DIY Photography Backdrop

A short guide on creating a do-it-yourself backdrop for photography purposes.

I am an amateur photographer, even more so green with video and not a "handy" person. This project was simple to work on and can be done by anyone with the inclination.

Feel free to leave feedback in the comments and thank you for watching!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• photography
• diy
• backdrop
• background
• do-it-yourself
• photos

[pixelatorNYC]

Funny how the human mind works. I made the exact same backdrop, before seeing your video. In my opinion this design is flimsy n cheap looking.

When taking pictures, I always want to create a professional atmosphere. Even when shooting in the garage.

My first suggestion, if you keep with this idea, is to spray paint everything black. It will move you away from the PVC look and get you a little closer to a pro-foto look.

Good luck and check my channel for amazing tips!

Alex

[thedrewster77]

@pixelatorNYC You're right, it is pretty flimsy. Had I used the correct thickness of PVC pipe, it would be significantly more sturdy. I actually don't use the white vinyl for much anymore - I did a DIY muslin in green and it is much lighter than the vinyl, making the sturdiness an almost non issue.

If I was ever to shoot clients, I'd not even dream of using this contraption.

[echo1er]

This what I was looking for. I like how you saw to cons of your build. If you do update your backdrop your stand please do another video.

[thedrewster77]

@echo1er Hey. Thanks for the comment. I've actually made some mods and have shot some film, but have not put the video together. If you have any questions, let me know!

[noc444]

@erickav808 Same here!!

[erickav808]

i'm really new to photography & i tried making a back drop. i was so lost with what to do. i just used a bed sheet, and made a sort of clothes line set up in my room & hung the sheet. yes, very very cheap way but i figured that it was ok to start off with since i'm still exploring the art of photography & not in an actual studio. but this really helps. :) idk if i could manage to pull off building something like that.

[Die1101]

With 45-degree Y's you could make a more stable base with some diagonals from the tip of the "feet" to a little up the "legs". Same thing for the corners at the top.

[pixelatorNYC]

@thedrewster77 - hey drew. sounds interesting. what did you use for the muslin / green?

right now I am just thinking about drilling to hooks in my ceiling to hang a roll of seamless backdrop paper and call it a day.

I also was thinking that the white vinyl might be semi-reflective and case hot spots in the image if your using strobes.

[pixelatorNYC]

@WhiteBeltAcademy - That is a great idea. I am working on a mini home studio, and I am going to try that!

[MaggieOlas]

you talk to much get to the point!



[WhiteBeltAcademy]

Have you thought about using metal hooks (coat hangers) to attach the top of the backdrop stand to the ceiling?

[sk8terlad97]

you can buy a mjuzlin for about 70 dollers