Styling 3 product shoots for under $100

​Whether you're a business owner, restauranteur, or photographer, planning and shopping for a series of styled food shoots can take hours. The last thing you want to do is also spend a lot of money on props. Thanks to a little creativity and a lot of DIY-ingenuity, I was able to design and purchase props for 3 separate shoots - for UNDER $100!

STYLE SETUP #1: $17

• My client is a local donut shop and already owned the cake stand on which the donuts rest.
• The banner is trendy and chic since it's thin pieces of wood connected by tan-colored twine - and it took less than 10 minutes to put together. (Hanging on a rolling clothing rack, but could also be hung on a wall.)
• The confetti was a gift to me from Surprise Modern Party. Pro tip: they do custom confetti!
• The fake plants are all from Ikea, which is set to open in Columbus on Wednesday, June 7!

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STYLE SETUP #2: $33

• The "DONUT BAR" sign were plates with stickers taped to the wall - so easy!
• The pegboard could've been painted a different color, but I wanted to keep it natural. I cut dow rods into 4" pieces to stick inside the peg board on which to hang the donuts.
• Gold bunting and chalkboard place cards helped add a bit more flare to the setup.

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STYLE SETUP #3: $49.50

• The sign had ugly wood trim, so I covered it with white duct tape. Pro tip: lightly spray the chalkboard with hairspray after you chalk it. Do a second layer of chalk for a bolder look.
• The bunting sets were hung straight down rather than sideways - a totally different look!
• To make the donut stand, use a drill bit matching the size of the dow rods to drill holes into the 2x4. (I had Lowe's cut my 2x4 into three 2' pieces.) Wipe with a damp cloth before stacking donuts.

Thanks to Vue for hosting me for this this triple shoot! Another thank you to Andrea at Metro Cuisine for connecting me to Vue, and for the linens! It's always a pleasure to work with such kind partners.

Happy Friday!
Autumn