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02-16-2011, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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| Inexpensive backdrop/background ideas? I'm trying to come up with different, inexpensive backdrop ideas. I want a fabric that doesn't wrinkle easily, or at least doesn't show the wrinkles. I've found some fleece fabric that I really like, on sale, and I'm thinking about using that. Does fleece work well as a backdrop/background? The paper backdrops were also recommended to me and I'll be trying some of that too. Is there any preference for the paper vs. material? I've seen the effect of the paper backdrop in photos and love it! Any other input and suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks, Bonny
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02-16-2011, 10:12 AM | #2 |
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| A pet photographer I know uses painter's canvases (amongst other things - such as painting one wall black that was heavily texturized prior to painting) and spray paints some of them. Hangs them on a pvc (or pcv???) pipe - in a curtain rod fashion near the ceiling and just slides whatever one she doesn't want out of the way. She has used a sheet also. The shots always come out nice.
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02-16-2011, 10:20 AM | #3 |
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| We are trying felt, at Joanns they sell 72 inch wide felt and we got 4 yards of it. I get the Joanns mailer flyers in the mail and they usually have 40 or 50 % off coupons in there. its working out well.
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02-16-2011, 12:25 PM | #4 |
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02-16-2011, 12:31 PM | #5 | |
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Bonnie, are you thinking for the furries? If yes, paper might be tough. I was going to say a sheet, but those do wrinkle easily. What about a jersey sheet...I wonder if those wrinkle as easy? Another thing...if you have an Ikea near you, maybe check out the curtain area - they have huge curtains for good prices and those may work.
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02-16-2011, 12:33 PM | #6 | |
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02-16-2011, 12:41 PM | #7 | |
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A piece of advice if you do go with these is to get as big as will fit. I started with a smaller one as I figured I wouldn't be photographer more than a dog or a piece of clothing, but it was too small. I think the one I have now is 5' wide and even then sometimes I wish I had gotten the bigger one. I have black and then one of the whites. I've ordered a few things from that company and it has always arrived quickly. | |
02-16-2011, 12:44 PM | #8 |
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| I am by no means an expert, but here is a picture of Piper that is unedited, but you can see how smooth the background is. Besides adjusting some coloring, I don't have to worry about the background being bumpy, wrinkly, etc. Last edited by Poochieheaven; 02-16-2011 at 12:45 PM. Reason: can't spell |
02-16-2011, 12:47 PM | #9 | |
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The felt is thick so it doesn't wrinkle. After we use it we just roll or fold it up out of the way. the only negative is that its kinda bulky folded up.
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02-16-2011, 12:51 PM | #10 | ||
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Ann, I am thinking of these for the munchkins. I saw some pics MaryKay took of her gorgeous trio and asked her about the background she used for them. That's when I learned about paper backdrops. I did wonder how they'd hold up with my rowdy crew - somehow I get the idea that hers pose much more nicely for pics than mine. There's no Ikea anywhere near me. Hopefully, this will give me enough to keep the gang busy for some time! I'm not very creatively talented and I always need help thinking up ideas. Thanks!!
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02-16-2011, 12:54 PM | #11 | |
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But YES, that is the smooth background I had in mind. It's really striking in black and white photos, too. I already have some on order and I'm excited to give it a try!
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02-16-2011, 12:56 PM | #12 |
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| That would be ok. The fleece I have in mind will be bulky too. I'd much rather it be bulky than be full of wrinkles and fold lines every time I want to use it. I just checked my local store online and they have the prettiest soft pink in felt - just the shade I want!
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02-16-2011, 12:56 PM | #13 | |
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Lots of treats help (and a helper to give out the treats) | |
02-16-2011, 01:00 PM | #14 | |
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02-16-2011, 06:02 PM | #15 |
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| Whatever background you choose, if you have the space to do this, to reduce seeing any wrinkles there are, place the subject as far away from the background as possible. With a shallow depth of field, you will see less wrinkles.
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