The SHOOT BABY! Ottomans are a must-have for any serious newborn photographer. These puck shaped beanbags are professionally made to the highest standards and are available in both Vinyl/Faux Leather and Suede. What’s even more exciting is that they have recently opened a store in the USA too {click here}!

Can you believe it!?!

They are FABULOUS!!!

We’re giving you TWO chances to win!

To Enter:

1) You MUST “LIKE” the Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops FAN PAGE

2) You MUST “LIKE” the SHOOT BABY! FAN PAGE

3) Come back here and comment and let us know you liked both pages!

Bonus Entry {NOT REQUIRED}:

1) Update your status to reflect the following: @Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops Fan Page has a give-away on their blog to win a Ottoman Posing Beanbag from @SHOOT BABY!  Click here to enter: http://photopropfloorsandbackdrops.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/shoot-baby-giveaway/

{You must make sure you add the @symbol before both fan page names and make them turn blue to be linkable. AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE LINKING TO OUR FAN PAGE and not our friend pages!}

2) Come back here and comment letting us know you posted the update on your page(s).

This awesome giveaway is brought to you by Vine Images, Inc.

Here’s the lowdown on this fantastic company.

Vine Images Inc. Julie Johnson Photography is located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada and was established in November of the year 2001. Many of you might know Julie as she has been using our backdrops for quite some time and LOVES THEM!  Julie Johnson has been voted Burlington’s best photographer and Vine Images Burlington’s best portrait studio for several years consecutively. Julie has built an enviable reputation for the quality of her work, her caring attitude and innovative ideas as well as her patience with children of all ages. As a mother of three, Julie started by photographing her own children as well as the families of her close friends. Soon after word spread, Julie had many requests from other families for her photographic talents. In 2008 Vine Images started a Sterling Silver (hand stamped) Photo Jewelry line that has become a huge hit!

If you are a photographer and you haven’t seen Vine Images Sterling Silver Jewelry than you’re missing out!  They carry a whole line of necklaces and bracelets. Spring Line Coming soon!

VINE IMAGES STORE:  http://vineimages.ca/RedCart/index.php?sid=-1

Available at our Vine Images Store (click on the link above) & Two Hallmark Stores in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Hallmark Millcroft & Hallmark Mapleview.
Jewelry line is available to Professional Photographers across North America at a discounted rate. Please email vineimages@gmail.com for wholesale information. Must have valid business 1number and proof of Photography business.

Giveaway Deets!

Vine Images will be giving away their most popular necklace in THE OVAL LINK.  VALUE OF $205.00. This combination includes a 17″ Sterling Silver Oval Link necklace. Sterling silver circle toggle, hand stamped sterling silver washer & 1″ Double sided sterling silver photo pendant. *The winner will email their two favorite pictures (one for the front and one for the back and the details of what they would like hand stamped on the silver.)

Isn’t it gorgeous!?!

We can’t wait to see who the lucky winner is!

To Enter:

Bonus Entry {NOT REQUIRED}:

WE DO!

And since we are nearly at the 16,000 fan marker, it looks like the feeling is mutual.

We are so thankful for all of our loyal customers and fans.

We couldn’t do it without you.

Not only are we blessed to have the best fans and customers in the world (true story), we are also amazed by the fantastic vendors that have partnered with us for giveaways, collaboration, and contests.  We are truly so lucky!

Today we have an AMAZING vendor, Ashe Design, LLC that is sponsoring our 16k fan giveaway!  Here’s the lowdown on this fabulous company.

Grow your business with a new marketing kit from Ashe Design!!!

If you are a photographer and you haven’t seen Ashe Design, you’re missing out!  Start saving time and increasing sales with professionally designed templates for photographers.  They carry a whole line of templates from cards to gallery wraps and photo books.  But they’re brand new launch of marketing kits is AWESOME!

If you’re just starting your photography business, get everything you need to customize the look and feel of your company in one kit!  If you’ve already got your business up and running, but need help solidifying your brand and growing your business, there is a kit for you too!  Plus, as an added bonus, Ashe Design has teamed up with another great company, Summit View Communications to provide marketing messages in each of the kits and marketing e-books to help you grow your business.

Ashe Design is generous enough to let us offer a giveaway of one (1) new Marketing Kit to a lucky Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops fan!

PLUS ASHE DESIGNS IS ALSO OFFERING THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNT:

Ashe Designs has generously provided our customers with a discount code that is valid for our fans until Friday, March 4!

Visit Ashe Designs shop and make a purchase and you will receive 20% off your Ashe Designs orders by using the coupon code: PPFB20 during their checkout process.  What a super sweet deal!

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First Entry:

Bonus Entry {NOT REQUIRED}:

We just can’t help ourselves!

After months of searching for exactly what we wanted in a gorgeous baseboard collection to compliment our drops and floors we are so pleased to be able to bring this new product line to you in addition to a give-away to help kick off the launch!

Baseboards from the home improvement stores work well but we have been wanting something “Simply Fabulous” with PIZAZZ since we started this business 11 months ago and we found it and our dream has finally become a reality thanks to The Vintage Crush!

So what are we giving away??

In honor of the “perfect pairing” of Photo Prop Floors & Backdrops and The Vintage Crush one lucky winner will be the recipient of the following:

The “Sophie Baseboard” in Hollyhock & “Tin Tile 21″ (show below) Perfect Together!

We can’t get enough of that pink!

Check out the photos below of the “Sophie” in action paired with one of our MOST POPULAR backdrop designs!

{And our model couldn’t be any cuter!!}

First Entry:

Second Entry:

Bonus Entry {NOT REQUIRED}:

After months of searching for exactly what we wanted in a gorgeous baseboard collection to compliment our drops and floors we are so pleased to be able to bring this new product line to you!

Baseboards from the home improvement stores work well but we have been wanting something “Simply Fabulous” with PIZAZZ since we started this business 11 months ago and we found it and our dream has finally become a reality thanks to The Vintage Crush!

OUR NEW BASEBOARDS….

*Are available in 33 hand-painted & hand-distressed colors!

*Are 54 inches wide {perfect fit for our backdrops}!

*Are sold & shipped separately from our backdrops & floors.

*Are individually hand-crafted with pride.

*Are SOLD EXCLUSIVELY through Photo Prop Floors & Backdrop’s Baseboard Storefront hand-crafted by THE VINTAGE CRUSH.

Introducing the new line!

6 gorgeous styles to choose from:

33 colors to choose from:

HOW DO YOU PURCHASE THEM?

Head over to our PPFB Baseboard Storefront here: http://ppfb.bigcartel.com/

Don’t forget to:

*Become a Fan of Photo Prop Floors & Backdrops HERE.

*Become a Fan of the Vintage Crush HERE.

FOR A LIMITED TIME WE WILL BE OFFERING A “4-PACK” ON SALE {$60 IN SAVINGS}

Don’t miss out!  This deal won’t be around very long!

Samples above by: J Carlynn Photography

13,000 AND 14,000 FAN APPRECIATION GIVE-AWAY WINNERS!

We drew (3) winners in total utilizing http://www.random.org/.

WINNER (1) is:

Jen Van Lankveld of JVL Photography and she will receive the following Wood Floor:

WINNER (2) is:

Michelle Hires of Photography by Michelle Hires and she will receive the following backdrop:

WINNER (3) is:

Tanya Settje of Catching Keepsakes and she will receive the following Wood Floor:

13,000 AND 14,000 FAN APPRECIATION CELEBRATION!

We will draw (3) winners in total utilizing http://www.random.org/.

WINNER (1) WILL RECEIVE:

WINNER (2) WILL RECEIVE:

WINNER (3) WILL RECEIVE:

How to enter the give-away:

First entry (required to participate):

Leave us a comment below letting us know why you love our products!  It’s as simple at that!

BONUS entry (NOT required):

CLICK THE “SHARE” link (illustrated below) on THIS FAN PAGE and share the link on your own page.

*If you prefer to share the link to our FAN PAGE on your own Fan Page instead of your personal page that’s no problem!  Feel free to let others know why they should become a fan of PPFB in the caption area!

Then come back and leave us a  comment letting us know you shared it!

Ready…Set…The giveaway starts: NOW

The giveaway ends on Sunday 2/20 9:00 PM EST

Don’t wait to enter!  This is a shorty!



Michelle is known for creating beautiful textures and design elements.  Her mission is to help photographers build their business, refine their vision, and find their style.

We are thrilled to share with you 12 designs that are exclusive to Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops through Michelle Black.  These designs were inspired by Michelle’s grandmother and several of the images were taken from actual wallpaper in her home.  What a wonderful way to honor a loved one.

So without further adieu, here are the newest designs for the exclusive Photo Prop Floors/Michelle Black Memory Wall backdrops.

Aren’t they gorgeous!  We are very excited about this new venture and we know that y’all will love the way these beautiful drops photograph.  All designs will be available in our Facebook Gallery and we will looking forward to seeing your photos tagged with your new Michelle Black exclusive backdrops.

This week we are featuring a fabulous company called SnazzieDrawers!  Joy Stallard of Snazziedrawers designs patterns and do-it-yourself tutorials with colorful photos and step-by-step instructions to create gorgeous, trendy accessories; photography props; and clothing for infants, children, and women. She also sells custom-made headbands as well.

Joy tells us… “My passion is to create a very beautiful design, yet an easy enough design so anyone can make it. Most of my patterns require no previous sewing experience! I create all of my patterns with the beginner in mind and have dozens of photos in each one to bring clarity to each step of the creation process. Although I use only the highest quality supplies in my creations, included in each pattern is a detailed shopping guide with links to all of the specific artisans and merchants that carry the required supplies.”

Feast your eyes on some of her wonderful creations.  They are AMAZING!

Aren’t those gorgeous items?!  And the best part of Snazziedrawers is that there is something for everyone!  Since we already know you are wondering how to find these amazing products (and who can blame you – they’re beautiful) here are the deets for Snazziedrawers!  You can find Joy’s Etsy Shop here, “Like” her on Facebook here, and you can read her “snazzie” and informative blog here.  And can I just mention that she has fabulous instant downloads of her patterns on her blog…Yes! It’s that easy!  So make sure you point and click to show Joy and Snazziedrawers some love!
Thank you Joy for sharing your amazing products with us!

Sarah, the owner of Snail Mail Crafts has been a paper crafter for over 10 years.  She decided to go into business creating hand-made stationary and cards when her husband deployed with the United States Marine Corps.  Once she began her business, Sarah was approached by our very owner Jen about creating something for her to deliver to clients with her digital images on disc. That is how the design for the one of a kind CD/DVD Cases was born.  Snail Mail has received a huge response over the last year she has been in business from photographers across the globe!  Take a look at some of the latest creations!

Aren’t those beautiful?  I will bet that any client would be thrilled to receive the CD of their session images in a gorgeous handmade case such as these.  Sarah has also expanded her business to making custom Gift Certificates for photographers to offer to their clients.  We can tell you first hand that Snail Mail Crafts is not only easy to work with, but also takes so much pride in the products that they offer.

*BONUS* In honor of being featured here on our fabulous blog, Snail Mail Crafts is offering a 20% off sale on all orders placed on the website!  Just use the code PHOTOPROP to receive your discount.  Their sale ends Thursday, January 20 at 11:59PM EST.  What a great deal!

Also, don’t forget to friend them on Facebook here!

Wouldn’t you love to win that gorgeous backdrop!  Head on over to Photographers Blog and follow Christine’s instructions.  Don’t delay because the contest ends Sunday, 1/16/11 at 6PM CST.  Good Luck!

The giveaway starts today and is ending at midnight on January 15!  So head on over to Keri’s page by clicking on her logo below.  Don’t forget to leave her some birthday lovin!  Good luck to all who enter. 

Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops is pleased to present our NEW YEAR’S SALE!

**Sale Options**

–> Buy ONLY (1) item ANY SIZE, get 30% off of that (1) item:

52″ x 5 FT = $45.50

52″ x 6 FT = $50.75

52″ x 7 FT = $56.00

52″ x 8 FT = $61.25

52″ x 9 FT = $66.50

*This option only applies if you decide to purchase ONE (1) item during sale.

–> Buy ANY (2) items, 7-foot (or larger) at FULL PRICE, get (1) 7-foot item FREE (repeat this as many times as you’d like!)

***BONUS***

Buy (10) 7-foot items (or larger), get (5) 7-foot items FREE, plus (1) BONUS 7-foot item FREE!

*That’s (6) 7-foot items free!!!*

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PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE SENDING QUESTIONS:

~This sale is open to customers worldwide.

~This sale DOES NOT apply to prior purchases.

~We will combine shipping for all sale items ordered and paid for at the same time.

~In order to avoid questions regarding shipping: Shipping for one item within the US ranges from $16-$25 (approx. depending on how far you are from New Jersey) and goes up in small increments as weight is added to the package.

~If you would like to upgrade your free 7-foot items to larger sizes, feel free! You will just need to pay the difference in price for the upgraded height you choose.

~Place your order via Facebook Message ONLY and we’ll send  you an invoice via PayPal (most likely in the evenings).

~In your Facebook Message, please include:

*Your Paypal Email address (this is the email address that you use to log into your Paypal account)

*Your full shipping address – so that postage can be calculated

*Your Telephone Number (for International orders only)

*The DESIGN NAME that you’re interested in (the design name can be found right under the photo, in the caption, in the design gallery)

*Size you’re interested in (5,6,7,8, or 9 foot)

~Orders will be processed in the order they are received.

~When ordering, please make your selections carefully, as there should be no changes made once an order is submitted.

~As long as your order is received by 11:59 EST on Monday, January 10, we will honor the sale. NO EXCEPTIONS.

~Because of the increase in orders, there will be increases in response time to questions, invoicing time, processing time, and shipping time.  Please take this into consideration when purchasing.  We cannot guarantee your shipment’s arrival date.  We suggest that you do not schedule your photo shoots until you have received your products.

Please take a moment to review our FAQ’s document with details regarding: “Usage Details, Our Return Policy, and more” by clicking here.

To “Friend” us on Facebook, click here.  To become a Fan, click here!

They offer beautiful crocheted items that are perfect for photo props as well as everyday use.  Each item is handmade with love.  Take a look at the latest creations that will be just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Click on each photo to be linked to purchase!

Aren’t those the cutest hats you’ve ever seen?  Make sure you check out Yarnin’ To Please often as new items are added frequently! Also, friend them on Facebook by clicking here!

ALSO… In honor of the unbelievably generous sale that Photo Prop Floors is having this week, Yarnin’ To Please is offering a buy 3 get 1 FREE (of equal or lesser value) sale on their handmade hats!  So now is the time to stock up!

I knew instantly she had a good thing going, and started thinking of all these amazing things she could do with it, not just floors, but beautiful backdrops as well.  I started making designs for fun, things I would want to use, and I would send them her way, expecting nothing in return, other than the joy of getting to see others use my designs.  Before I knew it, I was constantly coming up with new ideas and sending Jen my work.   I became the official designer last month, and I am thrilled to say the least.  I am very excited to be part of such a wonderful team of people who care about their clients and take pride in their work!

I’m a Utah native, and art and creativity run through my veins.  I grew up watching my mother make my Sunday dresses, and decorate the house with things she created.  I learned early on, that if you want something, you can always make it, and make it better.  That is what really drives to me to create things.  My father taught me to step back and enjoy the little things in life and to capture those moments.  He was always the man behind the camera, and he still is today! This is where I got my love for photography, and I strive to be very creative in my photography work.

My husband and I have a local photography business here in Utah, Hardman Photography.  We have been in the photography business for about 4 years, it is one of many passions for me, but I do have to say it is at the top of the list.    I am a mother of 3 beautiful kids, I work full-time, and I teach childbirth education classes on the side as well.  (Yes, I can get very busy!)

As busy as I might get, I always find time to sit down, and unwind, and that usually means making designs to be sent off to Jen and the team.  Designing backdrops for Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops is something I truly enjoy, and I am looking forward to the future!  I give my all to every design and  make sure that it’s not just another design, but that it has that certain something, that makes it unique.

Their philosophy is aimed at helping photographers realize their vision without obscuring the image they have taken.   Their actions are simple, gentle, and enriching.  Yet, they are subtle enough to combine in a million different ways, masked, or even applied twice!  Take a look at these amazing before and after photos that have been altered with a few of their actions.

Can you believe the difference in those images?!?  The photos were great before but looking at the after results, the only word that comes to mind is STUNNING!  Crystal at Pure Photoshop Actions says, “We want to help photographers get their images to the best possible, but we don’t want people to say, “You must use Pure Photoshop Actions.” We would rather that people say, “Wow, that is a GREAT image.”  And after seeing the examples, I can’t imagine a bad image coming from their products!  Pure Photoshop Actions will both enhance your photos in ways you never imagined, and speed up your workflow more than you could ever hope.

We are very lucky this week because Pure Photoshop Actions has extended the offer of 20% off your purchase from their website from now until Sunday night.  Just use the discount code: “photoprop”.  Make sure you visit their website here and friend them on Facebook here.

Take a look at the pole pocket that was added to this custom drop.  Add one to yours for only $5.00!

How about a banner welcoming home your Hero… Here is the Custom Sign that was made for our very own Jen Rinaldi to welcome her Marine home from Afghanistan.

This custom drop we did for Anita is so beautiful.

And these drops we made for Mona’s Studio are gorgeous!  Take a look at the before and after photos.  The quality of the backdrops is incredible, and the thought of having an exclusive backdrop will make your clients feel that much more special!

Before:After:

Before: After:

Custom drops will be perfect for any of your advertising needs, as well as special occasions.  Do you need a unique gift for someone?  Take one of your images and have us place it on special material that will stick to the wall in their room, office, or just about anywhere!
Contact us today at: photopropfloors@gmail.com to place your custom order.  And don’t forget to read our FAQ’s on the Info Tab of our Facebook page before ordering.

How about family photos in front of Anna Gurley’s design?

And then of course you have this beautiful velvety inspired red backdrop that would complete any session fit for a prince and princess embarking on a new journey together.

So go ahead and take a look at the gorgeous backdrops here.  You will be sure to fall in love over and over again.

She begins by saying;  “Branding is largely about differentiating your business – separating you from the competition … and unique props can be one way to do that!  I am not a prop-fanatic, mainly because my small studio doesn’t have the space to store a lot of stuff… in fact I’ve been in business for 9 years and until 3 yrs ago I had hardly any props. For those first years, THAT was my differentiator – simple, focused, no props.  Then I found myself accumulating some simple props…”

Debi has seen first hand how props have changed the face of her business.  People have seen photos she has taken for other clients using these amazing props and they can’t wait to get in the studio with her!  She explains, “I noticed how many potential clients were contacting me to ask about a prop they had seen on my blog and how many of them told me “when I saw that picture of the baby in the net, I KNEW we would be hiring you to do our newborn pictures”. They loved my work but the props were catching their eye!”

Props are not just for newborn sessions though.  You can take a photo of a loving family of four on a beach, or in a studio in front of the basic black, blue, or gray backdrop, or you can take an AMAZING photo of them in front of a vintage wallpaper, barn door, or tin tile backdrop and know without a doubt which portraits will be adorning the walls in their home.  How about the typical Senior Portraits that we have all had.  Make those count for your clients with the props that will set their photos apart from their friends.  You will be sure to have many more young people knocking on your door to have their pictures taken “with that prop” just like their friends did.

In Debi’s article, she continues to talk about the importance of investing in your own business with different props and you can see the success unfold within seconds of reading her words.  So if you had any doubt before, jump off that fence and go purchase your props.  You can start by clicking here to see the latest floors and backdrops that we are offering over at Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops.  You can also enjoy 10% off over at Life’s Images until the end of December by clicking here.  Make sure you read the entire article that Debi wrote at Life’s Images.  You can also see the article posted over at Prop Insanity.  Congratulations Debi on the wonderful article, and thank you for the opportunity to share your words.

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Just click here.  I promise, you’ll be in for a real TWEET!  (get it?!? )

Heidi says:

“I’m going to nail two binder type artist clips to my wall and hang them from there.”

Here is how our good friend Julie hangs her backdrops:

Kelly explains:

“Thought I would share how I hang my backdrops… I work from a home studio and have a removable curtain rod that I was attaching my backdrops to with heavy duty clamps from Home Depot…Wasn’t too happy with this method because I found it left slight ripples on the backdrops so…I went to a local fabric shop and asked them for the card board tubing that they use for their fabric bolts.  They were more then happy to GIVE them to me (better to recycle then to throw them out!)  I then used a staple gun (with not too big of a staple and stapled the top of the back drop to the card board tube which is now easy to roll up and store plus it just slides on to my curtain rod so easily.  If I decide to use the backdrop as a floor, I just make sure the tube is to the side or away from the wall…I’m sure everyone has a method that works for them but so far, this has worked the best for me…”

Here’s a photo of Carrianne’s Studio

Jolene says:

“I go to the local hardware store and cut sections of wooden closet rods (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and about a foot longer than the drops. I then drill holes in each end so they slide down over top my backdrop stands. I go the expensive way and velcro them to the rods and then roll them up on the rod for storage and transport. I have an extra rod that I use at the bottom to add a little weight to the piece on the floor. This is not the cheapest method, but it works for me. “

Check out what Heather suggests:

“I attached 2 curtain rods and different heights to the wall in the studio, I then clamp the backdrops on when I’m using one. I store them in the tubes they were shipped in, with a picture of each backdrop on the outside of the tube for reference.”

Annet went to her local fabric store and asked for empty tubes that the “home style” fabrics come on, and rolls the back drops on that.  Then she explains, “I have a manfrotto system for my seamless backdrop paper, and I purchased two individual brackets mounted those underneath and now I have room for 6 rolls at one time, the rest is stored in a closet, it’s not the cheapest way but it looks nice, clean,organized AND professional”

Stacy H.’s set up looks like this:

Virginia says:

“I just purchased an inexpensive piece of panel board (about 18 bucks), and had it cut to the size of my drops. My plan is to stand the panel board up and clamp it to my backdrop stand and then clamp the drop to the panel board so it is nice and tight. Another plus is that you can prop the panel board with drop attached up against a wall so your subject can lean on it for added use. I’ll be trying it out this weekend, but I’ve done it with a piece of privacy fence outdoors and it worked very well.”

A recent set-up for Silver Image looked like this:

Here is an awesome shot from one of our clients, Melinda that shows a Before and After of her studio set-up.

And finally…Here are several shots from the Queen of Photo Prop Floors and Backdrops.  Our very own Jen Rinaldi!

We  hope you enjoyed all of these ideas.  Wow, we certainly have some inventive clients.  You guys ROCK!  If you have any other ideas on how to store and hang your Photo Prop products, post them in the comments.  We would LOVE to know!

Aren’t those beautiful!?!  They are sure to enhance any newborn sessions you have coming up!  Don’t forget the offer expires the end of December.  So check it out here now!

Come join them in the beautiful Texas Hill Country (Fredericksburg to be exact) for a seminar on how to create the perfect baby program for your studio.

The class includes over 2 days of instruction, campfires, most meals and relaxation! Discounted registration until December 30th.

Marketing*Sales*Pricing*Branding*Ideas that will generate money*and more!

To Register visit: https://www.regonline.com/amazingbabyprogram

Phone: 281-290-8868

Email: info@silver-image-photo.com