new character! All you need to do is replace the pouch used as a background element, pot cover or product packaging with a new colour or a pouch sewn from a different fabric!

The popular organza pouches wonderfully display their contents and are indispensable when influencers are promoting various products! For boho and rustic style compositions, you can use linen or jute pouches. For glamour photos, velour or satin bags are perfect. In modern combinations, denim pouches and extremely shiny metallic pouches will look great! All decorative pouches can be found in many colours and sizes in our shop. See for yourself how many possibilities you have!

You already know which photo props are worth using! Create an eye-catching composition and make your photo a success on Instagram!