OUT-OF-THE-BOX BACKDROPS
by Kelli France, editor-in-chief
Gone are the days of using drapes and pillars as backdrops. Today’s modern photographer can get creative and think out-of-the-box with inspirational backdrops made with newspaper, streamers, wood, fabric, quilts and even Post-it notes!
Love this newspaper backdrop:
Brittany Stover Photography
This flower wall is to.die.for:
Can you believe this DIY backdrop is made out of streamers, tulle, parchment paper, cotton fabric, and coffee filters?
Learn how to make yarn balls here:
Ever thought of using Post-it notes to create a backdrop?
Crystal curtain…um lovely!
One of my faves…a lace tablecloth backdrop:
Whether it has meaning to the family or wedding, or just because it looks great… how about a charming quilt!?
or like this:
Check out this decorative tree trunk backdrop:
Fresh fabric and felt backdrops:
knotted strips of fabric as a backdrop:
Distressed wood always looks fabulous as a backdrop:
Yes, this ruffle backdrop is really made of crepe paper:
LOVE these ideas!!! As one who doesn’t have a studio, these definitely provide some inexpensive & fun ideas to take with me. Thanks for sharing!
March 27, 2012 at 7:44 amJust ordered my Post It Notes!!! I am soooooooo excited!
March 27, 2012 at 1:17 pmThanks for the great inspiration. Using newspapers, folded decorative paper and even post-it notes shows that you don’t have to spend a fortune on backdrops. I also like that DIY backdrops can be much more modern and contemporary than the standard studio backgrounds.
October 8, 2012 at 5:16 amthese are such wonderful ideas! I think I’ll have to make some myself and potentially use them in the summer when I can set up in my garage space since I don’t have a studio!
December 4, 2012 at 12:23 pm