kelcihedrick Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Hey y'all. Didn't know quite where to post this, so I thought this was as good a place as any. I'm working on setting up a studio, and I'm finally ready to buy some simple backgrounds. My question is this: Where are the best places to buy backdrops and frames/stands? I'm searching both in terms of price and quality-- I don't mind paying a little more for higher quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_waller Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Try Lastolite - they produce a wide range of fabric backdrops and accessories. I have one called 'Stormclouds' (at least I think that's what it was called) which is 12'x24' and mottled grey-white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Id suggest B&H Photo in NYC.Simple backgrounds,can be as inexpensive as a roll of seamless paper.These can be attached to a wall with piece of tape,this eliminates buying a cheap set of background stands.If you have a bigger budget,fabric backgrounds and fancy stands,can also be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_macdonald Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Denny Manufacturing......not cheap, but; large selection of canvas and muslins...plus accessories. www.dennymfg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry_david Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 You could always create sets. Usually backgrounds are out of focus *at least according to my photography teacher, you use a large aperature and zoomed in all the way on a telephoto lense so the subject is in focus and the background doesnt distract8. On one forum I was on, someone suggested going to yard sales and picking things up like book cases and old thick books to put on it, and create a set like studio for the background. It doesnt matter if the stuff looks expensive, because it will be out of focus. theres also the idea of flags. State/province, country, organization, etc. Or simply go to the fabric store and get somethjing that is large enough to go over the back. I would expect the professional backgrounds are quite expensive, whereas these ideas would be much cheaper. :0). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_prouty Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 You may not get B&H's catalogs, but a company called Botero makes portable backgrounds. They fold up and store in a pouch like the pop open reflectors. They have these at B&H, and a 8x16 full length background is only $124 or so (price is approximate, but very close)! 38 colors! For that kind of price, they may be worth looking at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_mcpain Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 The only place I would feel safe to order anything is B&H.<br>They usually have good price, so I don't bother to check the price around<br><br> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelcihedrick Posted May 31, 2004 Author Share Posted May 31, 2004 I've gotten B&H catalogues for a little over a year now, but haven't really price checked backdops against other companies, and haven't had the need or the means to buy much other than a few filters from them yet. Glad to hear that their prices on other things are competitive for things other than filters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_scott1 Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 Have you tried old velvet curtains? Some are very large. People chuck them out and the older they are the better they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedayatatime Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I purchased backgrounds on ebay, very reasonable and I was very happy.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedayatatime Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 oops...sorry for the large attachment.. here it is in a small attachment.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_beavers Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I have bought backdrops from many different companies. The best company that I have delt with is www.aurabackdrops.com. The have great customer service and they have a very high quality backdrop. My favorite backdrops from them are Coffee Bean, Ultra thick black, and there hand painted Morning Dew. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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