13 Sweet Candy Photoshoot Ideas

For the candy lovers among us, here are 13 sweet candy photoshoot ideas to make your next creative endeavor a successful and visually appealing one – just keep reading!

1. Rent a candy-themed space for your photoshoot

This lips and lollipop candy room in Los Angeles is an awesome choice for a candy-themed photoshoot. The host describes it as “a playground of tantalizing teal tones, candy themed everywhere, a bathtub with gumballs, teddy bears, ice cream themed seating and cotton candy rugs.” Besides the incredible decor, it also has amazing natural light and plenty of space to spread out.

To quote one reviewer who shot a music video here: “Space was amazing!! Extremely creative and one of a kind! The host was accommodating and helpful throughout the entire process. Would recommend and book again.”

2. Candyland-inspired photoshoot

For this candy photoshoot idea, use the aesthetic of the beloved and widely-known game Candyland as the inspiration for your photos. For some inspiration, check out how photographer Todd Youngblood executed his own playful yet tasteful Candyland photoshoot. You might also want to use a Candyland-themed backdrop for your photo, like this one that you can purchase on Etsy.

3. Use a candy-themed backdrop

Here’s a candy photoshoot idea that’ll save you a bunch of effort and elevate the look of your photos: buying a backdrop for your photoshoot.

For instance, this pastel candy mountain photography backdrop from PhotoPropFloorsDrops on Etsy would be an absolutely adorable addition to any candy-themed photoshoot.

These wow-worthy retro photoshoot ideas can be the perfect complement to your candy shoot!

4. Making your own candy photoshoot

Photoshoots of people baking or cooking are old news by this point–we’ve all seen them on social media a thousand times over. But what about a photoshoot where the subject (you, or a model, or a group of friends – whatever you prefer) is actually making their own candy?

You can choose what kind of candy you’d like to try making depending on your level of skill in the kitchen, but either way, the results of this candy photoshoot idea are sure to be super sweet!

5. Retro candy photoshoot

Combine a retro aesthetic from the decade of your choice (50s? 70s? 80s? It’s up to you!) with a candy-themed photoshoot for an adorable result. One great location for such a photoshoot would be at this NoHo Arts District multi-set creative loft in Los Angeles, California.

There are a ton of stunning sets here, but the most suitable one for this candy photoshoot idea would be the set made to look like a “colorful candy shop with teal and white checkered floors, pink striped walls, bookshelves filled with candy and various props, vintage pub table with chairs and cotton candy machine”.

One of dozens of happy reviewers who had rented the space commented, “AMAZING SPACE! This space is decorated perfectly from TOP TO BOTTOM! The host went above and beyond to make this space perfect! We had an amazing time.”

6. Halloween candy photoshoot

If it’s nearing Halloween, you might be interested in exploring another cool combination of themes with your photoshoot: the spookiness and the costumes associated with Halloween, with an emphasis on the candy! If you really want to get into this theme and are going for a more kitschy and stylized aesthetic, you can even dress up like a piece of candy yourself.

There are tons of great costumes out there that make this possible, such as this heart-shaped box of chocolates costume.

7. Take photos at Candytopia

Billed as an “outrageously interactive candy wonderland,” Candytopia has locations in New York, Atlanta, and Houston. It’s an interactive art installation that’s been featured in publications like Thrillist, Harper’s Bazaar, and TimeOut, and there are “over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami”! It’s a great place to bring friends, but a solo photoshoot here would also be amazing.

8. Candy picnic

Find a pretty garden or other beautiful natural area and set up a picnic there, with a twist – have your picnic basket be full of different kinds of candy and nothing else! You’ll definitely want to choose candies that photograph well, such as multi-color rock candy sticks and large, brightly-colored lollipops. The photography subject(s) can even wear cute and colorful outfits that match the candy they’re eating and posing with.

9. Learn how to properly photograph candy

Photographing candy is different than photographing, say, people or scenery. If you’re using your smartphone for your photoshoot, this guide to taking scrumptious shots of colorful sweets from How to Mobile Photo on YouTube will be a big help. We know you’re eager to start, but doing a little research before you jump in never hurts.

10. Valentine’s Day conversation hearts photoshoot

Perhaps you’re looking for candy photoshoot ideas because Valentine’s Day is approaching and you’re hoping to commemorate the sweetest aspect of the holiday. If so, conversation hearts are a cute and classic way to accessorize, writes blogger Madcrayy.

Ways to use conversation hearts as a prop include sticking them to your face with Vaseline. You can also put one on your tongue for a close-up shot. Or, try gluing them to hair clips that you’ll then wear, throwing them in the air, and more – time to get creative!

Speaking of, check out our Valentine’s Day photoshoot ideas next for more killer suggestions!

11. Use a giant lollipop as a prop

We’re obsessed with the look of giant lollipops. And posing with one/pretending to eat one is an excellent candy photoshoot idea. In fact, here’s a giant lollipop you can buy online.

12. Cotton candy photoshoot

Cotton candy makes a lovely, colorful addition to a photoshoot. After all, the scale is so large compared to other kinds of candy. For some inspiration, check out this photo of Ryan Reynolds in Glamour magazine holding two giant cones of cotton candy.

13. Candy store photoshoot

Here’s a simple but perfect candy photoshoot idea: find a candy store where you can take photos and get creative! For instance, this fun and trendy candy store with clean and colorful decor in Tucker, Georgia, is aesthetically pleasing while also costing a reasonable $100 per hour to rent.

It is a “one-of-a-kind candy boutique that features white walls lined with colorful candies, gummies, cookies, popcorn and much more”. Plus, while you’re there, you can sample “delicious homemade goodies to enjoy such as our boogie hot chocolate, banana pudding, and other homemade treats”. Yum!

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