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Unique Backdrops | Budget Shopping

Listen up, photogs! You don’t have to spend a ton of money on backdrops. In the past, I did a little article for my other website, Pink Ink Studios about something similar. But, I wanted to show you a few things and say, you don’t have to go overboard with studio backdrops.

I don’t do much in the way of full body shooting when it comes to studio work. A) I don’t have that kind of room and B) I prefer shooting on location, outdoors. BUT, I LOVE LOVE LOVE being able to offer something unique and different when I shoot headshots in studio. These are also great ideas for working with kids and babies – especially during the cold, snowy winter months.

Visit your local fabric store! Last night, I went up to my Hancocks and found this beauty 40% off. I grabbed it all. They are only about 45″ wide for upholstery fabrics. BUT, they tend to be more bigger and bolder in patterns. That’s just what I need! And, at that width, it’s easy to do a headshot!

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Before that, I got my black and white damask at Artistic Fabrics up the street and used it in this shot of senior, Ashley. See how easy it is to spend a little bit to get a unique backdrop?

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August 27, 2009 - 3:06 pm Laurel Housden - Great ideas!!! Thanks for sharing!

August 28, 2009 - 6:25 am kristy - Wow HOlly that one is beautiful.

September 2, 2009 - 10:47 am This And That - [...] McCaig always has great info on her blog.  Check out this recent post on unique backdrops, but be sure to hop all around her blog for everything.  She’s always posting fun [...]

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