What Do you Need to Remember when Choosing a Backdrop?

Whether you are shooting people or products, the backdrop behind your subject can make a major difference. It can either make it look fab or drab. Cluttered backgrounds tend to sidetrack and draw attention away from your subject. And if you want to sell products online, a cluttered image of the product may decrease sales.

Choosing a backdrop may appear to be a relatively simple task. However, from winter backdrop to floral one, there are numerous styles of backdrops available in different sizes, patterns, and materials.




Backdrop Size Options

There are a few things to consider when buying a backdrop size. Consider the size of your studio and the size of your subject while making a purchase. Portrait subjects should generally be pulled at least 3’ away from your backdrop to inhibit shadows and enable for easy lighting. This distance your subject will be from the backdrop will be changed when taking overhead or backlit/high key shots. Let’s discuss the length and width restrictions of common backdrops.

A 5-foot wide backdrop makes an ideal choice for headshots and ¾-length portraits. These backdrops can be managed easily and still only needs minimal space to set up. These backgrounds are suitable for event photographers who often work in busy spaces or for photographers working in a confined home studio.

A 7-foot long backdrop is generally considered as an ideal choice for ¾-length portrait of any average sized individual. This length of backdrop is good enough for headshots and portraits that are not full-body length. From Holiday Backdrops to solid ones, these days, you can easily find an extensive range of backdrops.


Holiday Backdrop


 

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