45 Prop Ideas For Flat Lay Photography

Hey Loves, Flat lays ARE a big deal in blog photography and on Instagram these days.  In my last post 12 Tips to the Perfect Flat Lay Photo I  gave you a few guidelines on what's involved in creating and taking the perfect flat lay photo.  If you haven't read that article click here 12 Tips to the Perfect Flat Lay Photo  to read it now.  

"Flat lays ARE a big deal in blog photography and on Instagram"

  So what items can you use in your flat lay photo?  When your starting out, there might be times when your stuck for ideas on what kind of items or props you can use in your flat lay photography.  So I've put together a handy list of 45 Prop ideas to get your creative juices flowing.       [bctt tweet="Here is a handy list of 45 Ideas for your next Flat Lay photo" username="natoyaammon"]     This helpful list of prop items are things that you can include in your next flat lay photo to slay it!!

1. Photos
2. Picture frames
3. Magazines
4. Books
5. Art prints
6. Makeup tools-brushes, eyelash curlers, tweezers
7. Beauty products- blush, shadows, nail polishes, lipsticks, lotions
8. Tech gadgets-Phones/laptops/computers/tablets
9. Cameras
10. Candles
11. Reading glasses/sun glasses
12. Pens/pencils
13. Glass surfaces
14. Wrapping paper
15. Colored paper
16. Stationary
17. Note books
18. Calendars
19. Vintage items
20. Decorative Fabric - furs, lace, sequin
21. Jewelry
22. Purses/pouches
23. Pillows/cases
24. Vases
25. Baskets
26. Plants/Flowers real or fake
27. Perfume bottles
28. Hair accessories
29. Watches
30. Rings
31. Clothes
32. Shoes
33. Household items
34. Serving platters/trays
35. Bowls
36. Cups/glasses
37. Jars & lids
38. Coasters
39. Plates
40. Fruits/veggies
41. Food ingredients
42. Drinks
43. Seasonal/holiday decor
44. Wood surfaces
45. Fitness items

            Download your FREE Props Idea List  here      

Hope this was a helpful list.  What are your favorite flat lay photo prop pieces? Do you have any tips and tricks for the perfect flat lay??   Leave your comments below.