Tips & Tricks

Printed backdrops are undoubtedly convenient for photography. They are lightweight, easy to transport, waterproof, and easy to maintain.

The high-quality printing allows textures to appear realistic in your photos. The variety of textures such as stone, metal, wood, etc., adds value to your images, allowing you to unleash your imagination and complete the frame.

Choose a neutral color that allows you to use them in any type of scene and complements any food or object. For more interesting and eye-catching shots, opt for saturated colors such as Green Meadow, which you can combine with monochrome or contrasting colors.

The material has a matte finish to prevent glare during shooting, but nonetheless, it is smooth and lacks real texture, so it is possible to get glare at certain angles.

If you are a complete beginner photographer, I would recommend choosing a light backdrops for your photos. It has the least chance of glare.

Here are a few tips to help you successfully shoot with a printed backdrops:

  • If shooting with natural light, place the scene about 1.5 meters away from the window. You can use a diffuser to soften the light or lower the thin white curtain on the window (if available).
  • If using artificial lighting, use a softbox and move the flash away from the scene if necessary.
  • The angle of shooting is extremely important. If shooting with light coming from behind the object (backlighting), you will always have glare. Use this angle when you want to create bold images with more contrast, especially when shooting drinks.

To use the backdrops in a vertical position, you can use a T-shaped base or another stand, securing it with clips. Another idea is to attach it to a rigid surface like plywood and again clamp it to it.

Protect your backdrops from scratches. Do not cut directly on it and do not fold it. This way you will keep it in perfect condition for a longer time.

Don’t forget to wipe your printed backdrop with a damp cloth after each use and wait for it to dry completely before rolling it up and storing it back in the tube.