Diy portrait backdrop

There’s a myth about blog photos – – those bright, crisp images on non-distracting backgrounds (you know the ones). The myth goes that those blog photos are shot in professional studios with expensive lighting equipment and fancy backdrops. Oh, and the bloggers behind the cameras have about 20 different lenses to choose from for different effects and compositions....

No studio, no problem! In this week’s article, I talk about how to take self portraits at home, without expensive gear, fancy backdrops and studio lighting. I share how your home can serve as a DIY studio space. In addition, I will talk about different camera options for home photography and finally give you some creative ideas for self portrait photography at home. Tap image to read! #selfportrait #photoideas #photographyideas #photostudio #photographytips #photography

(Make it for less than $100!)

This was a project that I was commissioned to do for a friend. She is a photographer and wanted a watercolor inspired backdrop for an upcoming shoot. I was a little unsure about how to approach thi…

V-flats are an essential item to a portrait photographer’s studio. A typical v-flat is two pieces of foam core connected on the long side with gaffer tape, and they are black on one side, white on the other, and have a smooth surface. They can stand on their own when set in an approximate 120 degree angle or less, and serve multiple purposes in the studio. While either side can be used as a backdrop for your subject, the white side is great for bouncing light onto your subject, and the black…

Making your own painted canvas backdrop on a budget is A LOT easier than you might think and it ends up looking as good as the expensive photography backdrops!

a daily something: diy | burlap + botanical backdrop

If you can’t afford a beautiful custom backdrop from a local party company, here’s your trick to make one at home. I initially spent about $150 on...

Photography Backdrop

For those of us born in the 1970s and 80s, this new phenomenon of mottled, cloudy backdrops appearing in modern portraits is an odd one. You see, back

Autumn is here, with its rich earthy colors, colder temperatures, and shorter days, together with the need for the fashion brands to promote their autumn/winter collections with look-books and campaigns. This year, to offer my clients something different from the usual black/grey/white backdrops I have in my studio, I decided to give my carpentry tools a good spin and build my own wood backdrop. The reason why backdrops are still so important in fashion and in portrait photography is that…

Love taking portrait style photos? Want to capture studio style portraits at home? With the right equipment and a little creative flair, you can set up a DIY home photography studio on a budget! Learn how to take professional-looking photos from the comfort of your own home with these easy-to-follow steps!

Maker Mama Craft Blog: DIY Home Studio Backdrop

Create an impressive DIY photo arch backdrop for a birthday party using foam insulation board, fabric and a Cricut decal.