 Dolly L. Davis |
How do I light this backdrop? I bought this backdrop off ebay. I used a steamer on it, but I either did it wrong, or it didn't work like it should. Either way, I am not sure how to light it. I have never used a scenic backdrop before, and I have my first portraits next week for a family with this backdrop, and need help knowing how to use a scenic backdrop. Thank ya so much! Dolly :)
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Dolly L. Davis |
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.php?photoID=5315920&catID=&style=&rowNumber=1&memberID=228157 I couldn't get it to show up here, but it is in my gallery. Thanks!
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W. |
That background doesn't look good, Dolly. How about steaming it once more, good, and then rolling it up very carefully (and leaving it for a couple days) so that it flattens itself?
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Debby A. Tabb |
Dolly, yes steam or iron this once more then store rolled up. with most senic backgrounds you do not use a back light, you will take away from the effect. I myself had this same backdrop, it is beautiful and photographs so beautifully,but DO NOT WASH IT!!! I photographed a with it for about two weeks, I had a toddler about 1 1/2 years old, one day and did some fairy pictures. We did one naked fairy looking over her shoulder and thats all it took, she soiled it, I washed it, and the goofballs that made it used a water based paint-it is now a spotty white cloth. Wishing you the very best, Debby
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Most scenic backdrops you see that are smooth are pulled tight with clamps on stands.
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Dolly L. Davis |
Thank you all so much. I am pretty new to backdrops, aside from white and black, those seemed easier. lol. I will iron it and roll it and never wash it. I appriciate your help very much. I was kinda lost as to what to do, I have only taken portraits once, and that was a girl letting me practice tryin. So, I am excited to learn, have a lot of books I am reading, but none say anything about these scenics. Thanks again so much!!
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