Should not crease if stored in a roll.Hangs beautifully and won’t crease if kept hanging – I highly recommend using a permanent wall stand (see image above) if at all possible.You can create some amazingly stunning beauty portraits with the correct backdrop and colour coding either with perfect separation between the subject and the backdrop or with subtle colour tones that blend into each other. This would be my #1 recommendation for those with a dedicated studio.The 10 minutes it takes to do this is well worth the hours you’ll save later. Iron or steam them out before the session if you have to. Ideally you want to be able to store it in a way that when it comes time to use it there are no creases or wrinkles on it.ĭigital cameras pick up every little detail and you can save yourself a lot of time in post processing by having a crease or wrinkle free backdrop. More on this in the next paragraph but always consider how you will store and hang your backdrop. Use the colour spectrum (pictured here) to guide you with colour coding. Match your model’s clothing to the backdrop to get the mood you are after. Your backdrop colours determine the mood of your photos.ĭark backdrops create high contrast and drama where as lighter neutral tones are softer and more romantic.īright colours are dramatic but can overwhelm.Ĭhoose your colours wisely – the best advice I can offer it so understand the colour spectrum and to know what colours go well together and what colours clash. Height will be determined by whether you want to do full body length portraits or just headshots. It will also be determined by the type of portrait work you do – for example individual portraits can be done with a fairly narrow backdrop whereas large groups require something much wider. The overall dimensions of your backdrop will depend on the size of the room you are working in.

The material it is made from plays a big part in this. Where you shoot will determine what type of backdrop would best suit your requirements – for example if you are going to be taking it on location you probably want something light and easy to transport.

Before you even start you need to know what your intended outcome is – do you want a dramatic portrait, a beauty portrait, a fun portrait, a textured background for effect or do you intend to replace the background and insert your own? Portable or Fixed?īackdrops are invariably used in studios or on location.

Plain backdrops for photography