**EXTREMELY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USING OUR MINI ME BABY HAMMOCK PHOTO PROPS**
Hi! We have recently added some beautiful handmade custom designed Mini Me baby hammock photo props to our inventory which are great for newborn photo sessions. These are amazing little hammocks and we want to be sure our customers are aware of the risks and use extreme caution when using them. COMPOSITE SHOTS ARE RECOMMENDED when using these hammocks to ensure the safety of your little client. Our friend Angie from Sweet Memory Garden based out of Utah has given us some pointers and advice on the best and safest way to photograph our Mini Me hammocks. These shots may look dangerous but Angie used her expertise to ensure the baby’s safety at all times throughout the shoot. Here is some information from Angie as well as the final image and the composite photos of her shoot with her Baby Pink Mini Me Hammock:
“This is the cutest hammock. This is very much a composite shot, someone is actually holding the hammock so it won’t sway. I had to make sure that each stand had one leg under the bean bag so the stands wouldn’t buckle over. When I do hammock shots, I always have the back side higher than the front so the baby can never fall off the back side. One hand is holding the hammock steady while the other is right there in case the baby moves (although you can’t see the other hand). The second shot I just needed the left side of the hammock. ” - Angie of Sweet Memory Garden Photography in Utah
Here is some more helpful safety information from Mari Annelise Photography based out of Texas as well as her shot using her Au Natural Mini Me Hammock:
“I would say the biggest safety tip is making sure baby is positioned perfectly before you lift them off the bean bag. We had to do several test lifts to make sure her head was secure and wouldn’t roll off. She was only lifted a couple of inches, we had two people holding the hammock, and mom’s hand was under her at all times. I took several images of the hammock and backdrop separately so they could be used for a composite shot (like you would do with the hands-under-the-chin pose).”
Custom Photo Props will be at WPPI Feb. 20-22 !!
Hello CPP customers! We had such a great time at Imaging USA in New Orleans that we decided we just have to go to WPPI in Las Vegas as well! We love being able to interact with our customers face to face and allow them to see our products in person. We will have some great items at our booth that are not yet on our site as well as many of our fan favorites! Be sure to come see Kerri and Julie at booth 1171 from February 20-22. We look forward to seeing you and as always offering you great and affordable props!!
Custom Photo Props, LLC will be at the Imaging USA Expo in January 2012 !!!
What is Imaging USA you ask? Imaging USA is the longest running national photographic convention, expo and image exhibition in the US. Custom Photo Props will be at the Imaging EXPO trade show that takes place from Sunday, January 15 – January 17 in New Orleans, LA.
Aside from the EXPO there are business classes and seminars to give you that competitive edge you may be looking for. I hope I may get a chance to meet some of my loyal customers and even develop new relationships with some new photographers as well!
We plan to have a lot of our unique handmade photography props on hand so we don’t run out. It will be a very long travel from New York at about 23 hours! I hope everything goes smoothly for us especially since it’s in January and we won’t have the best driving conditions.
I am excited to have so many products on hand for photographers to view before purchasing where they can see high quality photography props firsthand.
Here is a list of some of the products we will have on hand to purchase:
Cheesecloth Baby Wraps/Slings
Newborn Handmade Wooden Beds
Newborn Cocoons
Stretch Baby Wraps
Faux Fur (Great for newborns and toddler single sessions)
Newborn Trench Bowls
Check out this site for more info on Imaging USA and the 3 day Expo!! http://imagingusa.org/
http://www.customphotoprops.com
Custom Photo Props, LLC Referral Contest!!!
Hello Everyone!! Sorry it has been so long since I have blogged! It has been a crazy busy summer!! With all my new company changes and products as well as moving my shop to a new location and buying a new house I definitely need more hours in the day!!! Anyway, Custom Photo Props, LLC is having a referral contest with TWO AweSOmE prize packages for some very lucky photographers!! This is how it is going to work:
Rules:
1) Contest starts on August 8 at 12:00 a.m est. and ends on August 13 at 11:59 pm. est.
2) There will be not just one winner but TWO lucky souls! First prize for referring the most new fans to my Facebook fan page will get a prize package with the following items : 1 Snuggle Blanket, 2 Babies to Ladies wraps, 1 small fur, 2 cheesecloth wraps, 2 headbands, 1 Wee Womb, and 1 Stretch Wrap. That’s a whole lot of free props and valued at $185.00 !!! Second prize for referring the second highest amount of new fans will receive the following prize package : 1 Snuggle Blanket, 2 Babies to Ladies wraps, 1 cheesecloth,and 1 headband. That lovely package is valued at $110.00. Each package was designed with a little bit of everything for those newborn baby photo sessions!!
3) Once the contest ends I will announce the winners on my facebook fan page. They will have 24 hrs to email me at customphotoprops@yahoo.com to claim their prizes. No exceptions. Make sure you check back every day to keep the contest going and know when you need to get more referrals to get that first or second place slot.
How to Enter:
1) You will need to go to my Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Custom-Photo-Props/117666551648026 and hit “Like” if you are not already a fan. Then post on the fanpage wall “Count me in for the great photo prop giveaway contest! “
2) After you have liked the Facebook fan page come back here to my blog and let me know who referred you to the fan page. This is a must and if the referring contestant’s name is not entered the entry will not count. The two photographers who refer the most new fans will win first and second place prizes!!
Be sure to post statuses often on your facebook page to help your friends and clients remember to do this for you and help you win some great free props!! Ask fellow photographers, clients, etc. to participate as well, word of mouth goes a long way!!
It’s as simple as that!!! Good luck to everyone! I can’t wait to see who wins!!!
Welcoming Backdrop and Floor Photo Props
Have you heard a rumor that Custom Photo Props is supplying their customers with affordable and high quality backdrops and floors? That’s no rumor, folks!
Are you looking for a wide and affordable photo prop backdrop or vinyl faux wood floor for your photo sessions? What about a backdrop and faux floor all-in-one photo prop? Or wait! What about a backdrop with a built in baseboard for an even more realistic look without having to lug that heavy baseboard to your sessions? Well you have come to the right place! Custom Photo Props has paired up with a local graphic designer who has over 25 years expertise to make these high quality drops/floors just for you!! Come see what everyone has been bragging about!
These images are printed on a 64 inch wide heavy duty, 13 oz. matte finish vinyl banner material. This material has a high tenacity polyester core sandwiched with white vinyl on both sides. They are printed with eco-solvent inks that produce high quality colors. This water resistant material is for indoor or outdoor use. Images will print to a wide 62 inches.
We can also do custom drops as well. If you want your own image printed on a drop you can email me your file at customphotoprops@yahoo.com and we will forward the information to our printer. The files must be large, email me for size specification. Here are some satisfied customers comments on their backdrops:
“I loooove my new wall/floor combo from Custom Photo Props!! Thank you again for getting it to me in time!”-Customer on the Pastel Ivory White Painted Floor F-Wall Backdrop and Floor
“Just want to say that Kerri at Custom Photo Props is AWESOME! Thank you, Kerri! Can’t wait to receive my new backdrop/floor combo!” -Customer on the Blending Sky Backdrop
“Extremely cool drop and floor in one! Works perfectly and it’s flawless in design. I will be back for more in the next month.”-Customer on the Blue Vintage Wood F Wall Backdrop and Floor
“Love this floor! We used it at our Easter mini sessions and it worked out great! Top quality and nice seller”-
Customer on the Dark Wood 1 Faux Floor
“I love my new backdrop!! Thank you Kerri! I will be ordering more from you.” – Customer on the Vanilla Backdrop
Come visit www.customphotoprops.com today and check out the many options we have for backdrops, faux floors, and drop/floor combos! I am positive you will find something you love!!
Custom Photo Props is Expanding!!
Just when you asked yourself if Custom Photo Props could possibly supply any more fun, creative, and unique photo props; we are at it again!
If you have stopped by the shop lately you have seen the new ultimate stretch newborn baby wraps, hand dyed cheesecloth baby wraps and maternity scarves, solid wood trench bowls for newborn babies (No imitation wood products sold here.), baby to adult flower headbands, fur baby nest rugs which come in a large variety of colors including gray silver, ivory white, purple haze, pasture green, paprika orange, caramel, chocolate, pecan brown.
Among all of those great items we are adding handmade newborn and doll beds.
These doll beds are custom made by a local cabinet maker in my area. He is the master at what he does and when you see the high quality product we produce you will want one in every style and color! I designed each bed myself and varied each one from a simple style to Victorian which will suit everyone’s fancy.
Need props for boys? You got it!! We have teamed up with another seamstress to create the most handsome and darling little boy ties! Oh so cute!! Coming soon so stay tuned!
Our unique and extremely rare solid wood newborn trenchers are a favorite among photographers and those wanting to decorate their home with a rustic appeal. Currently Custom Photo Props is the only one to offer hand painted trench bowls. Current colors are in onyx black and turquoise. My new addition colors include ivory, sage, red, pea pod green, teal and watermelon pink. Those colors are so lovely and they will be sure to fly off the shelves.
After all of these great new products there are still more to come!! But for now those will be kept under lock and key until I find the time is right. I also need more room to store everything 
I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for making 2010 successful beyond my wildest dreams and for an even better 2011 !!!
Welcoming 2011 FREE Baby Photo Prop 5 Hour SALE!! FREE Cocoon
This very spur of the moment sale is to thank all of my talented and dedicated customers for their continued patronage thoughout 2010. I am beyond blessed and wish you all another successful year in photography!
Buy any 2 Babies to Ladies Wraps and get a FREE Wee Womb newborn cocoon!! ($15.00 value) This offer for the two BTL excludes the sale of Buy 2 Get A Discount. You must purchase each BTL seperately. Excludes any prior purchases.
There are so many ways you can use your Babies to Ladies wrap photo props! Check out my website for some great ideas!
Teen and adult fashion scarf
Newborn baby wrap used various ways
Toddler scarf
Maternity belly sash
Maternity breast bandeau
Newborn wrap
Baby Cocoon
Shop at http://www.customphotoprops.com
Let’s See Who Made The Front Page!!
This month I selected three winners for the bi-monthly contest and website page update. Listed below is also a little bio I had them complete to let you learn a little more about them. Enjoy!
Jackie Rohling Baughman (http://www.blowingdandelionsphotography.com/)
I’m a stay at home mom to two beautiful babies – Tate (6) biological and Nora (2) adopted at birth. I began doing photography as a hobby and it swiftly turned into much more! I specialize in child and newborn photography and work with many wonderful families around the Cincinnati area. I’ve been blessed to meet so many wonderful people through my photography and hope to continue to be able to do so!
Elena De La Rosa (www.photographybyelena.net)
This is my dream…I am living it. I have had a camera in my hand since I was 7 years old. Went to school for it but never believed I could actually make a living at it. Let 20 years go by before I finally jumped in feet first and let my dream become a reality. I have worked out of a home studio since 2006 but 6 months ago I moved into a retail location and it has been amazing!!!! I am so excited for what the next year holds. I specialize in Children, Families, Newborns, Seniors and Weddings. I am located in Loganville, Georgia about 35 miles north east of Atlanta at 1829 Highway 81 Ste. 110, Loganville Georgia 30052. 1-770-466-8845.
Marissa Rowles Moss (http://www.marissadphotography.com/)
I started getting serious about photography the way many women started…I wanted better pictures of my daughter! Yes, I am an MWAC {mom with a camera}. And proud of it! My first priority is to be a mom. I started the business almost two years ago when we decided to save for another child (adoption/fertility expenses can be outrageous!). I now do it as a creative outlet and LOVE it! Right now I do all kinds of sessions, but my favorite to shoot is high school seniors and children/babies.
I love my cocoon and baby headband. I have gotten so many compliments after just using it for one session! Thank you!
Each winner received a free photo prop!
Wee Womb Cocoon Newborn Photo Prop Instructional Video
I am so thankful to a sweetheart by the name of Audrey Anderson of Audrey Anderson Photography at http://www.audreyandersonphotography.com based out of Louisville, Kentucky for making this video for all of us!
Even though I am the designer of this baby photo prop I had never used one on a live baby until this week. I was lucky enough to attend a newborn session and found the ease of using this newborn cocoon photo prop was with such ease! It was easier than I expected, though depending on the baby and situation it may not always be the case.
A few weeks ago I had a customer request on my Facebook wall a video demonstration on using the Wee Womb. Audrey noticed that request and volunteered right away to make it during her next newborn session! Wasn’t that so nice of her?!! Here it is, and I hope it helps any of you that were struggling. Please keep in mind there are other ways to use the cocoon but Audrey finds this the easiest way in most scenarios.
Here is a link to her finished pictures from when this video was taped.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=488361876274&set=a.488361746274.263496.283935871274&pid=6404255&id=283935871274
Thank you again, Audrey!!!
Out With The Old & In With The New
Just like the new year that is upon us, Custom Photo Props is discontinuing some photo prop products and coming out with some new ones! We are very excited for this revamp as it will refresh our product line and offer a more simple approach to photography props.
Two of the products that will no longer be offered are our reversible Baby Bundlers and Baby Hangouts. They will be replaced with a natural hand-dyed cheese cloth baby wrap that measures 18 inches by 36 inches.
The rest is a secret and you have to wait to see what it is in the next couple of months!! Stay tuned and we thank all of you for being so supportive and dedicated customers of Custom Photo Props!!
Please remember, prop suggestions are ALWAYS welcome!
