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9 Creative Engagement Photo Props

By Simone Hill

If you're having engagement photos taken, take it from us: having a prop or two handy adds creativity and personality. Not just that, but it can also be nice to have something to hold on to — like a kite or a balloon — to break the ice and get comfortable in front of the camera. Here are 9 creative ways to prop your engagement photo shoot.

For the Romantics…

Heart-Shaped Kite Engagement Photo Props

Sparkler Engagement Photo Props

Jennie Andrews Photography via InspiredByThis.com

Bubbles

Simply Bloom Photography

For The We-Aren't-Taking-Ourselves-Too-Seriously Couple…

Pillow Fight Engagement Photo Props

Jason Mize Photography via BeyondBeyond.co.uk

Grocery Cart Engagement Photo Props

Furious Photographers

Water Ballons

Adrienne Gunde Photography

For The Theme-y Couple…

Comic Book Engagement Photo Prop

Mary Costa Photography

Animal Mask Engagement Photo Props

Caleb John Hill

Vintage Luggage

High Dot Studios

Want more? Of course you do!

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