Backdrops

[drolight]

Hi. Does anyone here know of a reliable place to buy backdrops? I

know B&H in NYC has a few to select from, but there must be other

outlets.Which ones have you used? I recently ended up using a "tarp"

I bought at HomeDepot (yeah, call me cheap!)

 

Also, what color/hue of a backdrop would you all use for general/on-

location type work? For weddings?

 

Thanks!

[gary evans]

For a black backdrop, I use black fleece purchased at a fabric store. As long as you keep it clean, it works wonderfully and absorbs basically almost all light, leaving it black.

 

For white, I use white muslin, also bought at a fabric store.

 

Haven't come up with a "cheap" alternative for a "standard" portrait background yet...

[drolight]

Gary

 

Black fleece, huh? Ok. I checked with the local fabric store - JoAnn's - but their total width is only 120 inches (five feet) - woefully short wouldn't you say?

[kelvinphoto - arlington, t]

<a href="http://www.backdropoutlet.com">http://www.backdropoutlet.com</a>. Sign up to get coupon. sometime they have buy 1 get 1 free deal.

 

I prefer Paper and Canvas over muslim because they aborb light better.

[melissa_eiselein]

I'm no expert on backdrops, but 120 inches is 10 feet. That's as wide or wider than most of the backdrops at B&H photo. Then you can buy as many feet as there is on the bolt to cover the background and, if desired, the floor.

 

As for color/hue, I'll leave that suggestion up to the experts. I bought something that looked like faded denim when I was at JoAnn's because it was wide and it was cheap! :-)

[jim c]

I agree with Kelvin about backdrop outlet. They have a great selection and decent prices. I like muslin and for a good general color grey is a good choice. It can be lit with gels for a little variety. I also go to eBay and have gotten a few Backdrop Outlet backdrops they had up for bid at half price or less. They also include a packet of dye with all their orders for plain muslin.

[gary evans]

I believe the black fleece I got is 96" in width, though I haven't used it in a month or two, so I'm not totally sure. But I am sure that I got 5 yards of it.

 

So for my one or two person portraits, it's more than enough.

 

It really depends on what you're using it for, doesn't it fei8ht*? It won't do for a 20 person group shot, but for one or two? If you stay tight enough, 5' would work fine...

[drolight]

Yeah, Gary, 5' would be more than sufficient for one or two or even three people. I'll check the backdropoutlet for deals. I did see some auctions of eBay but wasn't sure about the quality. So, paper and canvas over muslin, eh? Ok. I'll check that out too.

[ray_miles]

I am a bit late responding to this post. You can try out http://aurabackdrops.com for your backdrop needs. This is a upcoming brand for your Backdrop needs and its working great. Hope this helps!

 

Thanks,

Ray.