Photography Background
Photography backdrops – behind the scenes
The subject of a photograph or the special event being organized will give rise to the style of the backdrop. Top fashion photographers may shoot their well dressed models in front of photography backgrounds such as picket fences, fields of flowers, in the woods, amongst animals or even a plain solid one.
Sometimes at special events there will be a corner with photography backdrops enabling guests to take a photo as a souvenir.
Photography backdrops are made out of different types of material. Paper backdrops are the easiest to handle as they are lightweight but its disadvantages are, it tears and wrinkles easily and will need constant replacement. Canvas is another material that is used. They can be painted in a myriad of colours but is not practical since it is heavy to move around. Muslin is a popular choice and can be hand painted to choice but there are muslin backdrops that are printed and are washable and could be put to use constantly. However it is a bit expensive and before use, muslin will have to be steamed so as to prevent wrinkles. Flex-Outs are the most convenient type of photography backdrops. They are made out of washable material and come with their own frame enabling the backdrop to be carried around or even leant against a wall. Cloth is another medium that is used.
The subject of photography backdrops is varied. They can be scenic in nature, depicting pictures of the seaside, hill and country side. There is also fantasy scenic that take you to the magical world of fairies and toadstools, enchanted forests, faraway kingdoms or even secret gardens!
Photography backdrops for children will have the subject of balloons, rainbows, numbers and letters. Generally there are Wood and stone floor textures, flowers, abstracts, the list is endless.
For photographers who spend much time analyzing their subject, photography backdrops play a vital part. The size of the backdrop should be in relation to the subject. For professionals it is best to get backdrops that are adjustable. It is important that light and glare will have no adverse effect on the backdrop.
Photography backdrops are an important asset of a studio. It is necessary to see that they are durable and of the correct sizes for the necessary work. The backdrop and the subject should be worked together for the best effect. The two cannot be looked at in isolation.
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Where can I get or buy good Photography backgrounds?
-I need like 10X20 for backgrounds
-background that tells a story you know like nature, season, trees and
eye catching backgrounds you know!
-has to be affordable
Amvona.com or Ebay. Ebay has a ton of them, some good quality, some not so much. I got some from amvona on ebay that are very good quality and were less than 100 USD. They are I think 10x20 or 12x24 or maybe some of both. Just search scenic muslin on ebay and you'll find something.
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Digital Photography Background Tips
When we're taking photographs, we're usually too busy concentrating on the main focus of the picture and don't worry about what's in the background. However, the background is crucial to the overall success of the photo so here are some digital photography background tips.
One of my favourite digital photography background tips is glaringly obvious when you think about it. If you're taking a picture in your garden, don't include the line full of washing in the background, or the rubbish bin. Out in the street avoid bins, dangling electrical wires cement mixers or anything that will detract from the scene and in the countryside don't include electricity pylons, telegraph poles or similar; the landscape will look much nicer without them.
Don't include anything in the background which draws the eye away from the main subject of your picture. Apart from avoiding clutter as above, there are a number of ways to ensure that your subject really is the centre of attention.
Shorten the depth of field so that your subject is in sharp focus against an out of focus background by widening your aperture. If your camera has a macro setting, this will happen automatically for such subjects as flower blooms and insects but not for larger subjects like pets or humans.
Don't let the background compete with your subject. For example a child in a floral dress standing in a field of poppies will get lost. Equally, vertical or horizontal lines such as trees or furrows can detract from the main feature.
Clashing colours don't make for a good photograph either. A woman in a pink dress photographed in front of a terracotta coloured house won't create a good look.
Take photos from above or below your subject, so that the sky or the grass makes a natural background.
Another one of the best digital photography background tips is create your own. Use a sheet or other plain piece of material in a colour of your choice to hang behind the subject or lay under the subject. Artists' card can be placed on a worktop to create the background for small objects.
Don't forget to use the right camera settings if you're taking a portrait against a window as your subject person could end up as no more than a silhouette against a bright background. As a general rule a bright background will take the eye away from the subject anyway.
Of course you can always modify or touch up your photos afterwards by using a tools such as Adobe Photoshop to alter backgrounds.
About the Author
Jim Barton is an experienced photographer who wants to share what he knows about digital photography. For more digital photography background tips, visit Jim's Digital Photography website.
