6 Tips for Building A Better Props Collection

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[@sherab39]

My vote is # 5 Sometimes glass can be challenging and I love that they were from your Grandma.

[@ericb2775]

Dear Joanie, It's not the first time you speak about props. I remember a few months ago you made another video with lots of plates, with textures and colours. Since this time, I often go shopping and buy some plates or glasses, even if I wouldn't use them on my table, but just to take some pictures! Thank you for being still so nice, Greetings from France 😍

[@MitchGaar]

I live in Phoenix too. Love your content and the way you present it!. Awesome smile and Happy videos!. Keep up the great work!

[@ChefJohnPolitteItsOnlyFood]

I love shopping for props too! Have a groovy day Joanie!

[@cindyfeingold4535]

Loved this video Joanie. It’s a topic that goes straight to my heart. I have a bit of a prop addiction. I also waited forever for my MMClay dishes, but it was so worth it. My favourite is the Moonstone colour. For darker moodier shots, it seems to go with everything! Can’t wait for next week’s video.

[@armysoldier3398]

Number one! You can get very creative with those bowls, and the little rust adds some charm to them.

[@jody1622]

Oh thank you! Spent an hour at Goodwill yesterday just wandering around going, 'Would Joanie get that?'

[@thegourmetpaparazzi-karent6885]

Always....would Joanie use this, or OMG Joanie would love this!!

[@TheBiteShot]

Did ya find any good stuff!? Love Goodwill ❤️

[@jody1622]

@@TheBiteShot Yeah, a little shallow textured bowl. Now, what to do with it...hmmm.

[@julielairdjohnson7259]

Your videos are SO awesome. They are full of real, actual good advice, rather than most of the fluff produced by other youtubers. Thank you!

[@josephchan4198]

I see if I can buy your book before the end of the year. Great tips.

[@karentedesco2908]

Love a prop peek! Number one is my pick.

[@elenigemeni818]

Such a lovely video!! I voted for #1 since I find all kinds of vintage enamel bowls from France and don’t really imagine what else I could photograph with them expect soup and fruits. The copper small dishes look great with roasted uncut champignons, roasted shrimps or any other recipes for ‘petites cocottes’. The scoop gave me an out of the box idea to be used as a serving tray with the belgian style french fries and maybe a juicy tall burger or stacked mini bagels or crusty croque monsieur. Can’t wait for your next video‼️

[@leah5304]

You are seriously so awesome!!

[@ronirwin8156]

Great video, thanks Joanie!

[@reeseb8520]

Option 2. The color is ah-mazing! I have to admit, I'd be delighted if you chose Grandma's glasses--me being sentimental and all. 💁Thanks for the prop shopping tips!

[@jahnvievebuseman9078]

# 5 Grandmas Coupe glasses. So lovely.

[@GYR777]

Thank you for all of your videos! So much useful tips & tricks and informations to get. You are The Queen Of Food Photography for sure. :)

[@amandahickok4380]

#3 you can use elbow noodles coming outta an old barrel. I so totally see that. I wonder have you done that? Great video. Thank you for the tips.

[@MrZigumza]

Thank you very much for useful technique.

[@ilsehendrickx1250]

All those props look fantastic! I vote for option 5 as I would use them for blood orange and amaretti trifles.

[@alonzo2k]

Wow great tips just discovered your channel will be subscribing and studying your tutorials thank u

[@Bumfuzzlethe1st]

I would say #2 because a challenge is always a good learning experience. But the scoop also sounds good. A thought I just had would be something baked on a pan and the scoop somewhere in the background or side with some flour spilling out of it. And then there's those beautiful antique bowls, I just really like those visually.

[@hotcocomama08]

Please use the mini copper pans! They are gorgeous! You could make mini peach cobblers w/ mint leaf garnish, blueberry tarts, mini omelets, a white chowder, maybe with corn, shrimp n grits...

[@saeidehrad5070]

Actually, I got involved in pottery in the search for perfect props!

[@robsteward2319]

Hi Joannie go for no 4 those fab dishes! I love going round junks shops, especially looking for bone or wooden handled knives and forks, also got some of my grandmothers I use.

[@thegourmetpaparazzi-karent6885]

Super great video! I work full time, and try to find time for photography, but in the mean time am building a mean prop collection. I'm a little addicted. I hit Home Goods at least once a week and find some great things, and also a local city thrift and scored some super expensive dishes on a 50% off day! I love all your props and see many people suggesting gramma's glasses. I feel there are a lot of pics with glasses available online so I am voting for #1 because they are pretty unique. Thanks for always sharing amazing videos!!

[@EssentialNotes]

Loved it! I vote for the green little plates!

[@miajoyce5632]

Option 4! It would be interesting to see what you can do with them.

[@marypenn7239]

I love, love, love shopping for props!!! Thank you for your helpful tips!

[@TheTravelnLass]

Among your best videos Joanie - simple but functional and very helpful. That you included an interactive element is especially noteworthy. I voted for the big scoop. Though it probably won't get the most votes, I chose it because I think it would be the most challenging and thus the most interesting to see what you'd do with it.

[@TheBiteShot]

Thank you Dyanne! I got the idea from makeup youtubers who have their viewers pick what they create. Should be a hoot to see what the people pick!

[@imsleepingleavemealone]

Love your channel !!

[@AtlantaTerry]

Near me here in Atlanta, we have a large Kroger grocery store that often stocks very interesting dishes, bowls, plates, etc. So every time I shop for groceries, I check out that section because I never know what they will have next. About 20 years ago, they had some high-end German crystal glassware and decanters so, of course, I picked up a couple pieces. Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA

[@marjattacajan9058]

Option no 1, they are so lovely grunge!

[@TheSony1900]

I love your videos, they are very informative! Great personality!

[@chantellehorn6357]

Some great insights.

[@nijhumakter5427]

I don’t know ma’am.I like you so much.your explanation,your smiling make me happy.I learn from you.❤️

[@thesenshiworld]

Love your suggestions and videos! 😍

[@jennyli5661]

I'm very late to this video. Thanks for the great information as always! I loved those little copper bowls with handles on them! I'm thinking turmeric creme brulee in those and really work the yellow/orange/brown earthy tones!! And yes, antique stores are.the.best!

[@pambutler2962]

Great video thanks! I vote for #3 the scoop. 😊

[@benharris3949]

Trays!! I’m always on the hunt for trays and stands to layer the image, and for small items they become a surface in their own right

[@fridasalazar8243]

In Mexico City you can find a looot of things, really cheap some. There is this brand, ANFORA, with really cool props.

[@SJ-gj7mx]

Could you make a video on best photo styling mode to choose for food photography? I was looking at all the buttons of my canon camera and this button with styling options is something I do not use often but wanted to know what photo styling mode do you think is best for food photography

[@maryrentzel6736]

Thanks for another fantastic and helpful video! Petaluma, CA is my home town and I can confirm that it is an antiquing/thrifting goldmine. :D I'm casting a vote for option #4, those are so cute.

[@wildthistlekitchen]

So helpful Joanie! I need to get back out to the local shops and also go scour ebay/etsy again. Inspired as always!!

[@thesenshiworld]

Great suggestions and it's really helped me. Thank you! 💕

[@user-vy7gp4yp1l]

Hi .. I just want to tell you that I love you so much. I love the way you smile when you talk and explain Thank you very much for what you do here .. I benefited a lot I follow you from Yemen and Saudi Arabia 💖💖💖💖

[@jans19772012]

Great video as always and very insightful. By the way, very nice choice on your hair color....goes nice with you. 💯 Keep it up girl.

[@jamiewaters1787]

option number 1 please! Also, thank you Jonie!!

[@szubal]

I am not hoarding .. I am building my prop options .... 💖😂. Informative as always, thank you!

[@Paleoish]

Awesome video Joanie!!! I’m totally going to hit up some antique shops soon to find some good props to spice up my images! Time to get back to the flash school though! You are such a badass teacher so thank you so much!

[@TheBiteShot]

My Paleoish Life happy Thursday!!

[@cindyyangnutrition]

#5 please! I've got some of those at my place as well and have no idea how to incorporate them into my food photo

[@halaallam4106]

Great video, so helpful as well. thanx 😍😍😍

[@Isabubu1980]

I vote for #1, they look gorgeous!!!

[@Isabubu1980]

...but, if you were to choose #4, I would use those copper dishes to make some sort of Indian curry. They look similar to what's used in India to serve curry :)

[@jarettskeffington2052]

Petaluma! thats my town! Sooo many antique shops out here and in Sebastopol.

[@TheBiteShot]

Love Petaluma!! We have friends in San Rafael who we like to visit and then take little day trips with.

[@DistilledStills]

Awesome video Jonie! I wanna see you use option number 2. I think those would be great for a nice plated dish. If you end up using option one, try using them with the dinged out spots showing in the image. I dunno just thinking it could work out. Like camp food or something.

[@alliekms]

#5! Also how you pair food according to what color the prop is 😊

[@albertodybasneto8339]

Muito legal o video Joanie, parabéns!

[@13mweir]

I just did a shoot for a spice company and they had an antiqued scoop I tried to incorporate. I would love to see how you would use the scoop.

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

The scoop!

[@pdotj]

Number 3 would be very interesting 🤩

[@heidicampany478]

The scoop. I have one that I picked up at a thrift store and haven't used is yet.

[@kokanita87]

I'd love to see the scoop with some gorgeous legume 💕

[@joe_a_photo]

Not sure if anyone will see this because this video is a year old, but magnolia has a sale going on for the 4th of July

[@inugirl47guyzako]

Grandma's clear glasses!!

[@VisyVisyTV]

Grateful for the information.

[@cindyashwal9582]

I found some nice things at Pier One. They are closing stores so many items are 40% off

[@aimeewera6930]

Would love to see option #3

[@ChristineSiracusa]

Just started a cart at Nom Living!

[@ninacortina399]

New subscriber here :-) I have been lurking for the past weeks. I also vote for the scoop. I want to know what your thought process will be in featuring food in that prop. Plus it has a nice texture on it!

[@Cjones0408]

I vote option #3!

[@lm2646]

Woe! You seriously look like Rebeca Robeson, the interior designer.... Btw, First time on your channel and loving it!

[@MarcoCorreaBR]

I'd like to see the scoop in the next video. By the way, your Instagram account is beautiful, great photos. Love your work, thanks for sharing with us.

[@whadoyoumen]

How about a beautiful layered tiramisu on grandma’s cup with the scoop out to focus in the background spilling coffee beans

[@TheBiteShot]

The DJ oooh, a two for one!!!

[@whadoyoumen]

The Bite Shot Maybe even push it with the tray at the bottom!! 😱

[@LaughterOnWater]

#2 - maybe something with a red sauce to compliment the green highlights in the plates, maybe a properly sized cheese wheel with the right red wax coating...

[@yaelbonfis3075]

thank you for an amazing video as always! I have a question if you don't mind: you said that there's nothing in the world more satisfying than when you shoot for a customer and you've got the perfect prop. Well, if you don't have the perfect prop, are you the one responsable for finding it and buying it? or it's the customer responsable? Ever happened that a customer gave you specific props to work with?

[@ninmaxwell3848]

#4 the cool lil trays get my vote though this was a year ago so Im sure you probably already figured it out.

[@ms7833]

Cool, i love PRAPS too! I can do the JAB! 🥰🥰

[@KenHollowayshow]

Maybe there's a 12-step program for prop junkies??? I'm sure the scoop is going to win and that's my vote too. It seems the most challenging.

[@sharonwise8664]

#2 with Key lime Pie, toasted meringue.

[@VictoriaSinyakina]

I vote for option 3

[@clanduncanicecream5062]

Hey there, all the props are great but to add a little love into your next session, I would use your Grandmother's glasses, as a tribute to her.

[@plantbasedkitchen]

#2! the plates :)

[@irfanvirji5319]

You are drop dead gorgeous!

[@JadeSpy24]

so helpful

[@kamilekave5845]

Great video! Super useful 💗Thank you. Quick question: do you always also buy plates, cups and bowls in a set of three?

[@brownb6]

Hi! Do you ever food style using pink?

[@MrV2u]

You get massive props for the props video.

[@TheBiteShot]

MrV2u yesssssss!!!! #puns

[@cindyashwal9582]

Option 4!

[@MicRose]

Oh she back!

[@missuma6822]

Thank you!😍

[@wholefoodsvegankitchen]

Prop 4, maybe mini cookie pies

[@debbieb9815]

I vote for number two. i like to challenge you. I also love the plates.

[@BOT_Botman]

#4 all day.. :)

[@southpawterib]

Do you have a good source for table linens? And I vote for #1.

[@GregNagelocbeerblog]

Any prop tips for those of us that might shoot only on location in a restaurant?

[@Frmjoandcharlie]

Which Etsy shop did you get those plates from please?!

[@UKBamagurl]

Is there a prop shop in Boston?

[@bikecommuter24]

Voted for Gramma would like to see you do one of her recipes with them.

[@TheBiteShot]

Donald Kline Media she was a great cook, too!!

[@lhill93]

I keep picking up cool pieces around down, most often incidental findings at thrift shops, or home shops like world market, pier one, or Marshall’s. 🙋🏾‍♀️I have two main questions: #1 How do I store and organize my props #2 Are there any tricks to planning shots on a budget... like do I have to go spend $50 on food to shoot that will just go waste after 😕 Please help...I am obviously a novice at this FOOPHO thing🤓

[@rosemarywallsworth9994]

Brilliant props ... I see we suffer from the same prop problem xx

[@craig_m_mi]

Voted for the metal bowls. Have 6" plates like those that you can have if you end up liking the bowls. Option 2 is a salad with salmon winner. Option 3 is a walnut scoop image with brownies. Option 4 is a seared scallop winner. Option 5 is a chocolate drizzled ice cream Grandma treat. So, option 1 :-)