A good low-cost approach is to source props from rummage/garage sales, thrift stores, and clearance/charity shops. These places can be great for inexpensive costumes, vintage clothing, odd decorative items, mirrors, light fixtures, picture frames, and wood pieces that can also work as simple backgrounds.

For a market booth, you may not need lots of props. Several people respond well to one strong, memorable concept rather than a pile of random items. A simple themed setup—something playful and visually distinctive—can be more effective and easier to manage than dozens of props.

Practical ideas from the suggestions include:

• costumes or vintage clothing
• frames and mirrors for interactive posing
• wood pieces or fabric/clothing as backdrops
• quirky secondhand objects that catch the eye

Best strategy: visit local secondhand sources with an open mind, look for cheap items that photograph well, and build around one creative idea if possible. That keeps costs low, setup simple, and the booth more memorable.