 Kimberly J. Whipps |
Which backdrop to buy? Okay I am on the verge of buying a new white backdrop. I need one for shooting mostly portraits, (like those in my gallery) I want one that is resistent to wrinkling...so here is what I have found. Any comments or suggestions on these or others would be GREATLY appreciated. Also, if you know anything about the company selling each backdrop, good or bad, would also be very helpful. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me decide. Kimberly http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7505366369&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3880999217&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=191649&is=REG
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Mark Feldstein |
Hi Kim: I only looked at the B&H velour backdrop from Photo Alley. I suppose it depends on the look you want. To me, a non-wrinkling velour isn't much different than a white seamless other than it might be more comfortable to sit on and it's washable. Probably a big advantage for shooting kids huh? My own preference is muslin from theatrical supply houses. They're available in different colors like black, white, gray, etc., and I just paint or dye them any way I want them to look, usually in sections so that I can roll down whichever part I want to show, IF I want it to show. They soften up quite a bit after they're washed a few times in Woolite and you can cut them to size without much fear of the thing unravelling. Just another choice to mull over I suppose. Nice stuff in your gallery here btw. Thanks for sharing it.
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Michael H. Cothran |
Only a cloth background like muslin will wrinkle. If all you need is a plain white background, just buy a roll of Savage seamless background paper. If it gets soiled or torn, cut it off, and pull down a few more feet. It's cheap, lasts a long time, and is disposable. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Ryan Peinhardt |
You can also use a white bedsheet, or, for that matter, just about anything white. The trick is placing it far enough behind the subject that it appears as a white space without any details.
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Hidee |
Hi Kimberly, I don't suppose you will check this post since it was first started a year ago. I'm currently in a toss up over the seamless paper and the B&H velour white background and would like to get something soon in time for it to arrive for a shoot I have next week. If you read this, would love to know what you went with and how it's working for you. Thanks,
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