What do you use for a background/ backdrop in your photos?

[Former_Member]

I was using poster board but that didn't work when using my little model. I am now using a white piece of fabric but I have to enhance the brightness because the white looks blue. Should I spring for an actual back drop and save time on all of the editing?

[StepOriginals]

I use a stone wall, but "time is money" so it would probably make life alot easier to use a backdrop.

[TheDorothyDays]

Hello :)
I use a mixture of different backgrounds.

These earrings are taken on plain white paper and then I sometimes edit with fotofuze
https://www.etsy.com/listing/109037221/grape-earrings-handmade-polymer-clay

For larger objects I iron a white sheet and photograph on that.

I don't like all my items to be on white backgrounds so items like my teacups and other items are sometimes photographed against wood
https://www.etsy.com/listing/105482982/rose-bobby-pin-hair-clip-hair-grip

If you do want to stick to white backgrounds I would try and get as much natural lighting as possible and maybe play around with what whites you are using. Some will look more creamy and others will look more blue so take some test shots until you find something that works for you. You get warmer and cooler whites and it sounds like you need a warmer one.

Good luck :) !

[Former_Member]

I use a big piece of plywood painted white, then edit in fotofuze.com

[Former_Member]

I use a couple different backgrounds and photoshop, I'm trying to get a more cohesive look throughout but my range of products is a bit too eclectic to use just one.

[Former_Member]

I use basically the same background that I created, but I tweak the brightness of it depending on the item I'm placing it on.

[stitchntheattic]

Thank you Jenni for your suggestion of editing in fotofuze.com. I'll work with some of my photo's and see if I can manage to make them look better.

[Former_Member]

I use an antique crate. I love the way it looks, although I am looking for a second background to use and might eventually switch to a solid color background. That isn't white.

[Former_Member]

I use two large pieces of white foam board from michaels or acmoore. I use one on the ground, and one behind my item. I just recently figured out how to set the white balance on my camera to the "in the shade" setting, and now my images no longer have that blue cast.

If your camera doesn't have this kind of setting, I've heard that getting an off-white/cream colored background can help.

Good luck!!

[QuirkyUniverse]

Read up on your camera's settings, you should be able to get rid of the blue cast without doing all the editing. In fact if you do your settings correctly you don't really need to edit at all. Your pictures will look better, the colors will be more true and it will save you a ton of time.

[Former_Member]

I have an old white door that I use as a backdrop and many of my Autumn Jewelry pieces are photographed with a white squash - tis the season:) I work with my camera settings and lighten the exposure when editing on my computer. My photos are not professional, but I have come a long way from my first Jewelry photos!

[heartsabustin]

I use white posterboard, strong natural light, and I open up the aperture on my camera to allow more light into the lens. My photo editor also has white balance corrector on it.

[Former_Member]

i like to use natural elements.
weathered wood & stone are two of my favorites!

[Former_Member]

I've been using white square plates outside where I can get natural sun light

[MKuzPhotography]

If your white looks blue, then you have a white balance issue. Learn how to deal with that here:

http://gpix.wordpress.com/2010/06/29/perfect-colors-every-time/

[Former_Member]

I like to use a natural background outside for most of my pictures. If I am shooting photos indoors I make sure that it is during the day and in front of a window or open door. When I did experiment with a white background, I would place my products on top of a plain, white sheet of paper with another plain white sheet behind it. I would brighten the exposure and clean out the dark shadows just a tad, on my editing program. These photos looked pretty decent as well but took more time to prepare. I did purchased one of those professional, white backdrops with the cloth but they are not worth the money. I would definitely suggest using natural light if you have the time.

[Former_Member]

i use poster board, but for live models i would suggest bulletin board paper taped to a wall.

[ABeadedStory]

I use white dry erase board a like that it has lil shine to it and use plain white poster board for backdrop. My pics seem to vary in brightness probably due to time of day I take them I try to do them at same time. I tried many places in house and outside and found one window that works best now just to figure out best time. lol

[LovgrenandDaughter]

I use white ultrasuede. It is non-reflective while I can still move it to support brushes, etc for texture. Very easy, inexpensive and eases editing.

[lyntrenary]

I use black poser board at times but found out through a photo class that a large piece of gray or tan drawing paper works best. Black or off white also work well. Just place under the object and fold upward on the back of your photo box or wall.
hope I've helped
lyn~ :}

[TheSalvagedEdge]

I use a 59 cent piece of cardstock in a light silver gray. Works for my small stuff and i can shoot silver or any nearly any other color without worrying about it getting washed out. I tried white cardstock but it was too hard to focus the camera and my silver hardly showed up at all.

[Former_Member]

I have sold in auctions for many years. I buy my staging items to put around my subject, and use them over and over. This is what I would do:
Solid colored items for girls (not white), use "material" that is a baby girl pattern as cute as you can get. For boys solid colors, use a baby boy pattern material.
White items for girls look awesome on a draping pink background, light to royal blue for boys, also with the draping look.
Items that have a busy pattern for girls, you can use white lace in a draping effect for the background. Boys you can use plain white material in a draping effect for the background. It looks fantastic too, to use one solid colored material with another solid color material that match your item and overlap them and drape them in the background.
When your baby girl is in it, it would be cute to sprinkle tiny silk roses around that match the hats, then of course take it away before they try and eat them. lol ... you can use tiny stuffed toys that compliment the hat to for staging.