Any advice for lighting headshots against a white backdrop? I’ve got a shoot coming up for an organisation who’d like their staff headshots taken against white backing paper. This is so they can potentially alter the colour of the background in post in the future to match branding. In terms of equipment I have 3 flash heads and was thinking to place two softboxes lighting the backdrop from either side. I…

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year’s Passover observances (AP) – This year, for many Jews, the holiday’s mood will be somber due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere. The post War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year’s Passover observances appeared first on Religion News Service.

Shooting a formal event with white backdrop, any tips, articles or video recommendations? I’ve done a few photography events before but this is my first one with a white backdrop. I have 3 flashes and various umbrella sizes and modifiers. My understanding currently is that i need to expose for the background without flash and then expose for my subject with flash. One flash behind the people pointed at the backdrop, two flashes off …

Client Wants To Use Their Own Backdrop I have an extended family, in home session coming up (11 people). When they originally booked we talk about posed photos in home. It was understood at the time they would use their own home and outdoors as the “backdrop”. Fast forward a few months and they ask me if I had cloth backdrops to bring. I said I do not but if that’s what they really …

What size backdrop for interviews? I would like to create interviews using backdrop like in this image. What size backdrop and what material for backdrop is used in this video that captures half of the body? https://preview.redd.it/giyrskxtn50c1.png?width=1590&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b8d24e780d0b7e797297c27eb248e59d114fdc5 submitted by /u/No_Abbreviations6385

Backdrop stands Anyone have recommendations on backdrop stands? Currently building a photography studio and looking for heavy duty stands. A stand to hold multiple backdrops would be amazing! submitted by /u/WayneOnABeat

Backdrop help I’m struggling to find outfits that work for this background. It’s my husband, toddler son, and myself. We’re not “dressy” people so no suit/tie/dresses but something casual yet nice. Has anyone worked with this background that can recommend outfits or even color scheme? submitted by /u/Chemical_Ad_6845

Best gray backdrop for full body shots? Hi everyone. I am setting up a booth to do cosplay photography and I am looking for a nice gray backdrop that’s big enough to do full body shots. Minimum width must be at least 6ft. Any recommendations would be gladly appreciated. Thanks. submitted by /u/danofsteel124

Doing a pregnancy photoshoot for GF. Do photographer’s edit in the background or should I invest in backdrop? Title explains the bulk but I’m an amateur photographer with a semi decent camera. My girlfrined looks amazing and i want to capture here beauty. I’ve done some beautiful photos outdoors but now would like some variation of backdrop. I’m not sure which backdrops are better but was wondering if it’s common for them to be edited in? I’m quite hand…

Where can I buy a bust length backdrop? Hey all, I’m looking for a backdrop that folds down and pops. I don’t want a full length studio backdrop because I am only shooting portraits. Basically what you see when get your passport photo done. Please point me in the direction of any gear websites you know that carry them! submitted by /u/femme180

How can I remove the ripple effect on the backdrop in these photos? submitted by /u/DominatrixAlice

How do I get this gradient look in the backdrop? I’ve been seeing a lot of studio photoshoots that are having this sort of gradient as their background that i really love. I’m having a photoshoot soon and would love any insight on how this might be done, if there is a certain lighting setup? Or something in editing that allows for this? https://preview.redd.it/hy1uewv2gipb1.jpg?width=1284&for…

What backdrop color is Hugo Comte using ? Is it a plain white ? Or is it grey ? How does he manage to have blue-ish shadows on a plain backdrop ? submitted by /u/amdlulu

Looking for lighting and backdrop recommendations (for an enthusiast/semi-pro trying to get started with their own photography business/studio in the UK) Hi all, I’m a semi – pro photographer looking to potentially start my own studio / business for the first time. I have an A Level in Photography, have previously worked as a newborn/family photographer in hospitals under a very popular and trusted company and have shot a couple of weddings independently. I am currently unemployed after being stu…

Anyone know where I can get a custom colour printed on a backdrop roll in the UK?! submitted by /u/CountryAggravating64

What size backdrop would you recommend for a group of 9? Don’t think everyone will be side by side, but think there will be around 6 side by side and a few people in front submitted by /u/pumper911

feel like i fked up the backdrop hey y’all, i did a photoshoot this evening, i organised the backdrop and everything. the people seemed to like the decor when they saw it in person. but now that i’m editing them, i feel like the fairy lights are just bringing the quality of everything down, it looks cheap and messy, it did not do justice to what i had imagined in my mind. i fee…

Paper vs Vinyl Savage Backdrop – same or not? Who got hands on experience with this? For the same color backdrop from Savage in paper or vinyl should I see any difference in the way it reflects light? I would expect the vinyl to be a bit more reflective, to get a bit of a hotspot, but idk, maybe Savage has worked on this, I understand the vinyl has a texture to it – you tell me, are they th…

Can one use this table to photograph a product with an infinite white backdrop, JUST by smartphone and smartphone camera flash? submitted by /u/_The_Intern_356

With War as a Backdrop, a Russian Fencing Drama Plays Out in the U.S. The departure of Russian fencers who object to their country’s invasion of Ukraine has created a stir at home and left their sporting futures in question.