backdrop

    This infinite background machine was sitting in your house and you didn’t even know it

    Jan 16, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

    How would you like to have an infinite number of different backgrounds for your portraits? What if I told you that you can? In fact,…

    How to make your own DIY mottled backdrops for a fraction of the cost of buying them

    Aug 14, 2019 Jake Hicks

    For those of us born in the 1970s and ’80s, this new phenomenon of mottled, cloudy backdrops appearing in modern portraits is an odd one….

    $10 vs. $30 seamless backdrop for portraits: should you save money on backdrops?

    Feb 6, 2019 Roger Rosales

    Photography. It’s expensive. And who really has the money to buy all the name brand photo gear? I certainly don’t. With that said, expensive equipment…

    What are Canvas backdrops and why you should own one

    Dec 30, 2018 Tom Saimon

    A canvas backdrop is a backdrop made, well, from a canvas. Canvas is a type of fabric that absorbs paint well, so it is often…

    Here are four awesome portrait locations you can find in any neighborhood

    Oct 1, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    Any city or town can be a source of fantastic backdrops if you just know where to look. In this short, fun and informative video,…

    Here Are Ideas Photo Ideas with A $6 Shiny Purse and Smartphone Flashlight

    Sep 13, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    Mainly, I do photography for fun, and I like experimenting with random stuff to get unusual effects in my photos. For my birthday last year,…

    Three ways to make the best out of your background in the studio

    Sep 4, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    Portrait photographers pay a lot of attention to their subjects, but sometimes they don’t pay so much attention to the background. In this video, Jeff…

    Two DIY backdrops that will save you both money and space

    Apr 17, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    If you have a limited space for a backdrop in your apartment, Rachel and Daniel from Mango Street have just the thing for you. In…

    Everything you need to know about paper backdrops with 2 money saving DIYP tips

    Sep 6, 2017 John Aldred

    Choosing a backdrop for use in the studio largely comes down to personal preference. I rarely shoot in the studio, so I tend to go…

    How and why to use paper backdrops when shooting in a small space

    Mar 10, 2017 John Aldred

    Whether for stills or video, paper backdrops are super handy, especially in a permanent fixture. But they’re also useful when setting up in a small…