We used a number of props to add realism to the shoots, with much of the decisions being made instantly and incontestably, such as the empty bottles at the pub, cigarettes to add to the self-destructive 'carpe diem' character of our artist, and the STD letter envelope.
However, other props were also used in a more conscious way, such as the painted backdrop in the club scene to imply drug use (as we were not allowed to show or imply the consumption of certain substances on film).