Props in photos are one of those things that will probably never go away. Seniors like to have their instruments or sports gear with them to show what they did in high school. Children love their toys and sweet treats. Newborn pictures are just not the same without a fuzzy blanket or a cute bow. The list goes on and on for the different props people use and why they want to use them.
These six things are so important to remember! If you get stuck using props in the unnatural, bland and old way that everyone else seems to be doing, you will soon hate using props. By taking a new approach to using props, you will be creating a photo that the client and you will love. Be adventurous and break the traditional molds!
You can read Lynsey Mattingly's full article at http://digital-photography-school.com/props-are-evil-how-to-use-them-for-good/.