I'm currently photographing some clothing for a small local business in her home. She fortunately has borrowed a backdrop frame and a big role of white seamless paper from a friend and we're using that as the backdrop with a mannequin (which is also white :/ ) Anyway, I was wondering if it's possible to have a similar setup which is portable? (A backdrop that also extends down to the floor) Something that can fit in a bag that I can carry around with me? I know the stand can fold away and fit in a bag but what about a backdrop? The seamless paper this lady has is so long and heavy.
Want To Buy A Backdrop
- Thread starter gohan2091
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I have this Square Perfect backdrop stand kit. Collapses nicely into an easy to carry bag;
Professional Photo Backdrop Stand | Premium Photography Background Stand | Muslin Backdrop Stand
Can be had for $50-60 used on ebay.
Professional Photo Backdrop Stand | Premium Photography Background Stand | Muslin Backdrop Stand
Can be had for $50-60 used on ebay.
Thanks but that's just for the stand, what about the actual backdrop? Should I be looking for some light weight material that can be rolled into a long bag? or go seamless paper (but if it's anything like what the lady has, it's far too large and heavy to carry around with me)
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Go to a fabric store and get some muslin. You should be able to go 60" wide, or close to it.
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I don't think us British call it Muslin, I think it's known here as Calico. I see 60" wide on Amazon UK for a cheap price but it comes on different weights. Does that matter? Also how many meters would I need for a typical backdrop?
Amazon.co.uk: Calico
Amazon.co.uk: Calico
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Yes... calico, muslin, same thing. The heavier weights will be thicker, but something in the medium range should be fine. Go to a fabric store and get all touchy-feely with their stock if you want to know exactly what you're getting. How much you need will depend on what you're shooting. Too much is less of a problem than not enough and you want enough fabric so that it drapes well on all sides of what you're shooting. A little applied logic and a tape measure should give you a pretty good idea f what you'll need.
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I addressed part of your request
Visit camera shops, fabric stores, etc. Not sure what you have in the UK. There are a few online sources, search for 'backdrops' and see if you can find a few who are located in or deliver to your area