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Backdrops Is there a difference between the backdrops? Are some better than others? Do some last longer or are wrinkle less? If the price is higher, does this mean the quality is better? I'm familiar with some products in the market like, Canvas, Velour, and a few others but I don't know much about backdrops. I'm looking to purchase a few for a home studio I'm building, it will be for professional shoots.Can you give me some advice on them? I will also love to hear from other members about their experiences with different backdrops. Thanks
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Tony Sweet |
Cookie! There are MANY types and styles of backdrops. At the end of this month, if you can, attend PhotoPlus in NYC at the Javitts Center, or any such event throughout the year. Many backdrop manufacturers are there and you can see for yourself. Backdrops are VERY personal and rely on your shooting style and the look that you want to achieve AND what your clientele prefers. Good luck!
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Piper Lehman |
Cookie, If you're just getting started, I suggest looking at white muslin and a black velour. Gray is good too. Neutral backgrounds look best, in my opinion. You want the subject to remain the 'subject' and not have the background stand out or compete with the subject. Seamless paper is also a good starting backdrop. You can get any color you need, and paper is the most economical way to go. Try Adorama or The Set Shop for choices in color and size (width as well as length). Set Shop sells 53" 1/2 rolls which will also save you a buck or two. I have both the white and red papers. In muslin, I have white and off-white. In velour, I have blue and black. I'm pretty set for anything I could think to shoot.
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Tony Sweet |
Piper's reply is right on the money!!
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Piper Lehman |
Just doing my part to try and stop the use of those God-awful "scenic" backgrounds people use to disguise their lack of photographic skills. I know this will p*ss someone off, but I don't think I've seen a portrait yet that I liked that was done with one of these things! For one, they date your shot as soon as it's printed. To me, it says 'amateur' all over it. There is no way these scenes look 'real' without the help of Industrial LIght & Magic studios!, e.g., a buttload of expensive lighting equipment. Nevertheless, the backdrop industry is doing very well for itself, so there are plenty of 'photographers' using them. Just remember, there's something to be said for simplicity. KISS.
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