Best Instagram props ever...

Are you looking for creative ways to take your Instagram photos to the next level? Well, look no further as I have teamed up with Dulani Nissanka who is a food photographer, speech therapist and the brains behind Rataa Sri Lanka to give you all the insights on some classy and elegant props that you can use to take your Instagram money shot! Regardless of the fact that you’re doing a photoshoot with yourself in a frame or taking flatlays, Rataa Sri Lanka has got you covered with props that will change the way you take instagram photos forever!

Handcrafted surfaces for food and product photography

We’ve all seen exquisite photos with backgrounds that look like hardwood floors and concrete slabs. Well not everyone has hardwood floors in their homes to capture pictures that are one of a kind! Even if you don’t have a suitable surface/table top for your food photos these handcrafted surfaces can be used to take photos with. These are portable so you do not have to worry about accessibility. The backgrounds come in a variety of choices from Red wine, Dark Blue Infinity, Black Cement, White Wall, White concrete, White rustic wood, cement and classic wood collection that make the perfect fake counter top for all your pictures. These backgrounds are waterproof and stain free so you do not have to worry about making a mess especially when taking food pictures.

Linen napkins

Linen Napkins is life when it comes to food photography. Insta foodies will vouch on the fact that this is an essential prop required in food styling. Getting the right coloured napkin to match with the overall colours in a dish is rather difficult to look for in any average store. However with Rataa Sri Lanka, you can find a variety of colours that suit the best and they have included a lovely collection to their store.

Wooden serving boards and wooden coasters

Most of the fast food outlets serve food with a different take than merely serving on a plate, they use wooden boards and us consumers snap away to get that ultimate money shot to share in #foodstagram. Well now you can do your own layouts by getting your hands on one of these unique rustic wooden serving boards and coasters from Rataa Sri Lanka to enhance your photos to give out a professional feel. These can also be used for product shots and many more as you desire.

Fake fur cloths

If you are trying to achieve pictures that showcase timeless elegance and luxe, invest in this fake fur cloths that will ensure to change your Instagram appearance drastically. They are famously used by many Instagram influencers for their product promo photos and for various flatlay photography. This is a considered as a must-have as it adds a nice texture for photos in a flatlay or even draped over furniture of your choice.

Mobile phone tripods

Have to click the perfect shot is no easy work. It takes a lot of detailed planning, angles, lighting and height variations behind a money shot. Therefore having a tripod is quite essential for taking quality photos and it also helps in making the task much easier. As most of the Instagram influencers and food bloggers use their phone for taking pictures, Rataa Sri Lanka has also included mobile phone tripods into their latest collection.

Unique cutlery and crockery

If you’re using the same plate for food styling over and over again, the pictures may seem stale after a point. Rataa Sri Lanka has some simple and versatile pieces that you can experiment with. Their seemingly elegant yet rustic cutlery and crockery props are suitable for food photography or you could try something different if you have use in mind. You can find white bowls and wooden cutlery which are infinitely versatile and do a great job and highlighting the food, rather than distracting from it.

Diffusers & Reflectors

Bloggers who use natural lighting for their photos will know that there isn’t a way to manipulate the lighting to get soft lights or to manipulate the shadows of the objects. This is when diffusers and reflectors come in handy which will soon be released in Rataa Sri Lanka’s newest collection.

In collaboration with a UK based Sri Lankan professional food photographer Nisha (IG: @healthysutra) together with Rataa Sri Lanka brings you food styling tricks and tips that are helpful for food bloggers. All of which will be shared by visiting their website www.rataasrilanka. com or srilankan_backdrops_props in Instragram for creative and fun ways of food photography.

You can find white bowls and wooden cutlery which are infinitely versatile and do a great job of highlighting the food, rather than distracting from it